Stella’s
To be perfectly candid, most of my daytime outfits can easily pass for a night out, especially when that night out isn’t a gala, but rather dinner/casual drinks/a gallery opening/you name it.
But let’s say you’ve been at work all day and know you won’t have time to go home and change before an evening engagement. What pieces do you keep in the car for a quick change?
LOOK #1
The Day
Over the years, I’ve collected some rather weird pieces, a cage track jacket, for example. One of them is a latex polo shirt I got from Cyberdog a million years ago. Not necessarily an easy piece to actually wear (as I naively thought), since the skin can’t breathe and you get really, really hot. That’s the only thing keeping me from buying those latex socks I’ve wanted for years.
I’d suggest wearing it when the temperatures really drop, as an alternative to a cozy knit. Hot tip: never wear it against bare skin, always add a layer underneath if your goal is to layer and not attend an Eyes Wide Shut–type party.
The Night
To take this outfit from day to night, the recipe is quite simple: keep the trousers, belt, and coat, and change the top and shoes. I went for something waaaay more breathable here — a cool wool (aka the best material in the world) top that’s technically a summer piece. But because wool is cool (as in hip and functional), you can wear it all year long, with a base layer and/or a warm coat. I also added a wool faux-fur–trimmed cape to bring in the drama needed for a proper night out.
LOOK #2
The Day
A surprisingly easy daytime option. The Deadfall dress (as I’ve said before, one of my top 3 favourite dresses of all time) is a no-brainer for a night out, yes. But because it’s warm (hello, organic wool!), long but not too long, has pockets, and a high neck, you can easily wear it in the morning with loafers or flat boots.
For the Athenian climate, you can simply throw a cape over it and call it a day. If you live in a country with a proper winter, add the Mandukhai coat and you‘re covered.
The Night
The transition is easy again. You keep the dress, and depending on the temperature, you might also keep the cape over your coat. Then you swap the loafers for boots and add a bunch of vintage brooches. Adding brooches is a great hack: they take up no space in your bag and instantly add so much flair to an outfit.
(As you may or may not have noticed, my collection of vintage brooches is getting bigger and bigger and soon-ish, I’ll be able to reach my goal: filling an entire blazer with them.)
Valisia’s
The truth is, I rarely stay home. From the moment I wake up, I’m already out in the world: fashion, teaching, music, repeat. This is not a special occasion lifestyle; this is most days. Which means I don’t always have the luxury of going back home to reset, reapply, rebirth. Sometimes I manage it because, yes, I want a shower and a moment alone with my thoughts and my soap. But often? Not happening.
So what do you do when the day refuses to end politely and the night is already tapping its cigarette on the table? A bag that holds contingency plans. Extras. Small transformations. The kind of things that quietly say: I didn’t go home, but I still showed up correctly.
Let’s skip the theory and talk outfits.
LOOK #1
The Day
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I’m in love with velour. Yes, it’s a luxurious fabric. Yes, it whispers aristocracy. And no, that doesn’t mean it has to wait for nighttime like it needs permission. If you do it right, velour works perfectly from day to night without looking confused or overdressed.
The trick is to tone it down without killing the drama. Enter: black boy jeans and an oversized jacket. Their coolness—their I didn’t try but I did attitude—makes them the ideal partners in crime. They neutralise the velour just enough, letting it exist without screaming. For extra nonchalance, add cowboy boots. A big personal plus for me: boots. I’m tall, and unless we’re making trousers ourselves (which we are not, daily), most of them are short. Boots solve problems. I like clothes and accessories that do that.
The Night
Now, when night falls and you want the outfit to flirt a little more, don’t overthink it. Keep the jacket. Keep the velour blouse. Just swap the jeans for a super short pair of shorts and add heels. Square silhouette on top, legs doing all the talking underneath. Day was composed. Night is fun. Same outfit, different intentions.
LOOK #2
The Day
The white suit. Or, to be precise, the cream suit, because stark white before noon feels like a lifestyle choice I haven’t committed to. This is not my casual morning uniform. This is important meeting territory. The kind where you need to look expensive, alert, and mildly unapproachable.
