Pre-quarantine, everyone has had those days when they committed to going to an after-work networking event that involves having a few cocktails and light bites, but the event is from 6pm-8pm. In your mind you are already thinking, it is going to take me 30 minutes to get home and another 30-45 minutes to get ready. Either you have to bring an extra set of clothes to change into at work or take a risk changing in your car. All of that is nerve-wracking and uncomfortable, so the easiest thing is to arrive to work ready for the after 5pm events.
Okay so the next thing you might be wondering how can I dress appropriately for work and an after 5pm event? Believe it or not most office attire is appropriate for after 5pm events too. Office attire is not about wearing a button-down shirt and slacks on a daily basis. 9 to 5 looks can be chic and sophisticated making it super easy to move from the office to happy hour. However, if you do need to bring your heels and leave them in your car until after work, that is totally fine because you don’t want to walk around the office for 8 hours and then stand for another 2 hours after work.
Ultimately, being 9 to 5 chic easily transforms you into an after 5pm look with no problem. Just switch out those flats for heels and the clear lip gloss for the matte red lipstick.
