In autumn, she prefers rich colors, such as deep plums or emeralds, and a larger handbag, which can balance out the bulk of a heavy coat and offer room for a hat, scarves and gloves.

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Use the versatile tote to store and help protect gloves, scarves or hats and more from dust and light.

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With base layers, mid-layers, oilskins, boots, gloves, hats and scarves, it takes a good 20 minutes to get kitted up to go up on deck.

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