Diane von Furstenburg purple blazer


Add This:
A bright jacket (Diane von Furstenberg, $298) is like a booster shot for work clothes.

Poetic License booties


And This:
Cute plaid shoe booties (Poetic Licence, $99) are topped off with a feminine bow.

Theory black dress


To the Tried-and-True:
A black dress (Theory, $285) is the perfect backdrop for color.

Workwear


To Get:
A kicked up office look.

Worthington skirt


Add This:
A lace-print skirt (Worthington by JCPenney, $44) has dress-up potential.

Ann Taylor necklaces


And This:
Pile on mixed-media and glass-pearl necklaces (Ann Taylor, $85 and $65, respectively) after 5 p.m.

Brooks Brothers white shirt


To the Tried-and-True:
A white shirt (Brooks Brothers, $90) grounds any outfit.

After work outfit


To Get:
An office-to-evening look.

MINT Jodi Arnold top


Add this:
A beaded cotton jersey top (MINT Jodi Arnold, $385) is easy and festive.

Kate Spade sparkly heels


And These:
Sparkly shoes (Kate Spade New York, $395), in a gold-silver mix, are staples in a season of shine.

Old Navy jeans


To the Tried-and-True:
Bootcut jeans (Old Navy, $30) automatically make all that glitter feel more laid-back.

Date night outfit


To Get:
An great date-night outfit. 

Liz Claiborne stadium jacket


Add This:
A stadium coat (Liz Claiborne New York, $269) updates traditional plaid with a glowing palette.

Coach bag


And This:
A zippy bag (Coach, $498) packs plenty of color. (Get the cheaper version)

Tommy Hilfiger khakis


To the Tried-and-True:
Classic khakis (Tommy Hilfiger, $98) are indispensable for the stylish soccer mom.

Weekend outfit


To Get:
Relaxed weekend chic.
 
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