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Q Could you suggest some good work-to-play outfits, say going from a conservative law firm to happy hour in Ballston? Stephanie, McLean
A Reveal instead of conceal, play up instead of down. Three items that'll be key in your day-wear to wow-wear switch: your suit jacket, your shoes and your earrings. Your jacket because you'll be taking it off -- to hit happy hour in anything from a fitted Oxford to a flirty ruffled blouse to a camisole, depending on how flashy your post-work style. (If your office is really conservative, but you're not, hide that cami under a standard buttoned shirt during the day). Your shoes because you'll switch them -- from a sensible pump to something slinkier, with a higher heel. Your skirt or pants will help dictate how va-va-voom you go: you don't want to match a majorly lacy top with a clunky A-line skirt, for example. Next, the earrings: 5 o'clock is the time to pull out the eye-catching dangly chandeliers. Touch up your make-up and you're good to go. Sara Switzer
