Giving the Gift of Style Looking for something practical or utterly over-the-top? Here are ten wearable gift ideas that will fit beautifully this holiday season Global Business Gift Guide By Julie Gordon Imagine the look on your wife's face when she tears open a gift box to reveal an Oscar de la Renta bag. Or your husband's reaction to a brand-new shearling coat. Or your grandmother's smile when she sees a personalized pink apron with pictures of her family. Whether you're shopping for a bona fide fashionista, looking to knock some style sense into someone, or just trying to find something cute and quirky, wearable gifts are hot this season. In fact, 65% of all holiday gifts set to be purchased this year will be in the clothing category, according to survey results from the NPD Group, a consumer and retail information company based in Port Washington, N.Y. So you'd better get a move on if you want the buy the best products out there. In this, the first in our series of gift guides leading up to the holidays, we look at clothes and accessories in a range of price categories, from less than $25 to more than $10,000. Our hope is that readers will find useful suggestions, and maybe even a little fantasy, to fit everyone's budget. <leadin>Keeping Warm</leadin> A no-miss holiday gift is the hat-gloves-scarf set, or some variation thereof. Winter accessories usually fit, are easy to find, and are always in need of replacement (who hasn't lost at least one of each every year?). However, generic striped prints are often boring and can seem impersonal. But that doesn't mean you can't give that favorite wintertime gift. It just needs to be jazzed up a little. For men, Marc Jacobs' trapper hat ($375) is a perfect idea. This raccoon and suede piece is modern, extremely warm, and masculine. On the other end of the budget spectrum, Banana Republic (<ticker>GPS</ticker>) makes several fashionable pairs of women's and men's gloves. Our favorite? The merino/cashmere gloves for women. At $48, they're more affordable than a 100% cashmere set from another designer, but they still feel high-quality. But what good is a hat-gloves-scarf set without proper outerwear? As an accompanying gift to a winter accessory or as a separate present altogether, jackets, down vests, and fleeces are smart choices. Pieces by trusted brand North Face (<ticker>VFC</ticker>) can be used by athletes during outdoor adventures or by city-dwellers looking to brave crowded streets. <leadin>Looking Hot</leadin> Looking for something a little more upscale? Three words: shearling and fur. John Varvatos and Bamford & Sons make incredible men's shearling coats for around $2,000. For women, Helen Yarmak's Russian broadtail short jacket is soft, gorgeous, and up-to-date. Though pricey at $12,000, any woman would be lucky to have one. Unless she's an animal activist. In that case, stick to faux. Outerwear is necessary for those cold days, but there are also nights to consider. Hanky Panky, known for its lacy yet comfortable underwear, has a holiday gift tin this season for $55, which comes with three pink pairs. BedHead pajamas come in almost every print imaginable and run in the neighborhood of $100. Because as important as it is to feel confident during the day, it's also necessary to feel good about yourself at night. http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/oct2006/db20061026_859918.htm http://images.businessweek.com/ss/06/10/giftguide/index_01.htm,http://images.businessweek.com/ss/07/12/1210_bestworst_products/index_01.htm,http://images.businessweek.com/ss/07/12/1210_best_worst_people/index_01.htm False