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  • Wednesday’s TPS Report: Seared Chevrons Cardigan

    Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. The outfit here is a bit, um, casual/creative — but that sweater is amazing. I love the “seared chevrons” on this cardigan — it’s a bold and graphic look but also, I think, a fun twist on what I generally…