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Conservative sophisticates of the 30-and-over set find classic womenswear with a modern twist at Dana Buchman's eponymous flagship. On the numerous, freestanding racks scattered throughout the spacious store, tweed jackets and elegant, fitted pantsuits allow businesswomen to update their office wardrobes with a feminine touch. More playful shoppers, meanwhile, can browse through the endless rows and shelves of casualwear like beaded, knit tops and cardigan sweaters with detachable, rabbit-fur collars. This frequent use of plush fabrics—from silk charmeuse for the blouses to patterned, suede for the separates—underscores that, for Buchman, comfort is just as important as style. — Lauren Berger

The Midtown East store features a sizable petite section.