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    Whether it’s paired with trousers for the office or dressed up for evening with a bold bauble and a tea-length skirt, an impeccably tailored blazer grinds for your wardrobe no matter the occasion.

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    Lock down the mood of the moment. In a variety of types, from rolo to twisted curb chains, heavy cable hardware makes an undeniable statement.

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    Clockwise from Top Left: Rush Jewelry Design necklace. Miu Miu sweater; David Yurman necklace. Miu Miu sweater; Bleecker & Prince earrings; Bottega Veneta necklace. Miu Miu sweater; Eliou earrings; Zoe Chicco long pendant necklace; Deborah Pagani large chain necklace; Zales small chain necklace.

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