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SELF solution:You’ve got to get red pants.

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You’ll probably feel most confident in a slim-fit, cropped style.

(Widelegscan feel like a bit much.)

If you’re digging the color, add it on top.

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It’s that in this season!

Pants, $88;AnnTaylor.com.

Blazer, $119;JessicaSimpsonCollection.com.

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Top, $78;AnnTaylor.com.

Cami, Only Hearts by Helena Stuart, $54;OnlyHearts.com.

Bag, $495;LaurenMerkin.com.

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Shoes, Stuart Weitzman, $435; Halls Plaza, 816-274-3269

SELF solution:Consider a vest.

For one thing, there’s less to it than a jacket, so you won’t look bulky.

My buying tip: The more subtle the gradations in the color, the more real your fur looks.

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Vest, BB Dakota, $90;Piperlime.com.

Dress, Tucker, $380; The Picket Fence, 412-246-0350.

Belt, Strenesse Gabriele Strehle, $180; Pamela Robbins, 914-472-4033.

Bag, $58;Danielle-Nicole.com.

I’d get a blouse in cream or camel.

(Black is too sexy for the office.)

And double-check it’s lined!

Top, Milly, $250; Bergdorf Goodman, 212-872-8989.

Sweater, Kate Spade New York, $325;KateSpade.com.

Skirt, Antonio Melani, $119;Dillards.com.

Bag Hype Handbags, $225;Endless.com.

Shoes, Charles Jourdan, $200;Zappos.com.

Then break up any monotony with different grays and textures.

Last, be bold with the extras to bring in color and drama.

My go-to for instant pop: an animal print.

Sweater, Tommy Hilfiger, $348; 212-223-1824.

Pants, $50;Express.com.

Bag, Z Spoke Zac Posen Handbags, $425; 800-847-0072.

Shoes, Rebecca Minkoff, $295;Piperlime.com

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