Save & Savour in Style: Effortless Day-to-Evening Looks & Where to Dine

• Posted on 11 March 2025
• By Bianca Sophia Vitug
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Feeling overwhelmed on where to go after a long day of work? Don’t know what to wear during the day and after work? The bustling city of Toronto, Ontario, is home to many different amazing restaurants, which could be overwhelming and expensive. Look no further; I am here to help you SSS, Save & Savour in Style.

Where and What to Wear?

Restaurant #1 Earls: Kitchen + Bar

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A popular chain known for its diverse menu, Earls offers everything from burgers and steak to seafood. This restaurant is perfect for a wind down after work with friends. The best part is they have a happy hour menu every day from 2 PM to 5 PM and 9 PM to Close (Earls, n.d.).

Visit https://www.earls.ca for more information.

OUTFIT #1: Complimentary

Do you feel like an outfit that has complementary colours? This outfit is for you! This fabulous Japanese Crepe set, brown kitten heels from Steve Madden, and gold jewellery is the perfect business outfit with style and gives #GirlBoss energy. This girl boss also likes to have casual dinners with her gals and pals at Earls during happy hour after a long day. Switch the blazer out for a brown leather bomber that matches your heels and compliments that dark navy, and you’re good to go.

Outfit links: Wilfred Posh Tube Top, Aritzia The Limitless Pant, Wilfred Generation Blazer, Babaton Commute Tote, Lisa Gozlan E042 ‘Bold Huggie’, Lisa Gozlan The Evil Eye Mixer, Lisa Gozlan The Eternal Daisy Bracelet Sapphire,  Steve Madden Legaci Brown Patent, Wilfred Josephine Bomber

Restaurant #2 Nomé Izakaya

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Who doesn’t love a good buck-a-shuck after a long day of work? On Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Nomé Izakaya, they offer one-dollar oysters of their East Coast Malpeque Oysters from P.E.I., which will make you want to come back not only because of the taste but also because of the price. They have some awesome shareables and drinks that are worth a try. They have three locations: North York, Don Mills, and Downtown Toronto (Nomé Izakaya, n.d.).

Visit https://nomeizakaya.com for more information.

OUTFIT #2: Black & White

You can’t go wrong with a classic black and white outfit. This outfit is relaxed yet professional for work and after hours. A cozy striped cardigan layered on top of a square neck tank and paired with a belted pant from the Boutique at Seneca. It is completed with simple ballet flats from Steve Madden, an off-white quilted shoulder bag, and topped off with beautiful hoops and a necklace. Switch out the cardigan (or keep it) for a leather bomber to give that cool vibe.

Outfit links: Black Tape Stripe Cardigan, Black Tape Square Neck Tank Top, Black Tape Belted High-Rise Pants, Mejuri Dôme Huggies, Mejuri Rolo Chain Charm Necklace, Steve Madden Cherish Black Patent, Babaton Curator Bigger Bag, Babaton Synergy Bomber  

Restaurant #3 Cactus Club

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Cactus Club is like Earls in terms of dishes they serve and gives the same casual but fun vibe that’s perfect for a night out after work. They also have a happy hour menu daily from 2 PM to 5 PM and 9 PM to Close (Cactus Club, n.d.). You can even try Drake’s favourite, the Bellini, for only $8.50 during happy hour.

Visit https://www.cactusclubcafe.com for more information.

OUTFIT #3: Cherry on the Bottom

This outfit is more laidback, more spring, but still cozy (We do live in Canada!). This beautiful pointelle cardigan that is layered on a ribbed tank from the Boutique at Seneca, paired with the deep blue pleated jeans is a perfect business casual outfit for someone who wants to stand out. Styled up with a beautiful vegan belt and red handbag. Along with some simple huggies and red ballet flats by Steve Madden. To top this off, a classic khaki trench coat is perfect for the upcoming spring weather. This outfit doesn’t even need a wardrobe change because she can’t waste time and miss happy hour!

Outfit links: Black Tape Pointelle Cardigan, Dex Ribbed Tank Top , Babaton Formula Jean, Aritzia Legendary Solid Brass Leather Wide Belt, Lisa Gozlan E042 ‘Bold Huggie’, Sunday Best Goldie Bag, Babaton New Finch Mid Trench Coat

Now, you are ready to kill it in the workforce and be the best dressed during dinner.