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    Vogue Says: How to Dress for an Urban Summer

    By | Working It – Tue, May 17, 2011 7:00 PM EDT

    Photo by: Courtesy of mytheresa.com (blouse, pants); Courtes
    INSPIRATION: In “Chateau California," photographed by Bruce Weber for the May issue of Vogue, a perfectly color-blocked Natalia ... more 
    Photo by: Courtesy of mytheresa.com (blouse, pants); Courtes
    INSPIRATION: In “Chateau California," photographed by Bruce Weber for the May issue of Vogue, a perfectly color-blocked Natalia Vodianova channels that old Hollywood mystique in the backyard of the storied hotel.-
    Stella McCartney silk blouse with layer detail, mytheresa.com; Jil Sander tailored pants, mytheresa.com; Fendi Fan Di clutch, barneys.com.

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    There is nothing wrong with fantasizing about the perfect beach wardrobe (bathing suits! tunics! sandals!), but most of us-at least Monday to Friday-still live in the real world from May to September (subways! lunches! meetings!). That said, everyone should find original ways to update their look when a new season arrives-even if they can't quite make it out of town. For those who are still cobbling together that elusive urban summer closet-the May issue of Vogue offers up a few inspired ideas.