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The Presentation Day You Want to Feel Quietly Prepared

The Presentation Day You Want to Feel Quietly Prepared

A knit vest over a button down shirt, finished with square toe ankle boots. Three pieces for a day with a meeting in it, when you want to look pulled together without a lot of fuss. Each one has its own job, and none of them fights the others.

  1. The sweater vest dress for a chilly morning commute

    The cable knit vest dress has a twisted rope texture and a V neck, cut sleeveless with a loose fit. The fabric is 49% viscose, 28% nylon and 23% polyester, and the listing calls it high stretch. It is sold without the shirt, so wear it over one as the top layer.

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  2. The button down blouse for a Monday that starts with coffee

    The button down is 80% polyester and 20% modal, with subtle stretch, a curved hem and pleats at the back. The listing says it resists stains and wrinkles, and it can be worn open for a V neck line. Machine wash or hand wash. It sits under the vest as the quiet layer.

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  3. The ankle boots for the walk from desk to dinner

    These ankle boots have a square toe, a side zipper and a 3.5 inch angled block heel, with a rubber sole. The listing mentions a surface coating that is easy to clean. Square toes are a matter of taste, but they keep the look simple and finish the set from the ground up.

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