 | | VIDEO | |  | | Scene In: The U Street corridor | "Fashion is fleeting, but style is eternal," says shy-guy Duane Gross, who makes his statements with his unique look. In the latest installment of our on-going video series, we see chic classics mixed with edgy accessories, from fantastic fishnets to girlie ruffles to cutting-edge cuffs.
Scene In » Watch Video | | | | | | |  | | | DECOR | | An all-American holiday | | Enjoy holiday treats, caroling and tours of decorated rooms to celebrate the season in the Daughters of the American Revolution's historic home (1776 D St., NW). One of the best showcases for decorative arts in the city, the real treats here are the museum's 31 period spaces. Guides offer tours on the hour and the half hour Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Best of all? Admission is free.
Details » Read More | |  | | | | | |  | | | SHOPPING | | Buys in the hoods | Neighborhood to neighborhood, the Washington-area's chock full of options for gift-giving. Pop into shops along Georgetown's cobblestone streets for classy finds like Teroforma's Whisky Lovers set, a pair of slinky, mouth-blown tumblers and six soapstones that ingeniously chill your dram of choice without watering it down ($70, Proper Topper, 3213 P St. NW; 202-333-6200). Pick up a Prova vintage-silk scarf -- made by a former Vogue editor and worn by the current first lady -- these are the "It Girl" presents of the season ($395, Barneys Co-op, 5471 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase; 301-634-4061). And score stylish crafts in Old Town Alexandria, like Cate & Levi's stuffed monkeys (and frogs and bunnies) -- the one-of-a-kind creations are handmade from reclaimed wool ($100, Pink & Brown, 1212 King St., Alexandria; 703- 684-1050).
Fashion Washington » Read More | | | | | | FASHION RX | |  | | Style for all seasons | Shorts in the Winter?: I bought a pair of wool shorts at Gap. I'm definitely not stick thin (more of an hour glass figure). How should I wear them? Thanks! Holly Thomas: These could be cute with a cozy knit sweater, opaque tights and knee-high flat boots. Just be sure to experiment with the proportions to make sure they don't end up looking a bit dowdy.
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