A swath of satin and a trim of velvet do a holiday outfit make.

A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.
— Coco Chanel

 Boutique Row on McDermot Avenue has many delightful dress stores, all with something perfect for the holidays. Try

Connect Four, Commonwealth Blend and October for a casual, urban frock; Hoopers and Ragpickers for dresses with a retro twist; Katch 22 for something eclectic with a punch of colour; and Cake and Candie & Dolls (around the corner on Albert Street) for anything black tie.

Black sequined Betsey Johnson dress with velvet bows $298 Candie & Dolls 101-52 Albert St. 956-2293

Purple satin sheath with braided straps $120 Cake Clothing 225 McDermot Ave. 284-4854

Strapless blue velvet by Betsey Johnson $438 Candie & Dolls 101-52 Albert St. 956-2293

Vintage 1950s royal blue silk velvet dress $55 Ragpickers Antifashion Emporium 216 McDermot Ave. 942-7992