Sure enough, an elderly gentleman in pinstriped trousers and tailored jacket whisked Nossel's bags up to his room.

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His fellow presenter Chris Pine showed just what smart casual means in a tailored blue shirt and trousers that looked like they could have been from Thom Browne with their floodwater length.

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And Donna Karan for DKNY showed many tailored pieces like jackets, coats and trousers that would resonate with plenty of city girls.

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There were tailored suits too and dressing robes worn with mannish trousers.

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Updated trends like exaggerated shoulders, layering turtlenecks under dresses or suits and Katharine Hepburn-inspired trousers, which have a wide leg and are tailored and high-waisted, added freshness to the tailored look.

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There were many things to love, among them a plaid coat lined with shearling, trousers paneled with plaid and khaki fabric, impeccably tailored suits and khaki coats with planes of plaid fabric and rugby stripes on the back.

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There are those gorgeous silk trousers, this time with micro prints, the chic separates in stunning color combinations, bejeweled knits and tailored coats.

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