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10 Places to Get a New Year's Eve Outfit

Head out shopping to find the perfect outfit to ring in 2012 in Hauppauge and the surrounding towns.

Finding the perfect thing to wear on New Year's Eve can be challenging and overwhelming. Where do you start? Here is a list of stores in or near Hauppauge that will help you the perfect ensemble.

* : Dress Barn offers woman's apparel, dresses, suits, blouses, and shoes. This is a great place to get hard to find sizes because they carry everything from size 2 to 24.

* : This trendy boutique in Commack’s Peppertree Commons has dresses, blouses and accessories to complete any New Year's eve ensemble.

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* : Looking for a suit or blazer for that fancy party you're invited to? This men's apparel store in the Mayfair Shopping Center in Commack is offering deals on blazers, topcoat, dress shirts and more.

* : A one-stop shop for formal dresses and fun party outfits, Mandee also carries shoes and a range of accessories. They even sell cute pajamas if you plan to ring in the New Year at home. The nearest Mandee store is on Smithtown Main Street.

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* : Whether you're looking for a sleek party dress or sparkly cardigan to complete your look, GAP has classic and trendy options that you can mix and match.

* : This is a great place for men to purchase or rent tuxedo's for the holiday events. They offer great prices for both contemporary and traditional tuxedos. If you’re going to an extremely formal event and need a tuxedo, this is the place for you.

* Famous Footwear: Famous Footwear has the latest shoes to keep you dancing on New Year's Eve. It's located on 1770 Veterans Highway, Islandia. Famous Footwear is a wonderful place to find any type of shoe you could possible want, from sneakers to knee-high boots.

* : Kohl's is a department store that offers all different types of apparel for men, women and children. Items throughout the store are reasonably priced, at a mid-level price point. They also offer some designer fashion lines.

* TJ Maxx: This retailer is in the Islandia Shopping Center, 1820 Veterans Highway, Islandia. TJ Maxx offers designer clothing and handbags (among other accessories) at a discounted rate. It also sells home decor, so if you are in need of adding some decorations to your house for the New Year, this would be a great place to check out.

* Smith Haven Mall: If you seem to have a hard time finding anything to wear, there’s always the option of hitting up Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove to shop major name brands. Major department stores include JC Penny Macy’s, Sears and H&M. There are dozens of smaller boutiques sure to sell clothing to create the look you are going for.


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