The Long and Short of It HOLIDAY DAZZLE

Dripping to the floor or rising above the knee showing your oh-so-pretty legs, hems are all over the place this season.

Evening wear is classic, regal and sexy. A touch of Hollywood with fabulously feminine lines. Look for gowns with lots of fine ruching and fuller skirts. Soft pastels appear in shades of soft blush pink and silvery blues as well as delicate tones of champagne and gold metallics.

Pair your evening wear with the seasons must-have accessory – the clutch. A velvet clutch, a sparkly clutch, a satin clutch. You simply cannot have too many.

For less formal festivities consider the after-five trousers with prints and metallics being all the rage. Texture remains a focus this winter. Suede, leather and velvet continue to appear.

Close fitting, sophisticated dresses with belts, belts, belts showing off the waist will take you from office to evening.

Feeling a little edgier? Opt for regal jewel tones and lots of black and reds. Finish your look with a pair of skyhigh platforms in colorful suede or the everpopular boot. [AWM]

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