I go for the Schönbrunn body-conscious, slim-fit jacket paired with the pleated, extra-long Πάνορμος trousers (thank God for once the proportions are on my side). Underneath, a simple black body. Nothing decorative, nothing clever. Just a clean line that lets the suit do the talking. The chic here is obvious: the colour reads quiet power, the cut is precise, the wool fabric holds everything together like it has manners.
Then comes the emotional element. A vintage lace scarf from my mother, in exactly the same tones as the suit. Not contrast but continuity. It softens the severity just enough, adds history, and quietly signals that this outfit didn’t start this morning. It has a past. Which automatically makes it more interesting.
The Night
Now, to turn this into something sharper, more nocturnal, more I know exactly what I’m doing: remove the body. That’s it. Skin instead of structure. Suddenly the jacket becomes the main character. And what a jacket. Look at it closely: the sculpted waist, the strong shoulders, the way it frames the torso without trying too hard. It doesn’t need layers underneath; it needs confidence. That small, controlled glimpse of skin is ridiculously sexy. Not loud, not desperate, just precise. Business by day, danger by night.
Alexandra’s
For this task I played with two opposing ideas. In the first look, I pushed a very daytime outfit into night territory. In the second, I grounded a full night-out look so it actually works during the day. Both looks are achieved with just a few accessories and one or two considered additions. Take it as you like.
LOOK #1
The Day
I genuinely believe the simple white shirt is the most versatile piece in a wardrobe. It can completely transform a look just by changing how you wear it: tucked into tailored trousers for something polished, worn loose for a relaxed feel, layered over a top instead of a jacket, buttoned and tied into a strapless top in summer… the list goes on. It adapts to mood, season, and attitude.
Lately, I’ve been really into layering a buttoned down cotton shirt over a slim-fit merino wool turtleneck (a little bit of Cate Blanchett’s styling in Tár or the recent Father, Mother, Sister, Brother). It’s also incredibly practical in winter as the merino keeps you warm, and you still get to wear your favourite lightweight shirts. With this in mind, I styled the 2WO+1NE=2 pinstripe suit of Farquharson trousers and the Gillies coat for daytime.
A monochrome pop-colour base (like the red top I’m wearing) instantly elevates a daytime look and gives you room to play with ton-sur-ton accessories, like a cashmere wool scarf, socks, even a hat, without overthinking it. Grey and poppy red just work beautifully together. I went with a classic white shirt, but a light blue would fit this palette just as well.
The Night
Yes, pinstripe tailoring can be versatile! From office to drinks, all it needs is a top with less fabric and a bit more complexity. Swap in something cropped, show a hint of skin, and the look instantly feels evening-ready. Black always works. Finish it with pointed black leather ankle boots on a low heel, which are chic and comfortable enough to walk in all day.
LOOK #2
The Night
I love strategic sheerness for a night out, meaning silk, lace, mesh inserts. That peek-a-boo effect where skin shows through fabric without being fully exposed feels like the chicest kind of sexy to me. It’s about conceal and reveal, and when layering is involved, black always works best.
For this look, I leaned into a slightly ’20s mood, pairing two favourite 2WO+1NE=2 silk pieces: the “Intruder” skirt and the “Futile City” top. Lingerie plays a key role here since it’s meant to be seen, which makes it fun. I went for a black micro scoop bralette, high-rise briefs, and lace stockings to keep the mood romantic (kind of).
Finished with patent leather Mary Janes, black leather gloves, and the maroon velvet 2WO+1NE=2 “Altani” coat, which might honestly be one of my favourite coats ever.
And yes, this definitely looks like a night-only outfit, but it’s actually really easy to make it work during the day.
The Day
I just layered a chunky boiled-wool funnel-neck jumper over it and swapped the lace stockings for opaque ones so there’s no skin showing. I chose maroon to match a pair of patent leather boots, comfortable enough for the whole day, still stylish, and subtly toned-connected to the night version of the look.
Bisous bisous!
Stella + Valisia + Alexandra