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Nicola Cooper

Is there an outfit every woman should have?

An elegant two-piece suit in a good, expensive fabric. You can wear the bottoms on their own or the blazer separately to layer over other things. There are so many beautiful suits available in every cut, from exaggerated and baggy to completely fitted.

What do you recommend in terms of workwear?

Invest in something that makes a statement about your personality when you walk into a business environment. People have made up their minds about you before you open your mouth. Are you able to articulate who you are and who you want to be? Heels make me appear taller, which I find valuable. When I had to deal with businessmen

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