How to Dress for Work–and Play

Step inside a room and say nothing, but you’ve already made a statement about who you are with your hair, clothes and shoes. Work is work, but after work is another story–time to relax, unwind, play and, while you’re at it, network. To make it easy to transition from work to play with a little hint of professionalism, we compiled a few good dressing tips—and best of all it requires no change of clothes.

For her: Loosen up your look by having a sack of jewelry handy, along with a bold-colored purse or clutch to liven it up. Ditch the work tote and blazer and change your pumps to open toe shoes, sandals or strappy heels.

1. Emporio Armani Structured Jacket; 2. J.Crew Cotton-Blend Racer-Back Tank; 3. Vintage 66 Sun-Kissed Judy Cocktail Ring; 4. ASOS Statement Spikes Bib Necklace; 5. Michael Kors Hamilton Leather Cross-Body Bag; 6. G by Guess Lattie Heel; 7. Catherine Malandrino Leather and Jersey Mini Skirt; 8. Sergio Rossi Pointed Suede Pumps; 9. Ibiza Flight Tote, Olive Wax

For Him: To transition from work to play, ditch the outer layers of jacket, button-up shirt and tie and keep on a solid color silky soft shirt. Change your shoes and slip into something more casual and comfy like the Sanuk slip-ons below.

1. Prada Strap Detail Blazer; 2. Banana Republic Shirt & Tie; 3. Y-3 Shirt; 4. Men’s Dockers Premium Litchfield Black Shoes; 5. Elie Tahari Men’s Khaki Pants; 6. Men’s Torgoen T27 Square Watch; 7. Sanuk Men’s Standard Upgrade Slip-On