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unsuited Just like the 9-to-5 workday, the traditional business suit just doesn’t cut it for some careers.

We scout the fall trends that keep you looking professional but not too buttoned-up.

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the event promoter For wining and dining clientele after hours, leather leggings are irresistibly sexy but surprisingly comfortable.

Vince leather and knit jacket, $995, and leather legging, $1,275 BUY NOW  Joie leopard top, $138

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Burberry bridle hobo, $1,395

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Yves Saint Laurent patent pumps, $675 BUY NOW  77

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Tiffany 18k yellow gold small mesh earrings, $995, by Elsa Peretti BUY NOW 

the broker A draped dress in brilliant blue shows modern polish that can close any deal.

Diane von Furstenberg dress, $365 BUY NOW ď ľ Tiffany toggle necklace in palladium over hand cut sterling silver by Paloma Picasso, $1,200 BUY NOW ď ľ Badgley Mischka bag, $498

the entrepreneur Doff the jacket and draw the eye with a textured shirt and a few well-Doff the jacket and draw the eye with a textured shirt and a few well-placed accessories.

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Tiffany groove cufflinks in sterling silver with blue enamel finish by Paloma Picasso, $425 BUY NOW  and Atlas ring in titanium and sterling silver, $450 BUY NOW 

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Brooks Brothers shirt, $195 pants, $59.50, and tie, $79.50 BUY NOW 

the marketing director Floral prints express a creative side, while structured leather keeps things from looking too prim.

Tory Burch perforated leather jacket, $725 BUY NOW  MARC by Marc Jacobs dress, $398 and bag, $398 BUY NOW  Alexis Bittar gold cuff, $295, and earrings, $150 Gastone Lucioli slingback heels, $260 BUY NOW 

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the graphic designer Polka dots go from sweet to sassy with the addition of a distressed leather jacket.

Theory dress, $365

Tiffany fish necklace in sterling silver with nephrite green jade, black onyx, acacia wood and pernambuco wood by Frank Gehry, $2,150 BUY NOW ď ľ 85

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Allsaints Spitalfields leather jacket, $495

Fashions and jewelry available at Bloomingdale’s, Brooks Brothers and Tiffany at

Women’s shoes available at Shirise in Glencoe www.shirise.com

{models} Danyelle Alysworth Cynthia Lopez James Noyes

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FA SHION EDITOR

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{ kathryn achenbach }

{ carol ysla }

{ jules ross }

{ suzanne newman }