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"In boardrooms we usually find the most important and influential group of individuals," says Sylvie di Giusto, author of "The Image Of Leadership." "Being a member of the C-suite, or a business partner or guest of of the C-suite, comes with the need for some kind of tactfulness and respect and what you wear plays a big role." She says most image consultants still use terms like "business formal" or "business professional," "which is a very general description of a basic professional business outfit," she explains

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One way to do this is to cozy up in pieces like this gray sweater dress, which Im sporting in the latest issue of KC Homes & Style