Day-to-night outfits are a versatile and necessary addition to any wardrobe. Working in the big city, you may not have the time to make a pit stop at home to change your outfit for drinks with your friends. With some planning, it's simple to make a few adjustments and take your outfit from day to night. Style is how you piece items together to create your aesthetic. 

Below are some foundational looks that can transition between day and night depending on how they are styled;

1. The Black Dress

The black dress is a classic example of items that are appropriate to wear no matter where you are. It can be paired with court heels or stilettos during the day for work and with strappy heels for a night look. Bold jewelry can also be added for a dressy night look. 

2. The Bottoms

Skirts and pants have long been an office staple, coming in a wide range of fits and silhouettes. They can be paired with long-sleeved tops or blouses during the day and with a dressy ruffle top or silk blouse at night. 

3. The Wrap Dress

The Wrap dress is a versatile day-to-night option with a flattering silhouette and demure design that makes it work appropriate and gives a sophisticated daytime look. Opt for a classic pump when wearing a wrap dress for work and strappy heels for a night out. 

4. The Shirtdress 

The shirtdress is another versatile piece that can be worn in various ways. During the day, it can be worn buttoned up and paired with ballet flats or pumps. For a night look, you can undo a few buttons, add a belt, heels, and a bold purse and you're good to go!

5. The Jumpsuit 

A neutral jumpsuit is an all-in-one outfit that can be appropriate in a professional and casual setting. For work, it can be paired with pumps or stilettos. At night, add some bold accessories and stilettos or strappy sandals. 

We hope these few tips will help you seamlessly juggle your day and nightlife.

Color blocking is the combination of different colors to achieve a vibrant and bold finished look. If you find that your wardrobe is somewhat boring, color blocking is a great way to add some spice and energy to your closet and switch up your go-to styles.

Below are some ways you can color block to create an aesthetically pleasing ensemble;

1. Combining colors in the same family

One of the easiest ways to color block is combining colors in the same family on the color spectrum. Colors are located on the spectrum based on an organic transition from one to another. If you have always dressed in neutrals and want to add more color to your looks, this will be a good place to start. Examples are; pink and red, orange and red, blue and green, purple and green. 

2. Combining different tones/shades of the same color 

Another easy way to color block is opting for a monochromatic look by layering different shades of one color. This option can be made even more interesting by mixing up the fabrics and textures as well. Examples are; lime green and emerald green, lilac and purple, blush pink and fuschia pink.

3. Pairing neutral colors with bold shades 

If wearing bright colors isn't exactly your style, try picking a neutral shade and pairing it with a bold one.  Neutral colors include black, white, beige, ivory, brown, and gray. 

Some colors that pair nicely with neutrals are red, pink, green, orange, blue. For example, you can pair an orange top with brown pants or a skirt. This will make the orange color stand out without being too loud or overwhelming.

4. Matching contrasting tones 

This method involves pairing colors on opposite sides of the spectrum to create a bold, daring and fun ensemble. Examples are blue and orange, red and green, pink and green

Additional Tips:

- Try playing within a range of three colors or less

- Pink can easily replace red in all possible combinations usually applied to red

- Pay attention to your skin and hair color when color blocking 

- If you want to brighten up your look but are skeptical about mixing colors, try ready-to-wear color-blocked pieces like a dress that has two or three colors

-Accessories such as wristwatches, handbags, shoes, belts and the likes can also be used to achieve the color block effect so you aren’t restricted to using clothes alone.

So Style Tribe, we hope these few tips will aid you in introducing some color into your wardrobe.

Investment pieces are timeless, versatile staples in your closet that you can buy once, style in so many 

different ways and own for years.

We have curated a list of some investment pieces you should definitely own below;

1. A blazer

A classic blazer will never go out of style owing to the endless styling possibilities. Some options are throwing one over a T-shirt and a pair of jeans for a lunch date, pairing with a button-up shirt and pencil skirt for a business meeting or over a pleated skirt for a more relaxed formal look. Practically, you could own one version of a blazer for years and you won't style it the same way twice.

2. A button-up shirt

A button-up shirt is another classic that can be styled in a number of ways. It can easily transition from relaxed and laidback over a pair of loose-fit jeans to clean and formal over a pair of tailored pants and a suit. the different components can also be styled in various ways; sleeves rolled up, buttons loosened or covered up, shirt tied up and styled as a crop top.... etc. It is indeed a versatile fashion piece.

3. A little black dress

A little black dress is universally flattering, versatile and timeless.  It can be an easy yet classy choice for various types of events from nice dates to cocktail parties or other formal affairs. It can be styled with a jacket over it paired with sneakers for a relaxed afternoon look or throw on a nice pair of heels for a simple evening look.

4. A midi dress

Whether you choose to dress it up with heels or dressed down with a pair of sneakers or slides, a midi dress is a staple that will easily take you from your office day to your evening engagaments with ease. Midi dresses cut across different styles and silhouettes like bodycons, wrap dresses, fit-and-flare, A-line, shirt dresses etc so whatever your style is, there's a midi dress for you!

5. A printed blouse

Every wardrobe needs a statement blouse with bold prints to achieve an edgy, striking ensemble. A pure silk printed blouse will last for years and can be paired with a variety of clothing items so different looks can be created with one blouse.

6. A 2-piece set

Purchasing a 2-piece set is a great investment for your wardrobe as each piece can be styled individually with other items in addition to styling as a pair. The blouse can be paired with other pants, skirts or shorts. The pants/shorts/skirt can also be paired with different styles of blouses. 

We hope these few tips have helped you create a more functional wardrobe with limitless styling options.