| What do you buy the woman who already | | | | French-cuff dress shirt. |
| owns a battery-operated Christmas | | | | Other key items include knit polo |
| sweater with twinkling lights? Or what | | | | shirts, usually with a contrasting |
| about the man who has more neckties in | | | | collar and often with a patterned body; |
| his closet than Santa's has helpers? And | | | | lightweight zippered jackets; easy-fit |
| what about the fashion-savvy kids on | | | | slacks, often in khaki; and accessories |
| your shopping list? Is it Hot Topic, the | | | | associated with golf, such as patterned |
| Gap, Guess or Reebok? | | | | socks. |
| For women, shoppers considering clothes | | | | The sports of skateboarding and in-line |
| should think of something like a stretch | | | | skating have inspired the next trend - |
| velvet mock turtleneck - practical yet | | | | that of longer, baggier shorts. |
| elegant and luxurious. Or, consider a | | | | Essentially a casual look for younger |
| chic idea: a box of socks, tights or | | | | men, these oversized shorts are likely |
| other hosiery. Socks come in all kinds | | | | to be teamed with colorful print shirts |
| of patterns and colors. Looking for | | | | and athletic shoes or hiking boots. In |
| luxury? Consider something she can sleep | | | | dressier mode, look for the continuing |
| or lounge in, maybe something in satin | | | | popularity of the matching shirt-and-tie |
| charmeuse. | | | | combination. It may sound like an old |
| For the men on your shopping list, | | | | and corny idea, but when designers give |
| fashionable gifts don't have to be | | | | it a twist, it's quite refreshing with |
| expensive. There are all kinds of trendy | | | | deep colors and shiny fabrics. |
| gifts for men that cost less than $100. | | | | Boys are still very much interested in |
| Holiday sweaters are a fashion staple | | | | team apparel. It seems that many of |
| for men that never go out of season. And | | | | them, the bigger the logo, the better |
| pair of winter slacks that can be worn | | | | the Christmas. Remember, teens in |
| with a sport coat or a T-shirt are gifts | | | | general are brand-conscious. Kids who |
| any man would love to receive. Or, | | | | are into Disney can't get enough of |
| consider something a bit posh - a | | | | Winnie the Pooh, Mickey and all those |
| leather cigar case, cuff links, silk | | | | other enduring and endearing characters. |
| boxers, or the always popular | | | | |