7 Office-to-Party Pieces

A pop of color, like bright fuchsia, refashions a conservative tie-neck blouse into a party-ready piece. Also in black/ivory polka dot and ivory.

To buy: $54, piperlime.com.

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Strappy patent pumps have step-out-at-night swankiness but all the polish you want in a work shoe. Also in black/black leather and red/black patent.

To buy: $89, ninewest.com.

This wool-and-nylon sheath is the total package: timeless, figure- flattering, and totally ladylike. Add a pair of dangling earrings, and you’re ready for after-hours fetes. Also in heather charcoal.

To buy: $198, jcrew.com.

Think tweed is too “walk the corgis” dull? A trim cut updates a classic jacket, while flecks of red give it holiday spirit. Wear it over silky tops and pencil skirts for an elegantly festive look.

To buy: $96, jcpenney.com.

Come party season, swap out your usual black trousers for a style with a bit more flare (though no less wearability), like these wool-and-rayon tuxedo pants.

To buy: $295, anneklein.com.

A subtle-yet-sparkly piece of jewelry may be all you need to turn a workaday ensemble into something party-special. This choice, made of ribbon, glass, and lapis, comes from notable jewelry designer Ranjana Khan’s capsule collection exclusively for The Limited.

To buy: $98, thelimited.com.

A fresh, unexpected detail—here, a lace placket—transforms even an everyday basic like a cardigan. Also in camel.

To buy: $60, express.com.

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