3 Bouclé Jackets We Love

It's a chic Parisian classic, but this nubby blazer needs a fitted, less boxy cut to be flattering. Choose refined colors and subtle details (no big gold buttons, s'il vous plaît).

Smooth Sailing

Chinos and a sailor tee get instant sophistication with this natty topper.

Striped tee, $50, Nautica; nautica.com. Jacket, $35, Merona for Target; target.com. Chinos, $78, Nautica. Flats, $27, Christian Siriano for Payless; payless.com.

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On the Job

The new way to suit up: a zip-front jacket that means business, plus a sleek skirt.

Shirt, $65, Coldwater Creek; coldwatercreek.com. Grace fit jacket, $189, Talbots; talbots.com. Skirt, $45, Worthington; jcp.com. Bag, $129, Simply Vera Vera Wang; kohls.com. Autumn paisley scarf, $38, Echo; echodesign.com. Pumps, $99, Circa Joan & David; zappos.com.

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Lean Lines

Pair this slim aqua-flecked jacket with straight-leg jeans and high-heeled loafers.

Ribbed-knit top, $78, Boden; bodenusa.com. Femme jacket, $198, Ann Taylor; anntaylor.com. Alexa jeans, $138, Mavi; mavi.com. Earrings, $45, L-Atitude; shoplatitude.com. Pumps, $79, Nine West; ninewest.com.

Which look do you like most and why? Let us know in the comments!


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