Transitional Pieces: From Office to Evening with Locus Solus

We all know those days – when you have after-work plans but no time to go home and change. At Locus Solus Studio, we design pieces that easily shift from professional to social settings with just a few quick changes.

Here are five of our favorite day-to-night pieces and how to transform them:

The Classic White Shirt

• At the office: Tuck it into tailored pants with a slim belt and closed-toe flats
• For evening: Undo the top two buttons, add statement earrings, and switch to bold lipstick

The Midi Skirt

• At the office: Pair with a high-neck blouse and simple cardigan
• For evening: Swap the blouse for a fitted top and add metallic accessories

The Tailored Blazer

• At the office: Wear with matching pants and a simple shell top
• For evening: Drape over shoulders with a silky camisole underneath and dark jeans

The Shift Dress

• At the office: Layer with a light cardigan and wear with flat loafers
• For evening: Remove cardigan, add a belt to cinch the waist, and switch to heeled sandals

The Wide-Leg Pants

• At the office: Top with a tucked-in blouse and structured jacket
• For evening: Change to a fitted top and add bold jewelry

The secret to successful day-to-night dressing is choosing pieces with clean lines and simple shapes in high-quality fabrics. These basics can change their look completely depending on how you style them.

Keep a small “transformation kit” at your desk with items like statement jewelry, a bold lipstick, and perhaps a more evening-appropriate shoe. These small changes can completely refresh your look in just minutes.

What’s your favorite work-to-evening outfit? We’d love to hear your transitioning tricks!