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The Big Presentation Day When You Carry Everything You Need

The Big Presentation Day When You Carry Everything You Need

A long sleeve maxi, a pair of block heel boots and a tote that holds a laptop make one outfit that can go from a desk to a dinner. It suits someone with a small closet and a full day, who wants three pieces that work together instead of a rack of maybes.

  1. The floral maxi dress for a long autumn brunch

    The dress is the anchor of the set, a long sleeve maxi in 100% polyester with a smocked chest and back, a square neck and a tiered hemline. It has two side pockets and sizes L through XXXL, which cover US 10 to 20. The floral print is a matter of taste.

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  2. The ankle boots for the first properly cold morning

    Next come the ankle boots, in faux suede with a square toe, a chunky block heel and a slip on style, so they go on and off easily. The listing calls the sole manmade and the heel a comfortable height, and the black pairs with a dress like this one as easily as with jeans.

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  3. The work tote bag for mornings with a laptop and a big tumbler, 15.6 Inch Brown

    The tote finishes the set with 11 pockets, including two front pockets sized for a 40oz handled tumbler and padded compartments for a laptop and an iPad. It measures 16 by 6.8 by 12.5 inches, fits a 15.6 inch laptop and is made of soft vegan leather in brown, with reinforced stitching.

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