The Lucky Work Guide: The Polished Sophisticate

Exquisitely tailored separates in a palette of glamorous earthy tones are paramount to this aesthetic. Rich textures, exotic patterns and animal skins add the perfect amount of complexity and intrigue.

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WOOL-BLEND COAT, $225, BANANAREPUBLIC.COM. "GRATTI" BLAZER, $395, THEORY. SELECT NORDSTROM, 800-933-3365. SLEEVELESS SILK BLOUSE, $795, MICHAEL KORS, 866-709-5677 FOR LOCATIONS. PENCIL SKIRT, $60, THELIMITED.COM. 18K GOLD TOPAZ, QUARTZ, AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL NECKLACES, $1,195 EACH, IPPOLITA.COM. WATCH, $160, MICHAEL KORS. SELECT DILLARD'S, 800-345-5273. SNAKESKIN BELT, $215, BEIRN. SELECT HENRI BENDEL, 800-H-BENDEL. LEATHER GLOVES, $99, CAROLINAAMATO.COM. LEOPARD-PRINT CALF-HAIR FLATS, $355, STUART WEITZMAN, 512-834-2800. CROC-EMBOSSED LEATHER "SELIA" BAG, $325, BRAHMIN.COM

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cowlneck top

SATIN, $35, H&M, HM.COM FOR LOCATIONS

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embossed agenda

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tipped cardigan

GROSGRAIN-TRIM MERINO WOOL, $225, DKNY, 800-231-0884 FOR LOCATIONS

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tie-waist shell

CRINKLED SILK, $460, MAXMARA, 212-879-6100

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leather-detailed skirt

COTTON, $635, YIGAL AZROUËL. SELECT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, 800-347-9177

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knee-high boots

LEATHER "KRISTA," $398, COACH, 866-262-2440

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silver link bracelet

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cropped wool trousers

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python belt

"LICORICE," $135, LEIGHELENA. DOVECOTE, WESTPORT, CT, 203-222-7500

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silk chiffon shirt

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loafer platforms

SUEDE "MOCUP," $385, STUART WEITZMAN, 212-750-2555

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oversize bag

LEATHER AND SUEDE, $532, VANESSA BRUNO, 323-655-5310

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smartphone

HTC SURROUND, $199 (WITH TWO-YEAR CONTRACT), ATT.COM

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