Top Must-Have’s For The Season (NAPSA)—Everyone wants to look their best during the holidays—from gatherings with family and friends to wearing that “perfeet” outfit for the company party. Smart shoppers know that the holiday season presents many oppor- tunities to shine, and this season the fashions are both flattering and fun. And when shopping at off-price retailers, holiday fashion dollars stretch even further! According to fashion experts, femininity abounds this holiday season with dresses and skirts as the clear-cut winners. Black is back in a big way, either alone or paired with red or metallies. Think luxe in terms of fabrics: plush velvet, fluid jersey, glamorous fur (real or faux). Holiday dressing can run the gamut from casual chie to stylish business attire to formal wear. For a family get-together, consider a fitted knit sweater (red is so “in” and so festive) paired with a trendy, plaid A-line skirt and high boots. The kimono tunic, with sheer, wide sleeves, is also a styl- ish choice. Caroling in the neighborhoodealls for something warm, but don’t forgo your inner fashionista. A bronze metallic parka with suede boots and knitted accessories looks casual yet stylish. Dresses are the season’s favorite—and the little black dress can go just about anywhere and is onee again a smart—and stylish—choice. Aecessories add major style this season. Shoes and bags are most definitely a key way to update your wardrobefor the holiday party season. An ideal way to accent all black is to wear a colorful bag: Consider turquoise, crimson or any shade of metallic. When choosing shoes, high heels are perfect with pants or dresses; Black is back for the holidays, alone or with metallics or holiday reds, experts say. ballet flats embellished with rosettes are both comfortable and chic. For more casual functions, boots are another great option and the styles are endless: knee-high lace-up boots, ankle stilettos or platform wedges. Leg wear is important, and tights (both textured and solid) provide both warmth and style. Don’t forget jewelry. Gold returns this year as a must-have addition to both casual and formal holiday outfits. All of these styles are available at off-price stores such as T.J. Maxx, which offers substantial savings every day on brand-name and designerfashion for the entire family and home. With new merchandise arriving every week in every store, it’s a whole new store every time you shop. Learn more at tjmaxx.com.
