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