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Give yourself five points for every correct answer. A score of 75 or above indicates you’re fashion-savvy.

1. C is correct, of course. Even in a dress-down business environment, a soft, unobtrusive femininity is preferred over blatantly trendy clothes.

2. C. White was a very popular color for spring before the world changed in September.

3. D is our pick. You can check out magazines and even celebrities, but do not think just because they wear something, you can.

4. C again. Don’t try to overwhelm anyone by looking like a fashion runway.

5. D is the answer. The professional uniforming is beginning to shift to a dressier look. Pale blue ties, a favorite with George W. Bush, carry a message of sincerity.

6. A. We can’t see boots, much less white boots, as the temperatures rise.

7. D of course. The temptation is always to take a bargain and run with it. Unless you’re in resales, don’t buy it if you don’t have a plan for it.

8. B. As of this writing, the Globes are expected to signal a return to Hollywood glamour. It’s a relief to designers hoping for credits on the Oscars’ red carpet in late March.

9. D is the correct answer. But with the economy still sputtering, it makes sense to have a good reason to invest in your wardrobe.

10. B. Camouflage prints were last year’s hit and this year’s bad taste.

11. D. The flag motif may have been overdone. You may cry exploitation at too many patriotic T-shirts, but the idea isn’t going to go away soon.

12. B. The peacoat is a classic back for a romp.

13. C. Unless you have a long overshirt, you have to have a flat tummy and small hips to carry off the look.

14. B. It may not be dress-for-success, but a more serious professional look is returning to some work environments.

15. C. The fall equestrian clothes looked great on the runways but short of wearing them for carpools, movies and stable time, their appropriateness may be limited. Beware of looking as if you’re in costume.

16. D. Be careful how you pair the season’s wide, low-riding belt with soft, swishy skirts and silk dresses. Stay simple.

17. A. Don’t get caught up in the designer cachet. It’s like The Emperor’s New Clothes.

18. D. Buy anything in your budget that you love, but it’s not the time to splurge on high-priced status items.

19. D. You never want to eclipse yourself with style details.

20. D. Bare legs under micro miniskirts and styles your children love are neither elegant nor attractive.

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