Evening wear in the day time…

Hi all! It’s been ages since I’ve posted, this year hasn’t had a lot of fashion action for me. Until now! I recently decided I was a little bored of my look. I am currently experimenting with incorporating evening pieces into daytime outfits. For example, yesterday I wore a purple sequined skirt (shortish), with a floral shirt tucked, black tights, and black boots.
Other days I have worn VERY intense lip colour with basic daytime outfits.
I’ve also experimented with leather pants.
I received mostly very positive feedback, however two rather negative pieces of feedback (“what IS that skirt?? But WHY are you wearing it??”)
Has anyone else tried this strategy? Did it work well for you? Any ideas or suggestions? I don’t want to look too costumey….. but it is fun to bring a touch of glamour into the day… any comments appreciated :).

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by jussie

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6 months ago

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You must have looked stunning. Where I live currently absolutely anything goes and no-one bats an eyelid. Where I used to live in Johannesburg some people probably would wonder why I was wearing sequins in the day time. I guess it is geography I much prefer the non-judgmental neighbourhood. That is when it comes to clothing. Natural coloured hair does not fly here, ha-ha. Be bold and wear what makes you happy, says she with a head of naturally silver hair.

Roberta

The colors are so very good. And I think the length of the skirt is perfectly acceptable for a "casual" day!

I don't wear sequins any more (I find them so scratchy), but faux leather and fur are regulars in my winter wardrobe when I run errands. And lots of velvet, of course.

Sisi

Nice to see you Jussie! Why not? I agree about the touch of glamour in everyday life. And this way you enjoy your evening pieces more often. When I was younger I had some elegant dresses and beautiful high-heel shoes and I often wore them just to go to work. It made me feel well.

Helena

Like Sisi says - why not? This is the sort of style-mixing that makes for a very modern, creative and fun outfit!

RobinF

Looks like fun to me! Love purple. I think it's a great way to get out of a rut and get more use out of those occasional pieces.

Suz

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That looks like a really fun outfit to me! Did you wear it off-duty or at work? I would think some of the kids might love it! Little ones are often magpies.

I love the juxtaposition of the boots with the skirt and the shirt with feminine floral pattern.

I think it's a great way to get wear from your clothes. And I think the negative commenters are quite rude!

April

I believe it was our Bella who used to say, "Life is short. Dress up."

Anonymous

I think it's fun! The answer to why are you wearing it is because you feel like it and you're dressing for You not Them

Brooklyn

Yes, I did this all through winter. I wore my rhinestone mesh top during the day and also various metallic tops, jeans and skirts. Also velvet. Why not? I think the best strategy is to casualise the outfit in some way. Your stompy boots look like just the thing. Leather jacket, backpack, slouchy jumper, distressed jeans, cargo pants are also good juxtaposition possibilities. It’s a very modern way of dressing, IMO.

by Brooklyn

Joy

It is fun to wear evening wear during the day. I have used velvet and sequins with a denim trucker jacket, opaque dark tights, and knits to make the look less formal. The best praise comes from children who love sparkle. I wore a long pinkish velvet skirt with a faux velvet tee and undressed jacket to teach a Saturday AM religion class to great reviews from the class. It was a cold snowy day, so I wore tall boots for more warmth. A mask and minimal makeup completed the ensemble. I have also worn sparkle with bulky sweaters and boots with a leather jacket or coat, mask and minimal makeup ( tinted moisturizer/ sun screen). Play down accessories and jackets. I hope this helps. Quilted vests can also help.

Jaime

Looks like a fun outfit! I don't wear sequins but have worn very bright or otherwise attention grabbing pieces - some compliments, some not, mostly nobody pays that much attention. You can't please everyone - might as well please yourself.

Sal

What Jaime said above...

You can't please everyone - might as well please yourself.

I like the outfit and I like people experimenting too. There is no reason not to try things.

I used to do more of this than I currently do (our weather honestly is putting me off ) - I should be braver again!!

Runcarla

Brava! Below are my dressier items that one wouldn’t expect to see before 6 pm, but which I’ve worn during daylight hours!

The silky skirt gets ‘casualized’ with co-ordinating sneakers. I wear the silver foil shirt with jeans, sneakers, and a blazer. The green pleather pants get worn with a flannel shirt. The lace tank top has been paired with jeans and with black shorts!

I think of it as a fun style challenge, and agree with Brooklyn that it’s a modern way of dressing.

by Runcarla

RC, I forgot sneakers! They are the easiest way to casualise an outfit.

Janet

How fun, and it’s nice to see you again! I don’t really do sequins much, but I do have a sequin bomber that somehow I never got around to wearing last winter. I’ll have to break it out for day wear when the weather is cool enough!

Bijou

Well I would have loved to see you wearing that outfit, it would be gorgeous on you. People now expect me to be a bit over-the-top in what I wear, so my silver sequin skirt and star boots are a favourite combination for me.

by Bijou

Angie

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Go Team Daytime Sparkle

Jonesy

I love the idea and, yes, I'm sure some people will be taken aback and express that to you :). But if you keep doing it, they will adjust! Isn't having fun and being creative and expressive what it's all about?

jussie

This is exactly why you are my people! I knew you’d understand :). You appreciate the power of a fab outfit, no matter the occasion or lack of occasion! :). If the racks at Zara are any indication bling and sparkle are very in…. Also Carla Rockmore and Trinny seem to wear it rather heavily at daytime. Not that one needs to justify it like that.
Thank you all, and I loved seeing the examples of peoples evening/day wear items. Some beautiful pieces there.

lyn67

It surelly all depends, where and how! The why???? -that is nobody's business- so I say be brave and DYOT! These pieces go well together, love the purple sequins with the floral shirt and a leather is a staple for the colds. It just has to be dark enough (meaning rather cloudy, moody) I think to get the mood for these kind of outfits or something else I cannot put my finger on to express myself the rightest. Maybe the negative feedback came from someone just returning from a resort vacation, or so... I don't know.
I too have the magpie:-) but cannot wear a sequin skirt to the office daytime at beginning of October- but I also know you in the USA are always some weeks ahead with your seasons than here in the EU.

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