Is day-to-night dressing still a thing? The concept of dressing appropriately for work, and then with minimal or no changes, wearing the same outfit out to a restaurant/bar/gallery, etc?

One of the best articles I've read recently is called something like, "I thought day-to-night dressing was going to be a much bigger deal than it is." A humor article, pointing out that not many of us really do this. Most of us go to the office then go home for the evening, or go home and change, then go to a party. Or, if we really are going straight to a bar, it is not a big deal to be wearing our work clothes, like in Cheers. Day-to-night dressing seems to be a concept invented by the same people who write every romantic comedy lead as the editor-in-chief of a fashion magazine. She needs these clothes, clearly! She has places to be!

I am watching a YouTube video, and one of the girls described sort of an on-the-go lifestyle. I thought this outfit, a breezy maxi dress with a black moto, was a fabulous idea for day-to-night, as most workplaces and venues are loosening up their standards. It is hip, yet polished.

(Her name is Shanna Battle, btw.)

What do you think of the day-to-night concept? Is it still relevant? Do you have go to outfits for this? Any ideas for fun new items to refresh this concept?

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