From Day to Night

Peplum Top (Zara - old, similar from J Crew on sale!); Pants (J Crew); Shoes (Sole Society); Link Pave Bracelet (J Crew - Gifted from Joe)

What She Says:

If you are headed out after work and will not have the opportunity to pop home for a quick change, you'll want to keep your outfit simple with touches of elegance.  For our recent anniversary dinner, I chose a black peplum top with a jewel detail at the neckline.  A tailored black pant and my new favorite black pump completes the look.  My link bracelet from Joe adds some sparkle to help it feel a bit more special.  

And...I may have brought along a bright pink pencil skirt (also seen here) to change in to right before dinner.  Okay, I cheated.  A girl has to have options!


What He Says:

Hey, peplum!  I now know what that is!  It basically means "shirt with a ruffle on the bottom."

Being able to go from office-to-dinner with one outfit is a good thing.  When crossing over, I think it's more difficult for Allie to find something office-appropriate than dinner-appropriate.  You'll never hear me questioning Allie's dinner ensemble...but sometimes the workday equivalent can seem a little racy for the office.  Fortunately there is nothing inappropriate here: basic black, relatively demure...and a high collar.  Personally, I'd recommend a jacket to cover those bare arms (I know, I sound like some Amish prude), but Allie has a natural aversion to jackets.  She's awesome at buying them, but not so good at wearing them.  You'd think that Ohio weather would feel cool to a native Oklahoman...and you'd be right!  Allie likes to not wear a jacket, and then let me know how cold it is.  Good times!