The Lucky Work Guide: The Chic Pragmatist

Stick to crisp, classic staples in straightforward cuts that are easy to mix and match. Look for streamlined silhouettes and be sure that every layer is visible to the eye to avoid adding unnecessary bulk.

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STRETCH COTTON TRENCH, $100, WORTHINGTON BY JCPENNEY, JCP.COM. SHIRT, $100, BROOKSBROTHERS.COM. STRETCH WOOL-BLEND SAILOR PANTS, $295, REBECCA TAYLOR, NET-A-PORTER.COM. 18K GOLD "ROCK CANDY" EARRINGS, $395, IPPOLITA.COM. 18K GOLD "SIGNATURE 5X" RING, $900, TIFFANY & CO., TIFFANY.COM. WOVEN LEATHER BANGLE, $275, EMBOSSED LIZARD BANGLE, $150, VITAFEDE.COM. "AMY" WATCH, $175, MARC BY MARC JACOBS. SELECT MACY'S, 800-289-6229. LEATHER "TRUMAN" LOAFER PUMPS, $199, SAM EDELMAN, 877-932-7726 FOR STORES. QUILTED "HAMILTON" BAG, $248, MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS. SELECT BLOOMINGDALE'S, 800-232-1854

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tablet pc

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB, $399 (WITH TWO-YEAR CONTRACT), SPRINT.COM

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belted cape

WOOL/COTTON "KAVANAUGH," $498, BIRD BY JUICY COUTURE, 212-796-3360

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charm bracelet

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striped blazer

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chain-strap bag

ALLIGATOR-PRINT LEATHER "COVET LADY," $350, REBECCA MINKOFF. TORINO, BROOKLYN, 718-375-2900

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dainty kitten heels

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sweater dress

CASHMERE-BLEND "SHARON," $375, KATE SPADE NEW YORK, KATESPADE.COM

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tie-neck blouse

COTTON POPLIN, $295, Z SPOKE BY ZAC POSEN. SELECT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, 800-347-9177

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snap-front skirt

CASHMERE-BLEND "DEBBIE," $129, CLUB MONACO, 212-459-9863

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knot-waist top

STRETCH GEORGETTE, $225, DKNY, 800-231-0884 FOR LOCATIONS

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pointy-toe pumps

SUEDE-TRIM LEATHER "AVANTA," $110, CIRCA JOAN & DAVID. SELECT MACY'S, 800-289-6229

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sporty tank

FINE-GAUGE KNIT, $255, Z SPOKE BY ZAC POSEN. SELECT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, 800-347-9177

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