Your day has been completely filled with appointments and events with hardly any time to breathe, let alone run home for a quick break.  And the icing on the cake? You’ve even planned a night out with friends after all the day’s activities. So you need to pack everything you’ll need to transition from day to night. Here are some of our ideas for concocting all the right ingredients to successfully convert a day outfit to a night ensemble.

Photo: Retna

Who knows, maybe you’ve got a T-Swift concert in mind. Either way, better look fabulous!

Photo: Courtesy of Ruche. Tiered dress, Ruche, $45.

Let’s start the day with this sunny dress. It’s soft and breezy, perfect for a warm summer day. As far as makeup goes, keep it as natural as possible because come night, you’ll want to wow them all.

Photo: Courtesy of Urban Outfitters. Ecote Leather Macrame Gladiator Sandal, Urban Outfitters, $20.

Brown sandals are a staple in any summer wardrobe, so grab these babies when you leave the door. They’ll save your feet walking around all day.

Photo: Courtesy of ALDO. Barges in Peach, ALDO, $18.

We love a little bangle and you can’t go wrong with these colors!

Photo: Courtesy of Fred Flare. Cafe Habana Fedora, Fred Flare, $28.

And the hat that ties it all together. Block your head from the unbearable heat and look dapper while doing it. (Or if you’re feeling more daring, put on a floppy hat!)

Photo: Courtesy of Debenhams. White Caneletto Dome Bag, Debenhams, $32.

Here’s the bag that will get you through your day. Shove all your essentials in here and you’ll be good to go.

Daytime look: Complete. You’re exhausted, but must mosey on to the night of fun you promised your friends. Well, slide off everything but the dress and stick on some deodorant because you’re about to venture back out!

Photo: Courtesy of Piperlime. Tinely Road Jerard Wedges, Piperlime, $49.

The first change? The shoes. We wish you could hang out in your sandals all night, but it’s time to pull out all the stops. Just make sure you pair these with some well-kept toes. (And if these don’t fit your fancy, check out some other wedges we picked for you.)
 
Photo: Courtesy of Forever 21. 3/4 Sleeve Lace Blazer, Forever 21, $23.

Ignore the model and those polka-dot shorts and check out that blazer. Lace plus black equals a killer combo for evening wear. An additional perk is how breathable that blazer is!

Photo: Courtesy of Endless. Nine West Women’s Gold-Toned Round White Dial and White Patent Strap Watch, Endless, $37.

A timeless addition to any closet, a classic watch like this can be dressed down or in this case, up.

Photo: Courtesy of Dorothy Perkins. Plaited Mesh Chain Necklace, Dorthy Perkins, $29.

Match the gold on your watch with an understated chain necklace from European company Dorothy Perkins.

Lastly, the makeup look. For daytime, we told you to keep it all natural. Now that it’s dusk, you’ll glam it up. Follow the instructions for Dianna Agron’s flawless face. Yes, it may seem simple, but on such a tight schedule, it will be a quick application!

How did the day go? Was it a successful transition? Any awesome pieces we featured that you plan to add to your wardrobe?