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When thinking of outfit ideas and matching colours for women's business casual attire, the line between casual and formal gets more blurred

In summer, stick to lighter-weight fabrics, like cotton, straw, linen, madras and seersucker, and wear heavier tweed, velvet and wool in the fall and winter

A classic wardrobe lasts, rarely goes out of style, and a few well-selected pieces can take you just about anywhere at any time

Gold or silver jewellery both work beautifully with black

While it's completely covered up in the front, a diamond-shaped open back is sure to turn heads

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