Jamie Chung Shows How to Effortlessly Pull Off a Day-to-Night Outfit Transformation

We already crowned Jamie Chung a prints-wearing pro and a street style star, but now she’s officially our go-to source for remixing an outfit. The star went from the red carpet (Avengers: Age of Ultron screening) to a casual dinner date Wednesday with just a few subtle styling tricks. Below, we note the important takeaways.

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1. A tweed, textured jacket is a wardrobe staple. So maybe Coco Chanel’s initial goal wasn’t to make tweed suit jackets look so good with ripped jeans, but today, it’s the perfect piece to dress up a look for the office (like Chung’s premiere look). And then after work, it’s a great way to give your leather moto a break.

2. Stick to the basics. A V-neck top teamed with a flowy midi skirt is great for work or play, so it’s probably an outfit worth investing in. The ripped skinnies are probably already in your closet.

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3. Colorful accessories are necessary. This is an essential style lesson. Bold extras can totally transform a neutral outfit. Chung’s ankle-tie heels and matching clutch can be dressed up or dressed down (as she demonstrates). If you’re still a bit hesitant about bright accessories, try swapping the star’s festive heel for a leather boot and the clutch for a sleek cross-body bag.

Are you going to channel Chung’s look? What’s your best office-to-happy-hour style trick? Share your thoughts below.

–Colleen Kratofil

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