January 13, 2004 -- IF you want to take another step up the ladder, look no further than your closet.

Just make sure it's not full of open-toed shoes and plunging necklines - or, for that matter, boxy blazers and boring shoes.

"Clothing is here to make us feel more confident, more beautiful, more bold - even in the workplace," says Roopal Patel, women's fashion director for Bergdorf Goodman.

"You should always try to look chic and amazing."

"Amazing," yes; flashy, no - especially if you're angling for a promotion.

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