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Byline: Michael Carl
When I think of the 1980s, the word "subtle" doesn't exactly come to mind: The hair was high, the shoulders were wide, and the models were super. Designers are now exploring the business end of the decade by paying tribute to power dressing. Emporio Armani's steely gray pants and structured blazer are office-appropriate and a touch sexy. Yves Saint Laurent's slim-fitting cashmere dress and jacket with a nipped-in waist prove that you don't need a bustier to accentuate curves (no offense, Madonna). And Louis Vuitton's roomy harem pants and cashmere wool sweater seem subdued enough, but the silver collar, long gloves, and towering fez are ...