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On "All My Children," yummy mummy Reese Williams (Tamara Braun) puts a feminine twist on tuxedo-style tailoring. The danger of the black vest and white shirt double whammy is that you'll be in a restaurant and another customer will mistakenly snap their fingers at you and demand to know the whereabouts of their the surf 'n' turf. Nothing against the service industry, but surely no one goes into it for the clothes?

Fortunately, if you choose the right pieces for this look, you can make it clear that the only beings you're serving are the gods of style. Choose quality tailoring that fits your figure and opt for touches of embellishment to elevate your outfit from uniform to unique. In the case of Reese's ensemble, it's the dashing cut of her close-fitting vest paired with a ruffled white shirt that send the message that she's class, not staff. And with a mother-in-law to be like Erica Kane, that's a very important message.