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Dress It Up for Evening

"Even though I wouldn't wear a sequined top at work, I'd wear the jacket and pants and change my shirt on the way out," says Michelle. Cropped wool flannel pants tone down the shell, and black and silver create a no-fail dressy look.

Tank, Nili Lotan, $495; Store.NiliLotan.com. Pants, Sinclaire 10, $225, Saks Fifth Avenue; 877-612-7257. Shoes, $225; 7ForAllMankind.com

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