Nightlife + Dining
Amanda Coscarelli
From Desk to Drinks: The Night-Out Necessities You Need for Post-Work Cocktails
- By: Ani Gutierrez
When the calendar says “workday,” but your group chat says “cocktails,” these desk-to-drinks staples have you covered.
Meet the ultimate AM-to-PM power move: the post-work go bag. When you’re closing deals at 3 p.m., then clinking martinis at 8, these necessities are your effortless cheat code for staying fresh, stylish, and totally put-together. Head straight from deadlines to drinks with these 7 items.
Lovers and Friends Mischa Blazer Dress
The blazer dress is the ultimate desk-to-drinks weapon. Lovers and Friends’ Mischa Blazer Dress is structured enough for a board meeting, yet inherently evening-ready. The sharp tailoring offers professional polish during work hours, and once you swap the flats for heels and add a bold lip, it instantly reads like a chic night-out look.
Lovers and Friends Mischa Blazer Dress in Black
$288
Christian Louboutin Cabata Large Leather Tote Bag
The backbone of your desk-to-drinks strategy? A bag that means business, but can handle a little pleasure as well. Christian Louboutin’s Cabata Large Leather Tote Bag has the space to stash all your essentials: from your laptop and planner, to your going-out heels and makeup bag. With a chic silhouette that seamlessly blends professionalism with glamour, it’s the kind of luxury basic you can reach for any day of the week.
Christian Louboutin Cabata Large Leather Tote Bag
$1,590
FEMME LA Mariel 2 Way Boot
A fashion-forward heeled boot instantly elevates workwear and pairs flawlessly with a blazer dress. The FEMME LA Mariel 2 Way Boot features a sleek profile and the versatility to wear with just about any outfit. The knee-high length and silhouetted texture gives you polished structure for the office, and nighttime flair for cocktails.
FEMME LA Mariel 2 Way Boot in Black
$239
CHANEL COCO MADEMOISELLE Eau de Parfum Twist and Spray
A signature scent is non-negotiable, and the CHANEL COCO MADEMOISELLE Eau de Parfum Twist and Spray is an elegant, handbag-ready solution. A little twist-and-spray travel bottle such as this is perfect for a subtle scent refresh before you walk into a dimly lit bar. One effortless spritz and you’re instantly polished, poised, and ready for anything.
CHANEL COCO MADEMOISELLE Eau de Parfum Twist and Spray
$155
Fenty Beauty Mini Invisimatte Instant Setting + Blotting Powder
If that midday shine hits you like a plot twist, this one’s your life saver. Fenty’s Mini Invisimatte Blotting Powder diminishes oil without caking on coverage. A product like this one is an essential, and takes minimal effort to touch up your face right before hitting the town. Press and swipe, then your skin is flawless, even under the glow of a rooftop chandelier or camera flash.
Fenty Beauty Mini Invisimatte Instant Setting + Blotting Powder
$20
MERIT The Archival Lip Essentials Gift Set
A bold, confident lip is the quickest way to signal you mean business and fun. MERIT’s The Archival Lip Essentials Gift Set pairs a creamy lip liner and lipstick with a flattering shade of gloss in a compact kit that’s built for pockets and tote compartments. A few swipes, and you’ve upgraded your whole look without a bag full of makeup and hours in the mirror.
MERIT The Archival Lip Essentials Gift Set
$52
OUAI Mini Super Dry Invisible Dry Shampoo
In desperate need of an instant hair revival? Dry shampoo is your hair’s OG post-work glow up, and the OUAI Mini Super Dry Invisible Dry Shampoo is a tote bag staple. It adds instant volume, soaks up oil, and leaves hair looking (and smelling) fresh. A couple of sprays and a quick tousle, and your flowing locks are bar-ready.
OUAI Mini Super Dry Invisible Dry Shampoo
$16
Pack the bag, hit your deadlines, and let the night unfold. It’s less about owning every exact item, and more about having the right necessities that make it easy to go from spreadsheets to spotlights.
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