Holiday Fashion Trends

Get the lowdown on the hottest looks of the season, selected by PEOPLE's style director. By Serena Kappes

  • HOLIDAY TREND: VELVET photo | Marg Helgenberger, Martina McBride

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Updated: Thursday Dec 16, 2004 | 06:00 AM EST

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HOLIDAY TREND: VELVET

Velvet, one of fall's top trends, is also huge for the holidays, says Kaufman. Whether wearing a velvet blazer over jeans (as seen on CSI's Marg Helgenberger) or an elegant dress (on country singer Martina McBride), the fabric "just has that tactile, luxurious feel."