How about a hot pair of cat-eye glasses, a Rat Pack-inspired suit, or a cocktail dress worthy of a femme fatale?

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Jazz up your basic suit or dress with a pop of color from a sharp tie or an accent pin.

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Buying something outrageously expensive, such as a cashmere suit from Bonpoint or a floral Baby Dior dress, might seem like a waste of money since it will be outgrown within a few months.

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Layering a solid turtleneck under a classic tweed suit or simple dress, as seen in Matthew Williamson, Milly and Max Azria's runway shows, is another great way to revive pieces that many consumers already have hanging in their closets.

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You can pick a turtleneck in a snappy color and just pair it with dress trousers for a casual look or go tone-on-tone with a suit and a turtleneck as they did at Calvin Klein and Salvatore Ferragamo for a more sophisticated style.

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