I love a classic long-sleeve polo shirt, and this one is updated and sporty!  V-neck line with 3/4-length sleeves.  Available in 6 colors.  Petite sizes available.  $29.50 each, or $27 each if 2 or more are purchased.  From Eddie Bauer.

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Here’s a great accessory to pack for your beach vacation….a packable straw hat.  This one is from Eddie Bauer and comes in natural or blue.  $24.50.

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Dear God…what is the world coming to when we have to have hidden side-elastic inserts that provide up to 2 inches of breathing room?!  But…these are really cute and affordable and come with a coordinating tie belt.  Available in 5 solid colors, 3 prints, and denim.  Petite sizes available.  Order from Lands End.

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I really love the selection of mix and match swimwear from Lands End.  Choose from banduar, tankini or bikini tops to pair with your choice of 3 bottoms.  Cover-up skirt and one-piece styles also availalbe.  What a great collection!  My choice:  the black bandeau top coupled with the black/white coral reef print swim-mini.  Available in an assortment of solids and prints for regular and short torso sizes 4-16, and women’s sizes 16W-26W.  Order from Land’s End.

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This sweater is perfect for this time of the year, while it’s still cool in the mornings and evenings.  Great for those cold offices, too!  Available in five colors.  Also available in Petite.  $89.  Order from Talbots.

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I love these mix and match separates, and the color selection is great!  I like the lime/olive paisley bikini top ($44) paired with the skirted bottom ($49).  It never ceases to amaze me how so little fabric can cost so much, but maybe that’s just me!  Misses sizes 4-16.  Order from Talbots.

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Wow…what a great idea for spring!  It’s a peacoat in all-weather fabric.  And…it’s from L.L.Bean.  Surprise…any you thought they only made totes!  Three classic colors.  Only $139.  Petite sizes available.  Order from L.L.Bean.

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