F A S H IO N
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Down’s quality is measured by its fill power
(rated in ounces of down per cubic inch).
The best—and lightest—is rated 550 and higher.
WINTER WHITE
A long ivory puffer is just as versatile as a basic
black one—but more surprising. Contrasting
jet-black hook buttons add visual punch.
100
% down Sidney coat, Land’s End, $
150
;
landsend.com. Cap-sleeve turtleneck sweater
dress, United Colors of Benetton, $
64
;
800
/
535
-
4491
. Kamik Zoey waterproof, Polartec-lined
boot, $
72
; zappos.com. Wool and cashmere
gloves, MICHAEL Michael Kors, $
78
;
866
/
709
-
5677
for store locations. Silver circle earrings,
Robert Lee Morris studio for QVC, $
43
; qvc
.com. “Vivien” tights, Falke, $
59
; at Fripperies,
860
/
536
-
7858
.
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Love a great brooch on
your lapel? Try one
strategically placed on your
coat’s collar to glam up
your outerwear.
100
% down coat with
shawl collar, Nine West,
$
150
; at Coat Arcade,
coatarcade.com. Crystal
snowflake brooch, Talbot’s,
$
49
; talbots.com. Deep V
shimmer sweater, Chico’s,
$
69
; chicos.com.
52
"
necklace with white pearl,
crystal, and imitation
rhodium, ABS by Allen
Schwartz, $
175
; at Lord
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Taylor stores,
800
/
223
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7440
. Bloom-cut stud
earrings, Tacori Epiphan]
for QVC, $
45
; qvc.com.
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