From Work to Evening: Transitioning Your Suit Look After 5 pm
With the festive season in full swing, those after-drink festivities are no doubt more common. Whether you’re heading for a quick drink or straight to the Christmas party, your suit doesn’t have to stay in business mode. With a few niffy styling tricks, you can quickly switch up your look for an evening out while still maintaining a polished look. Here’s how to take your workwear into the night, Marc Darcy style.
Why It Works
At Marc Darcy, our suits are designed for versatility — whether you’re in a boardroom, at a wedding, or heading to an evening event. Because a well-tailored suit is the foundation, small changes can completely shift the mood from formal business to relaxed evening confidence.
Simple Changes, Big Impact
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Swap the tie or ditch it entirely. If you’re leaving work and heading out, remove your tie to instantly give a more laid-back vibe. Prefer to keep something? Go for a pocket square instead of a formal tie — it’s subtle but stylish.
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Switch up your shirt or open the collar. A crisp white or pale-blue dress shirt works perfectly during the day. For the evening, try leaving the top button or two undone (if the setting allows) — or swap to a more casual button-down.
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Re-think your footwear. Polished leather shoes like Oxfords or brogues are ideal for the office. For the evening, you might swap to loafers or smart suede shoes for a more relaxed feel — still sharp, but less formal.
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Add personality with accessories. A subtly patterned pocket square, a distinctive watch, or even a scarf can elevate your suit for an evening environment. You’re expressing more personality — without undermining sophistication.
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Consider swapping the jacket and trousers. If your suit allows, try mixing and matching — e.g., a darker jacket with lighter trousers (or vice versa) — to soften the formality and give a more relaxed, smart-casual vibe.
Example Looks
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Classic Evening Smart: A navy or charcoal blazer over your regular trousers, crisp white shirt unbuttoned at the top, a patterned pocket square — polished but effortless.
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Relaxed After-Work Casual: Remove the tie, replace the formal shirt with a smart button-down (or leave the shirt collar slightly open), swap Oxfords for loafers, and maybe ditch the jacket if the evening’s more laid-back.
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Subtle Statement: Go for a suit in a statement colour or pattern (e.g., tweed, subtle checks or a lighter shade), pair with a plain shirt, and add a bold pocket square or accessory. It shows personality while respecting the suit’s structure.
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Why Marc Darcy Suits Are Perfect for Day-to-Night
Marc Darcy’s collection of men’s suits — whether slim-fit or regular, two-piece or three-piece — is designed with both structure and style in mind. Their range of colours, fabric textures and tailoring give you the flexibility to adapt your outfit for many occasions.
Because of this versatility, a single Marc Darcy suit can serve you all day: from office demands to evening events — with only minor styling changes needed.
