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"  THE PROFESSIONALS: Andrea Olshan, 33, CEO of commercial real estate firm MPI, whose properties include Hiltons; JoBeth Tananbaum, 29, a VP of business development at commercial finance firm Capital Business Credit, where she oversees the NYC Fashion Production Fund, which benefits up-and-coming designers. THE UNIFORM: &amp;quot;My job is definitely very, very corporate,&amp;quot; says Tananbaum, who relies on pantsuits and conservative knee-length skirts for nine-to-five. &amp;quot;If I look too wild in the office, the people around me won&amp;#039;t believe that I&amp;#039;m taking the business component of my job seriously.&amp;quot; Ditto for Olshan: &amp;quot;Until recently, none of my male coworkers even dared to take their jackets off,&amp;quot; she says. THE FIXER: Friend Claire Distenfeld, who treated Olshan and Tananbaum to the inventory of her luxe Upper East Side boutique, Fivestory, which boasts fashion-forward labels such as Preen, Alexander McQueen, and Rick Owens. (The ladies also had an assist from ELLE editors.) &amp;quot;Dressing for a corporate environment is tough for women. That&amp;#039;s probably one of the biggest problems my customers have,&amp;quot; says Distenfeld, &amp;quot;but you can find ways to do it chicly, definitely. There&amp;#039;s no excuse.&amp;quot; THE FINISHING TOUCHES: Statement necklaces; gold cuffs and pumps in animal skins. &amp;quot;Accessorizing is a real issue for me,&amp;quot; says Tananbaum. &amp;quot;I would love to wear bright platforms, but when you&amp;#039;re sitting looking at spreadsheets, accessories like that seem unnecessary, and even get in the way.&amp;quot; THE REACTION: &amp;quot;The coatdress is the most realistic option,&amp;quot; Tananbaum says. &amp;quot;It&amp;#039;s put-together and could be worn with a button-down during the day, or with nothing underneath for drinks.&amp;quot; Olshan, meanwhile, a mother of three kids less than age two and a half, found practical value in the jewelry. &amp;quot;Extra-bold pieces keep my stable of work wear exciting,&amp;quot; she says. &amp;quot;That way, I can spend less time in a store and more time with my kids.&amp;quot; SHOP THE LOOK: On Tananbaum: 10 Crosby Derek Lamb Cotton trench coat, $895, similar styles at shopbop.com; Equipment Silk blouse, $218, visit equipmentfr.com; Monica Sordo Gold-plated brass and silver necklace, $1,250; Maria Francesca Pepe Brass and enamel bracelet, $160; Jennifer Fisher Brass ring, $175, at Fivestory, NYC. Christian Louboutin Python pumps, $1,395, at Christian Louboutin, NYC. On Distenfeld: Polyamide and elastane top, $490, skirt, $425, both, Josh Goot. Delfina Delettrez Silver bracelet, $855, at Fivestory, NYC. Her own earrings, belt, bracelets, and pumps. On Olshan: Elizabeth and James Layered top, $295, collection at shopbop.com. Max Mara Crepe jersey skirt, $995 (sold with top, not pictured), at Max Mara, NYC. Ana Khouri Gold earrings, price on request. Gold-plate necklace, $1,295, cuff, $850, both, Aurelie Bidermann, at Fivestory, NYC. Christian Louboutin Python pumps, $1,295, at Christian Louboutin, NYC PANTSUIT, REWORKED  &amp;quot;This is comfortable and easy to accessorize, since it&amp;#039;s all one color,&amp;quot; says Tanabaum. &amp;quot;The drawstring pants might be a stretch if I&amp;#039;m going to a meeting, though.&amp;quot; SHOP THE LOOK: Max Mara Cashmere and wool coat, $2,950, silk top, $595, wool pants, $550, at Max Mara, NYC. Fendi Leather handbag, $2,950, at Fendi, NYC. Christian Louboutin Suede pumps, $725, collection at Saks Fifth Avenue, NYC. Her own necklace. DAY-TO-NIGHT DRESS  &amp;quot;The great thing about dresses\u2014they&amp;#039;re just one step,&amp;quot; Olshan says. SHOP THE LOOK: Bottega Veneta Silk dress, $2,650, at Bottega Veneta boutiques nationwide. Ana Khouri Gold earrings, price on request. Delfina Delettrez Silver, howlite, pearl, and leather cuff, $1,350, at Fivestory, NYC. Christian Louboutin Python pumps, $1,295, at Christian Louboutin, NYC. Her own necklace and bracelets. THE 5 ITEMS EVERY CORPORATE WOMAN SHOULD OWN  1: THE PERFECT WHITE BUTTON-DOWN SHIRT &amp;quot;Light and easy\u2014dress up or dress down.&amp;quot; H&amp;amp;amp;M Collared shirt, $30, visit hm.com 2: THE SHIFTDRESS &amp;quot;Flattening and comfortable.&amp;quot; Osklen Cotton dress, $469, at Osklen, NYC 3: THE HANDBAG &amp;quot;Big enough to fit copious amounts of stuff.&amp;quot; Giambattista Valli Crocodile handbag, price on request, collection at Fivestory, NYC 4: THE PUMP &amp;quot;Feminine and sexy.&amp;quot; Dolce &amp;amp;amp; Gabbana Lace and calfskin pump, $745, at select Dolce &amp;amp;amp; Gabbana boutiques nationwide 5: THE EARRINGS &amp;quot;Classic with a subtle twist.&amp;quot; Marco Bicego White gold and diamond earrings, $2,120, collection at Saks Fifth Avenue stores nationwide Photos: Courtesy of Jason Frank Rothenberg "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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