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    Cotton Tie-Neck Floral Blouse-
    Doesn't this blouse make you think of garden parties in the 1920s? Channel your Gatsby life outside of TPS reports and conference calls with this floral cotton blouse. On... more 
    Cotton Tie-Neck Floral Blouse-
    Doesn't this blouse make you think of garden parties in the 1920s? Channel your Gatsby life outside of TPS reports and conference calls with this floral cotton blouse. On the weekend, pair with a white circle skirt and a wide-brimmed hat, and you're sure to pick up a second career as a muse. topshop.com less 
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    Thu, Oct 6, 2011 4:19 PM EDT
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    If the wall of humidity hasn't hit you yet, chances are it will at some point in the next three months. Hot, steamy air is anathema to a crisp, ready-to-take-over-the-world work look, but a few well-chosen summer pieces can make you ready for action, regardless of the day's heat index. Here are ten examples of summer workplace essentials. Find the shapes and colors that work best for you, but in general, think cotton blouses, breathable fabrics, swirly skirts and easy shirtdresses. And don't forget a light cardigan for those high-octane air conditioners.



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