4 Ways to Go From the Office to the Office Party

Updated on Nov 28, 2015 at 6:00 AM

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If you've ever attended an office holiday party, you know how stressful it can be to get ready for it. The ladies' room is typically crowded with people changing out of their 9-to-5 attire and into something fresh. Rather than spending all of that time in line waiting for a stall to open up so you can put something else on, we've rounded up four simple ways you can update right at your desk.

Make a printed dress ultracool

You'd ordinarily wear your printed button-down to work over opaque tights and with flats. Come party time, rip off those tights and slip on a pair of black ankle booties. Cover up with a hip moto jacket for a dose of edge.

Elevate your everyday jeans

Are you a jeans-and-t-shirt kind of employee? Not a problem. You can elevate simple blue jeans for any postwork fete. A cable-knit turtleneck and festive pumps add magic to your outfit. Keep hair messy and add a bright lipstick to complete the outfit.

Glam up a striped midi skirt

A striped midi skirt and blouse might be your usual ensemble for the office. Come evening, try an off-the-shoulder mohair sweater and matching pumps.

Belt your jumpsuit

Perhaps you favor jumpsuits in the office and typically wear them with ballet flats and blazers. For the bash, though, try ankle booties and a thin belt, and add a flat-brim hat and oversize earrings for an extra punch.

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