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Special ReportThree-season investments in style | BuyIt's impossible get excited about the arrival of spring styles when the Western hemisphere is still buried in snow and ice. But if you've got gift cards burning a hole in your pocket, here's an opportunity to invest in a couple of versatile items under $100 that you can wear three (or possibly even four) seasons.1. J.Crew cotton shawl-collar cardigan | $88 A really similar cardigan appeared at J.Crew last year, and if you were waiting for a sale, you probably didn't get one. They quickly sold out of almost all remotely humanoid sizes. The natural muslin colour works in spring over a light-coloured T-shirt, in fall over an open collar button-down, and even in summer—throw it on poolside after you towel off. The navy version also works if you're James Bond. 2. Clarks Desert Boots | $95 We've mentioned desert boots before, and you can buy them at a lot of places for around the same price. We like Nordstrom because of their legendary customer service, and because right now they have good stock of all 5 main suede colours. Taupe and Sand are the classics, and you can literally wear them almost year-round with just about anything other than a suit: khakis, shorts, denim, or corduroy. Extremely comfortable, they look even better with wear, and thanks to the natural crepe sole you can quietly sneak out of boring meetings in 'em. A better style investment you won't find, if for that reason alone. 21.jan.2010 style | |
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