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From left: Brilliantly Bold For 36-year-old Lisa Lesac, dressing for each workday requires a bit of juggling. As vice president of Animart's pet division, Lesac alternates on-the-go days, when head-to-toe comfort is a must, with business meetings where she dons simple but classy ensembles that are sure to impress. "Nue" dress by Shani, $228, houndstooth coat by 2bRych, $412, necklace by Safari, $37; Chauette, 7466 Hubbard Ave., Middleton; (608) 836- 5366. "Lilia" platform buckle pump, $228; Anne Taylor, West Towne Mall, Madison; (608) 833-4564. Trendy Texture McKinsey Lowenberg's priority when getting ready for work? Finding professional attire for her role as executive assistant at Physi- cians Plus that shows her personality. The 29-year-old meets her goal by layering fun patterns atop cozy base layers. "Schoolboy" blazer, $188, "Painter" tee, $39, "Origami" skirt, $129, "Tri-buckle" belt, $78, "Pebble" necklace, $38; J. Crew, West Towne Mall, Madison; (608) 826-0920. Tights by Look from London Hosiery, $15; Cornblooms, Hilldale, Madison; (608) 238-9282. "Jenks" bootie by Vince Camuto, $159; Boston Store, East and West Towne Malls, Madison; (608) 241-2111 and (608) 833-9066. Handbag by Bux, $84; Chauette, 7466 Hubbard Ave., Middleton; (608) 836-5366. Sleek Separates The words "workday casual" bring a big smile to Sheila Milton's face. The 46-year-old associate director of human resources for Kraft Foods/Oscar Mayer has recently adopt- ed a new dress code at her office—and she's loving the flexibility that mix-and-match separates allow. Blazer by Nic + Zoe, $164, shirt by Farinaz Taghavi Monaco, $169, skirt by Olsen Europe Avenue Montaigne, $179, skinny belt by Lodis Audrey, $34, bracelet and earrings by Simon Sebbag Designs, $129 each, Terese Zache Designs, Hilldale, Madison; (608) 310-4100. "New Flora" loafer by GeoX Respira ,$145, Cornblooms, Hilldale, Madison; (608) 238-9282. The Updated Pantsuit As community outreach coordinator for the nonprofit HospiceCare Inc., 41-year-old Jennifer Tiedemann is out and about often, which requires a dressier look that allows her to move. To stay comfortable both at meetings and in the office, Tiedemann favors easy layers with timeless style. Jumpsuit by Analili, $205, blazer by 2bRych, $391, ear- rings by Ornamental Things, $57, 24-karat overlay bracelets, $175 and $165 each by J. Fisher Design; Chauette, 7466 Hubbard Ave., Middleton; (608) 836-5366. "Tinas" heel by BCBG, $79; Boston Store, East and West Towne Malls, Madison; (608) 241-2111 and (608) 833-9066. "Melanie" bag by Carla Mancini, $380; Terese Zache Designs, Hilldale, Madison; (608) 310-4100. October 2011 bravamagazine.com 49