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SELF solution:You’ve got to get red pants.
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.
It’s that in this season!
Pants, $88;AnnTaylor.com.
Blazer, $119;JessicaSimpsonCollection.com.
Top, $78;AnnTaylor.com.
Cami, Only Hearts by Helena Stuart, $54;OnlyHearts.com.
Bag, $495;LaurenMerkin.com.
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.
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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