It’s 5:30 pm on a Friday, and the clock is ticking.

You’ve been looking forward to a happy hour with the girls all week. You’re dying to step out in style and dress for the occasion.

Sometimes, that’s the best part! But it’s hard to make the most of the opportunity when you have so little time.

If you’ve ever headed to a party straight from work, you know the feeling.

You want to kick it up a notch, but there’s just one problem: If you try to redo your hair, outfit, and makeup in a rush—well, that’s just a recipe for disaster.

But if you don’t change anything, you’ll face the embarrassment of being in “work attire” in a festive environment.

The truth is, standards of dress for women are dramatically different between work and party settings. Women are expected to look plain and professional at work but glamorous and eye-catching on a night out.

For many, this dilemma is all too familiar. How do you go from fitting the mold to standing out in twenty minutes or less?

Here at Blush and Bar, we’ve had enough of this age-old standard. We made it our business to find a way for women to break the cycle.

After pouring over mountains of research and before/after photos, we came to a life-changing realization.

There’s no need to orchestrate a full wardrobe change to go from business casual to party-ready.

Here’s the secret: keep the outfit, switch the jewelry.

Sound too good to be true? Sit tight and let us explain!

We’ve got all the details laid out for you in this easy step-by-step guide.

Glistening jewelry against bare skin is one of the most beautiful ways to bring out your natural elegance.

Wear some of your favorite bold pieces that accentuate your shoulders, neck, and arms.

If you like a more minimalist look, layered dainty chain pendant necklaces bring a beautiful sparkle to the skin.

You can transform your rope necklace into a collar or princess necklace in a pinch.

If you have smaller hands and would like them to look longer, this bracelet style is a perfect choice!

Just loop it once or twice for a fun-loving chunky style.

Depending on the necklace, you could loop it multiple times and wear it as a bracelet if you want to draw attention to your arms and hips!

If you’re already wearing frills and sequins, there’s not much room for other objects of interest on your figure.

But if there’s not as much to your outfit, you get to decide exactly how to arrange the focal points. 

Plus, if your work clothes lack shape, bold statement pieces bring back to form and dimension to your figure.

Your last prep step is simple. Find a reliable box or pouch for your jewelry for safe transport. It should be both padded and protective so that there’s no chance of delicate pieces getting damaged.

Just pop it in your bag before you work, and be on your way.

If you’ve ever rushed to the restroom after work to change outfits in the nick of time, you’re probably ready to let that old habit die.

Racing against the clock takes all the fun out of getting ready!

Using jewelry to transform your look means less stress, less hassle, and more time to spend with your date or your friends.

Don’t buy the lie that every aspect of your appearance has to change when you’re headed out. With the right jewelry on your side, you can skip out on the second thoughts for good.

You’ll even have time to swipe on your favorite bold lipstick or shimmery gloss for that final, festive touch.

What are some of your best time-saving tricks when you’re transitioning from day to night apparel? We’d love to hear about them in the comments!