Shopping mall in BudapestThe holiday Muzak is a'blaring. The holiday lights are a'glowing. The creepy shopping mall window scenes with plastic Santas and children are a'moving.

It's holiday shopping time.

This is a stressful time for many, but can be a fun time for all. It's all about mindset; enjoying the fact that it's going to take forever, and you're going to have to wait in line, and none of the staff at the store works there the rest of the year, etc. One way to prevent needless suffering is to dress appropriately. Read on for five tips for men and women.

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5 Tips on Dressing for Holiday Shopping

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  • 1. Comfort above fashion? Almost
  • 2. Speaking of accessories, go nuts!
  • 3. Whatever you're wearing, make sure you can take it off easily
  • 4. Watch for overheating
  • 5. Carry a bag or a man-bag with survival items