Santa isn't the most fashion-forward fellow—dude lives out in the sticks. And until fashion-sense surgery is available, it falls to the trendy to outfit the color-blind and pattern-challenged. There are people out there who don't have a clue when it comes to fashion, so why not buy them one this holiday season? You could be a Scrooge and give them a paper bag to wear on their heads (the most au courant are available at Whole Foods), but that's more of a Band-Aid and it sure as hell won't score you an invite to their New Year's Eve shindig. Be giving this season with the gift of instant fashion.

The Style of Champions
No more hustlin' the streets of Philly in XXXL white T-shirts with your homeboys. These basketball Ts from Spud L are the latest in ball court casual with fresh, NBA-inspired designs. They come in a Wheaties-style box, so you don't even have to wrap. $36, Ubiq Philly, 1509 Walnut St., 215-988-0194

Pack a Punch
Your best butch friend won't survive the winter in beaters and flannel alone. Give her this sporty Adidas vest for a rough-and-tough Rainbow Brite look. She'll be fierce without breaking your arm, and you won't break a shopping sweat. $85, Ubiq Philly

Knit and Wit
No more outdated knit afghans for sexy seniors on the go. A sophisticated lady can drape this gauzy wrap from Nirvanna around her shoulders to keep out chills or tie it at the neck for on-the-spot spunk. Bingo night will never be the same. $55, ME & Blue, 311 Market St, second floor, 215-629-2347

Bring Out His Sweater Side
Metrosexuals appear to have it all fashionably figured out. But the wardrobe of any self-respecting metro is simply incomplete without one of these fun argyle sweaters. Do your cashmere connoisseur a favor and fix him up with a must-have. He'll be a polished diamond in the rough city. $79, United Colors of Benetton, 1520 Walnut St., 215-546-9830

Hipster Decoder Ring
It's becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish the real homeless from the fakers in this city. Help us all spot the hipster shrouded in thrift store couture by giving your bohemian buddy a flashy cocktail ring. He'll never be mistaken for a panhandler on Market Street again. $44, Ubiq Philly

Suit Him Up
A sharp blazer is the easiest way to add instant class to the corporate cube-dweller's ensemble. And it's virtually foolproof: Any suit can pull one off. But we hope he'll keep this timeless herringbone from Kuhlman on. It's a step up from the basic three-piece, and it will boost his confidence in the boardroom. He's on his own in the bedroom. $245, Kuhlman, 227 Market St., 215-925-1712

Note to Scene Kids
The studded belt has retired. Help your little moshing zombie get a jump on the death of the latest trend with the iPod belt. Now that they can shuffle in the pit, all the posers need is a new catchphrase. How hardcore would that be? What makes it extra hot is that it's hard to find on store shelves. $29.99, Target.com

What a Warm Feeling!
Legwarmers will have fitness freaks in need of a Flashdance fix stalking the treadmill like it's a runway. With a quick visit to the locker room afterwards, they can hit the scene like a maniac with a mini and the versatile warmers worn over a pair of pumps. $10, www.greasywaitress.com

Or consider these:
Avoid bedhead this season with the Revlon Holiday Hair Affair. The kit contains three hair extension clips that make festive tresses a no-brainer for the shoddily shorn and limp-locked. $19.99, Rite-Aid, 1535 Chestnut St., 215-564-2790 … Give a football fan a hand this winter with the gift of a snazzy Eagles G-III Varsity leather jacket. Your Birds' fanatic will stand out from the rest of the intoxicated flock without ruffling any fashion feathers. $199.99, www.modells.com