The Holiday Party at Dewey, Bale, & Howe.

A sea of dark suits and droll faces. It's all painfully familiar and simmering with desperation—the discussion of bonuses, New Year's in Aspen, the 4th-quarter massacre that would have been had you not stepped up. They all know it. McMillan was more than moderately impressed (a first). Marjorie thinks you saved the sinking ship (that no one was about to go down with).

You waltz in wearing your winter white pants, some very expensive leather boots, and a luscious cashmere turtleneck. The only non-suit. Do you think you own the place? At this point, it's debatable, and tilting in your favor. Marjorie grins when she sees you. She gets it. Your leash is quite long at this juncture. Enjoy your bold choices.

Winter White Pants (No. 6291). A bold and statement-making blank canvas that works well with the other power players in your closet. Soft poly and viscose blend fabric with a bit of stretch to it, too. Drapey and unencumbered. Lined to knee, waistband with pointed tab, interior waistband curtain with contrasting red pickstitching. Completed with interior suspender buttons and side seam pockets. Imported.

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