Runway to Real Life: How to Rock Sequins

Sequins aren't just for rock stars or the red carpet.

ByABC News
April 7, 2015, 7:23 AM
Denise Richards arrives at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles Gala Noche de Ninos at the L.A. Live Event Deck on Oct. 11, 2014 in Los Angeles.
Denise Richards arrives at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles Gala Noche de Ninos at the L.A. Live Event Deck on Oct. 11, 2014 in Los Angeles.
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— -- Often in fashion, what's old is new again. This season sequins are back, taking the runways by storm.

Joe Zee, Yahoo Style’s editor in chief, appeared on “Good Morning America” to show women how they can translate the sequins seen on the runways of fashion brands from Burberry to Tom Ford to the real world.

“The great thing about sequins is I think people have this sort of connotation of it being number one, evening, and incredibly dressy,” said Zee, whose appearance is part of the “Yahoo Your Day” collaboration between “GMA” and Yahoo experts. “But I actually think it's a perfect complement for your daytime wardrobe.”

“Today, I think you could go to any store and find it every price range, in every possible variation,” Zee said of how the fashion of sequins has evolved.

At Bloomingdale’s in New York City, “GMA”’s Zee demonstrated sequins’ everyday versatility by outfitting two real-life professionals in some of the season’s hottest looks.

Zee dressed Angela Sullivan, a marketing executive in New York, in a casual look.

“Here's a camisole, which is a very simple silhouette, and we just did it with some sequins,” Zee said. “And you can do a blazer and wear that to work with a pencil skirt.”

“I mean, it's that easy,” he said. “I think it's about not being afraid, and thinking of it as something as basic as even a black sweater.”

Zee dressed the other real-life professional woman, Kim Kaupe, an entrepreneur and co-founder of New York City-based Zinepak, in an outfit she could transition from day to night.

“She’s wearing a stretch sequined skirt,” Zee said of Kaupe. “Now this may seem a little bit dressy for a lot of women, but I love the idea of pairing it with something easy and casual.”

The “easy and casual” top Zee chose for Sullivan was an oversized sweater, which Zee says is also a big trend on the runway this year.

“I love the contrast,” he said. “And the thing is, she can whip this sweater off and go out at night, so talk about the perfect day-to-night look.”

Here are the specific clothing items as seen on Kaupe and Sullivan. Each item is available either online or in-store at Bloomingdale's.

Sullivan's Casual Look:

Halston Heritage Sorbet Embellished Chiffon Top, $295.

Whistles Laura Soft Trench, $430.

Citizens of Humanity Emerson Slim Boyfriend Jeans, $188.

Theory for 100% Bloomingdale’s 100% Exclusive-Sarneel Stonemarl Dress, $295.

Kaupe's Day to Night Look:

Joa Black Sequined Skirt, $68.

Glamorous Grey Oversize Cable Sweater, $78.