HOW TO DRESS AN 'IDOL': Forget Kelly Clarkson. There's another American idol on the scene. Designer Charlie Lapson.

Lapson, who outfitted runner-up Justin Guarini and finalists Jim Verraros and RJ Helton for the show's final episodes this week, was brought in at the last minute over Labor Day weekend. Even one of the show's hosts commented on Guarini's velour top with black textured pants, which he wore to perform "Get Here" on Tuesday night. At one point, co-host Brian Dunkleman grabbed Guarini's shirt and asked "Is this velvet?" Guarini smiled that adorable smile and said "It's Charlie Lapson!" but viewers missed the comment as the show cut to commercial.