We don't know about you, but there's something about this festive time of year that makes us want to look just a bit better than normal. Maybe it's because we're trying to hide the couple of pounds we're still trying to work off from Thanksgiving, or maybe it's because we're inspired by all the beautiful decorations everywhere. Whatever the reason, it means we're on the lookout for great new looks (at a bargain).

If you're buying something new for a party, keep in mind that if you'll only wear it once, it's not really a good buy, even if you got it for a great price. That's why in this week's Flatter Your Figure, we're showing you items that will work perfectly for a holiday party, will help your body look its best, don't cost much, plus you'll get plenty of wear out of them.