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Lightweight Jackets for Unpredictable Commutes

A commuter leaves home under clear skies, walks through a windy station, and reaches the office just as rain starts.

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How to Choose Jeans for Long, Active Days

A long Saturday can include a café table, grocery aisles, a playground bench, and dinner out.

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Wrinkle-Resistant Work Shirts for Carry-On Travel

A traveler lands in the evening, hangs a shirt in a hotel bathroom, and needs to look presentable at breakfast without finding an iron.

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