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This top from Talbots is the kind of thing that really depends on you and your personality. I think if you’ve got sort of an edgier style, this top is probably not right for you, but if you’re more along the lines of a Kate Spade/Tory Burch preppy girl, this is a great choice. As reviewers note, if you hate the many details that are common right now (“rick-rack trim [sic], flouncy bows, grandma’s embroidery, decorations”), then you may really like this, particularly if you have a naturally preppy style. The top comes in four colors (navy, white, yellow, and green) and is offered in misses, petites, woman, and woman petites. It’s 100% pima cotton and machine washable, and it’s $39.50. Circle Trim Top

Psst: looking for springy white tops for work? We just updated some of our picks in this older post…

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Although this Banana Republic dress looks on the short side on the model, I’ve often found that at 5’4″ these things end up hitting me at a much more work-appropriate length when I actually try them on. (There’s also a tall version.) Still, I like this interesting take on a gray fit and flare dress — I like the stripes, the flared skirt, the elbow-length sleeves, and the fact that you can hand wash the whole shebang. The dress was $138, but is now marked to $97, and it has 4.5 stars. Stripe Fit and Flare Sweater Dress

You can find a plus-size option at Macy’s.

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We recently did a Hunt on jardigans, and I think this was new-ish when we rounded those up (although J.Crew Factory has had a very similar option for $50). If you’re looking for a longer sweater blazer in a merino wool and cotton blend (this is also part polyester), this is $138 and comes in several nice colors (black, navy, heather gray, and heather khaki). It’s available in sizes XS–XL, and you can find it at both Nordstrom and J.Crew. J.Crew New Lightweight Sweater Blazer

Two plus-size options are from Vikki Vi and Persona by Marina Rinaldi, both at Nordstrom.

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Blue dresses may be the new blue suits this year, you guys — there are a ton of them out there. This fun, springy tweed dress also comes in a super bright fuchsia and a more sedate light gray — in fact, the light blue seems to be dipping in and out of stock in regular and petite sizes. I like the fringe detail at the waist and sleeves, and crew neckline conveys that “all business”  kind of look. The dress is $158 at J.Crew. Sheath dress in tweed

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