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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

Joie leopard top, $138

Burberry bridle hobo, $1,395

tiffany 18k yellow gold small mesh earrings, $995, by elsa Peretti

Yves Saint Laurent patent pumps, $675

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the broker

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

diane von Furstenberg dress, $365

tiffany toggle necklace in palladium over hand cut sterling silver by Paloma Picasso, $1,200

Badgley Mischka bag, $498

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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.

Brooks Brothers shirt, $195pants, $59.50, and tie, $79.50

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

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the marketing director

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

tory Burch perforated leather jacket, $725

MArc by Marc Jacobs dress, $398 and bag, $398

Alexis Bittar gold cuff, $295, and earrings, $150

Gastone Lucioli slingback heels, $260

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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

Allsaints Spitalfields leather jacket, $495

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

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FAShioN editor

{ kathryn achenbach }

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{ carol ysla }

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{ jules ross }

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

Women’s shoes available at Shirise in Glencoewww.shirise.com

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