Even when wet, a Golden Retriever scarf doesn't smell any more like dog than a typical wool sweater smells like sheep, she says.

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From the pack she plucked a flannel long-john top and a thick wool fisherman's sweater.

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Standout pieces included a suede quilted lamb vest, a spruce-green fairisle shawl collar sweater and wool herringbone striped trousers (above) and a laser quilted bomber vest with charcol trousers (left).

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And understand that even a single wearing (or probably a lot of try-ons with your new sweater) means your natural-fiber clothes (wool, silk, cotton, cashmere, fur including blends) are no longer sterile when it comes to insects.

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She also has a nautical-striped sweater and sailor-style pants in black double-face wool.

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It won't take much work to "convert" Ralph Lauren 's antique grey flannel three-piece suit, Oscar de la Renta's black double-faced wool dress or Tommy Hilfiger's high-waisted silk pants paired with a draped sweater into office attire.

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