By Connie Wang & Willow Lindley, Refinery29

Here at R29, ugly sweaters are akin to pugs; so awkward and weird that we can't not love them. Yep - we're the kinds of people who don't wait around for Ugly Sweater Parties to wear our fugly fuzzy friends out, and we do it proudly.

Fortunately for us, the graphic, retro, over-the-top ugly sweater is something of a trend this season, so you won't attract quite as many weird stares wearing one on the subway as you used to. This also means that there was tons of styling inspiration on the fall runways to help us pair those sweaters with trousers, skirts, dresses, and so much more (but not reindeer ears, Santa hats, and a mug of eggnog, thankyouverymuch).

To celebrate this quirky turn of events, our Shops team dug hard through all of our favorite thrift stores to bring you the best vintage sweaters. And we styled some of our favorites in these five Perfect Outfits. Falling in love? (We don't blame you.) Just remember to shop fast, because

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Planning a whimsical, bohemian affair with feathery details? We found inspired presents for your entire bridal party. Whether it's mini shea-butter soaps for your guests or a golden tray painted with feathers for your maid of honor, the vibe of these gifts is organic, exotic, and oh-so-pretty.

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Holiday party season has officially begun, which means the time has come to wrangle your best festive wear so you can dress to impress! If you're anything like me, you know the best approach for nailing the best look is to start from the bottom up! Lucky for you, I've rounded up a handful of glamorous pairs of shoes that will help you do just that. Click through for 7 party shoes you'll actually wear more than once! - By Liz Stanley

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It's that time of year again. While many cringe at the sight of holiday decorations being sold at stores well before Halloween has even passed, I get excited that my favorite time of the year is just around the corner. With the recent success of the The Avengers, there are lots of kids who have become obsessed with superheros. Needless to say, your superhero-obsessed kids are going to want superhero-themed gifts for the holidays, and here are 7 gift ideas that your little crime-fighters will love: - By Cody Coombs

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When First Lady Michelle Obama stepped on stage on election night, the entire world was watching—and fashion copy-cats were taking note. Last week, British retailer Asda unveiled their new line of George brand holiday dresses and "The Michelle"—a $32 metallic red-and-black floral number inspired by the first lady's pricey Michael Kors creation—sold out within 48 hours.

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"Our Michelle Obama inspired flower jacquard dress was an instant hit amongst shoppers," George brand director Fiona Lambert told The Daily Mail.

The party dress's popularity was no accident: It was designed and named after George and Asda shoppers chose Michelle Obama as the most-impressive female dresser, ranking her ahead of Gwyneth Paltrow and Victoria Beckham. The entire fashion-icon inspired line—the big box retailer's new Moda "Impress Dresses" collection—launched on November 21, and sales have been brisk.

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By Leila Brillson, Refinery29

Yoko Ono once gained notoriety for her experimental films that obsessively studied the butt, so when Opening Ceremony announced its menswear collaboration with Ono, we had a feeling the resulting line was going to kick some gluteus maximus. And boy were we right. Upon perusing the just-released collection, it's clear that the artist/icon/being-from-another-universe's predilection for the rear really takes center stage.

Based on a book of line drawings she gave John Lennon for their wedding, "Fashions for Men" envisions a bunch of curious, tush-focused garments. Call us conservative, but pants with cut-out butts or bright, contrasting hands on the crotch might not make the most practical of purchases - but then again, those wearing Ono's light-up man-bras probably don't have practicality on the mind. But the point is this: The project came from a conceptual sketch originating from a conceptual artist based on a very specific concept - so naturally the