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"\n\tAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\n\t\n\n\n\nDo you have a question for Cosmopolitan.com's Style Editor, Charles Manning? Submit it here or tweet him @charlesemanning. Happy dressing!Q: I have an interview in the afternoon, then a date that night and no time to go home and change in between. What should I wear? A: First and foremost, dress for the interview. Whoever your date is will probably still be in his or her work clothes too, so it shouldn\u0092t be awkward, and even if he or she has had time to go home and change, a good date should still understand and appreciate your situation.That said, when it comes to pulling together an outfit that can take you from the office to the bar, the trick is all in the layering.1. Crewneck Cardigan + Pencil SkirtLayer a lacy or printed bra or camisole underneath your cardigan and tuck it into a pencil skirt. Button the cardigan all the way up for the interview and then unbutton it to show off the upper edge of the under-layer when you head out on your date. Throw some extra jewelry into your bag as well \u0097 a fun pair of earrings or some stackable bracelets can go a long way to dressing up an otherwise conservative interview outfit. Clockwise from the top left: Black-and-White Striped Cardigan, ANN TAYLOR, $110; White Wrap Pencil Skirt, 1.STATE, $88; Black Printed Heels, RIVER ISLAND, $70; Pastel Gemstone Earrings, BAUBLEBAR, $32; Green Floral Bandeau Bra, AERIE, $252. Crop Top + Collared ShirtMidriff-baring crop tops can be totally office- and interview-appropriate when you layer them under a fitted, collared shirt. Just make sure the crop top isn\u0092t skin-tight so the shirt underneath doesn\u0092t get bunchy. Button the collared shirt up all the way and leave it untucked for the interview, and then take it off completely for the date.Bonus points for matching your crop top to your skirt or pants \u0097 it\u0092s a more fashion-forward look than a mismatched crop top and bottom, and it makes the two pieces look more like a suit.\n\tAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below\n\t\n\nClockwise from the top left: Gray Sleeveless Cropped Sweater, KATE SPADE SATURDAY, $80; Gray Sweater Skirt, KATE SPADE SATURDAY, $120; Orange Button Down Shirt, JOE FRESH, $49; Blue Crossbody Bag, ASOS, $76; Eye and Tassel Earrings, BOOHOO, $15; Black Cage Pump, SHOE CULT, $623. Sexy Dress + SweaterA backless dress or one with a plunging neckline can still be work appropriate if you cover up the top with a sweater. Make sure the dress is long enough and has a fitted top in a smooth fabric so you don\u0092t end up with a bunch of odd lumps under your sweater.  Add a narrow waist belt for a little extra polish during your interview, then just take the sweater off when you\u0092re ready for your date. Top row from left to right: Blue Floral Silk Dress, DOLCE VITA, $220; Black Short Sleeve Sweater, T BY ALEXANDER WANG, $156; Second row: Black Snake Pumps, MICHAEL ANTONIO, $50; Nude Belt, ASOS, $10; Last row: Black-and-White Crosshatch Clutch, LOEFFLER RANDALL, $395 \n\nFollow Charles on Twitter.     Photo Credit: New Line Cinema    RELATED LINKS:6 Super Simple Ways to Master Color MixingHow To Score a Great LBD for Under $50 Are Nude Pantyhose a Thing Again? Can You Really Wear Black and Navy Together?"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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