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J. Jill's Fashion Advice for Entertaining at Home

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Homeward Bound Style Companion

QUINCY, Mass., Nov. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- December is a peak month for entertaining at home. Rising fuel prices and our increasingly time-pressed lifestyles make relaxed gatherings of friends and family all the more appealing this holiday season. Whether you're the hostess or guest, there's no reason to feel stressed deciding what to wear when you follow these three simple tips from J. Jill:

-Equate simplicity with elegance. The trick to looking elegant without
looking as though you tried too hard starts with clean lines and an
artfully blended palette that complements your complexion. Add a singular
dramatic flourish, the right touch of face-framing color or a well-placed
detail to reflect your personality while accentuating your inner and outer
strengths.

-Balance comfort with style. Choose fabrics with a soft fluid hand that
feel comfortable against the skin and move gracefully whether you're
cooking up a storm, trimming the tree or sampling chocolate.

-Think versatility and washability. During the busy holiday season, it's
helpful to have one or two versatile stars in your closet that can dress
up jeans and add the perfect finish to a lace skirt. Since the likelihood
of multiple wearings is high, it's doubly helpful if they're made of a
washable yet luxe fabric like microvelvet, whisper crepe, organic cotton
or J. Jill's own Wearever, a wrinkle-free blend of rayon and Lycra(R)
spandex.

From J. Jill's holiday '07 collection, here are a few style-wise ideas for the homeward bound:

-- Ballerina-inspired wrap top in washable microvelvet ($59), accented
with an eye-catching filigree marcasite pin ($39) over an ankle-
sweeping split skirt ($99).

-- Graceful black jacket with old world charm - peplum back details,
chiffon collar and etched buttons ($119 in machine washable velvet)
worn with Wearever wide-leg pants ($69 also washable) and hand strung
pearl necklace ($39).

-- Essential white shirt ($59 washable), brushed lace dance skirt,
embossed metallic belt ($39) and sleek tall boots featuring unexpected
velvet tie accents ($169).

-- Jubilation shirt bearing an embossed floral design ($49 washable)
cinched at the waist with an embroidered microsuede sash ($29), paired
with a fluid microvelvet skirt ($69 washable).

-- Velvet shirt with unique floral embroidery and antiqued-brass snaps
($149 washable) or a belted cashmere tunic in fuchsia, laurel or bright
red ($139 hand wash or dry clean) with J. Jill's authentic or tried-
and-true jeans ($59-$79 washable).

About J. Jill

Established in 1987 as DM Management, J. Jill is a national specialty retailer, cataloger and e-tailer of women's clothing and accessories with over 250 stores throughout the U.S. J. Jill became a wholly owned subsidiary of The Talbots, Inc. in May 2006. J. Jill offers clothing service and a serene shopping environment for the 35+ woman who takes care of everyone else. J. Jill stores carry relaxed weekend wear and casual business attire in a spectrum of sizes. The clothes are marked by fluid lines, feel-good fabrics, artful styling details and a cohesive color palette culled from nature. For more information, visit http://www.thetalbotsinc.com/ (corporate information) or http://www.jjill.com/ (online shopping site).