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Marvelous Menswear
Preppy plaids and structured separates are back in fun, unexpected ways (and no, you won't be mistaken for Annie Hall). Time to suit up!

10 ways to get the look

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One and Done
Slip into a one-piece wonder for a layered look without the bulk. A collared style is perfect tucked into a skirt for work, while casual flowier options are best over jeans.

1. Simply Vera Vera Wang, $48; Kohls.com
2. $168; Bailey44.com
3. Ivanka Trump, $89; Lord and Taylor stores
4. $55; Avenue.com

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Interior Motives
Add some opulence to your wardrobe with embroidered fabrics and embellished accessories. To avoid looking flashy, keep the rest of your outfit simple.

13 best embellished pieces for fall—including 6 under $100

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Comfort Zone
A cozy knit is effortlessly stylish during office hours—or after hours.

How to Wear Knits for Work and Play
1. Start with a shapely piece—anything too baggy can look sloppy. Try neutrals during the week, and play with bold colors on the weekend.

2. For an office-friendly ensemble, pull the look together with sophisticated extras, like chunky heels and a structured blazer.

3. Did someone say Sunday brunch? A sporty pullover and cool sneakers easily dress down a ribbed tube skirt.

(Left)Blazer, Cabi, $189; CabiOnline.com
Dress, Escada Sport, $475; Escada stores
Necklace, R.J. Graziano
Bag, Eileen Fisher
Belt, B-Low the Belt
Watch, Nine West
Rings, Chamilia
Heels, Jimmy Choo

(Right)Pulloever, $250; TorySport.com
Skirt, Eva Mendes Collection at New York & Company, $55; NyandCompany.com
Bag, Urban Expressions
Sneakers, Feiyue

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Pier Review
Hey, sailor! Get on board with the new nauticals inspired by the Normandy coast. These seaworthy (and wallet-friendly) picks are updated for fall with heavy fabrics and rich hues.


10 pieces under $100

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Stack 'Em Up
It's all on the wrist: Diamond-accented timepieces get a modern update when worn with bracelets of different metals and sizes.

1. Bangle (left), Pandora Jewelry, $90; Pandora.net
Watch, Baume & Mercier, $2,450; Baume-Et-Mercier.com
Bangle, $185; StevieWren.com
2. Bangle (left), $1,100; JohnHardy.com
Bangle, $98; NissaJewelry.com
Watch, $225; MichaelKors.com
3. Bracelet (left), $99; AmeliaRoseDesign.com
Bracelet, $238; LuluFrost.com
Watch, Rado Hyperchrome, $7,200; Store.US.Rado.com
4. Bangle (left), Swarovski, $148; Swarovksi stores
Watch, $350; CitizenWatch.com
Bangle, $78; HenriBendel.com

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Contemporary Corset
Starting now, anything goes! Lace-up details, bright graphic prints, feminine ruffles...

Coat, 3.1 Phillip Lim, $1,250; 3.1 Phillip Lim stores
Bootie, Aska, $395; AskaCollection.com
Sweater, French Connection, $148; USA.FrenchConnection.com
Skirt, Worthington, $40; JCPenney.com
Bangle, $235; CharmedCircle.com

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Après-Ski
Puffer, $228; Athleta.com
Sweater, $250; TorySport.com
Bag, $495; ClareV.com
Sweater, $110; 525America.com
Leggings, $135; TorySport.com
Watch, Swatch, $80; Store.Swatch.com
Bootie, Tod's, $1155; Tod's stores

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Folklore
Dress, Tracy Reese Black Label, $498; Anthropologie.com
Earrings, $34; BaubleBar.com
Blouse, La Vie Rebecca Taylor, $175; RebeccaTaylor.com
Jeans, $199; 7ForAllMankind.com
Boots, Franco Sarto, $150; DSW.com

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Hail Mary!
The Mary Jane is back and cooler than ever in exotic materials and bold patterns.

1. Nina Originals, $158; NinaShoes.com
2. Via Spiga, $195; Bloomingdales.com
3. SJP, $365; NeimanMarcus.com
4. $110; LandsEnd.com
5. $99; NineWest.com

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Band Jacket
Slip into one of these fresh fall toppers.

Left, $198; JCrew.com
Right, $128; Express.com

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Printed Puffer
Left, $69; JoeFresh.com
Right, $495; ToryBurch.com

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Moto Jacket
Left, LC Lauren Conrad Runway Collection, $120; Kohls.com
Right, Nic + Zoe, $298; Lord & Taylor stores

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Mating Patterns
Leopard is always in season, and this fall it's roaring to go. The new way to wear it? Mixed with a minimal pattern, like plaid. Just keep your non-animal-print pieces in the same color family, and throw in some solids to ground the look.



Jacket, $325; JMcLaughlin.com
Blouse, Suno, $395; SunoNY.com
Sweater, Equipment, $268; EquipmentFR.com
Pants, $198; Marciano.com
Bag, Circus by Sam Edelman
Watch, Tommy Hilfiger
Sneakers, Kenneth Cole New York

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Shear Genius
Sumptuous shearling is blanketing everything from clothing to shoes.

Vest, Nic + Zoe, $218; Lord & Taylor stores
Bag, $798; Furla.com
Sandals, $460; Longchamp.com

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Make It Reign
Channel your inner royal in the crushed velvet trend.

Blazer, $178; BananaRepublic.com
Mule, SJP, $355; SaksFifthAvenue.com
Belt, Deepa Gurnani, $290; 212-221-1007
Pants, Veda, $396; ThisIsVeda.com

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Great Scot!
Pops of color make a heritage tweed feel new.

Dress, $250; DraperJames.com
Bag, $315; Milly.com
Cardiga, $225; JMcLaughlin.com
Sandal, $73; Asos.com
From the September 2016 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine