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Sequins are perfect for the holidays.

From a shimmering, slouchy trouser (the ideal alternative to a dress) to a classic shirt with sequin sleeves, here are our top picks for pieces guaranteed to make you sparkle.

SHOP THE SLIDESHOW: French Connection viscose sequin blazer, $198, canada. frenchconnection.com. Joe Fresh polyester sequin skirt, $39, joefresh.com. Ark & Co. at Mendocino polyester sequin dress, $158, mendocino.ca. J.Crew cotton shirt, $344, at J.Crew, jcrew.com

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PRODUCTS: GEOFFREY ROSS. RUNWAY: MONDADORI PHOTO. OFF-FIGURE STYLING: RODNEY SMITH/ JUDYINC.COM

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like amethyst, sapphire and
emerald. The full coverage
of a bootie makes high heels
easier to wear than stilettos,
while still offering plenty
of leg-lengthening height.

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Vanessa Taylor’s
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HOW TO WEAR IT:

Pair booties in dark colour
with opaque tights of the
same shade.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT:

Nine West suede platform ankle boots, $180, ninewest.ca. Aldo pigskin and canvas-blend suede ankle boots, $110, aldoshoes.com.

Stuart Weitzman suede ankle boots, $440, brownsshoes.com

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