During these busy weeks of the holiday season, most of us are going in and out of buildings for various reasons. The constant temperature change makes it difficult to stay comfortable, which is why I prefer to use a layering strategy. A nice, medium weight sweater in between your clothes and your outer jacket is a smart idea to stay as warm as you want no matter where you’re at. This Pleat Ruffled Sweater is adorably chic and should work nicely as part of your layering strategy.

Ruffles of all types have really become a fashion focus this winter. The pleated ruffles on this cardigan are a nice changeup, bulking up the edges and adding some lovely definition. Classic ruffle trim creates vertical lines in the bodice, elongating the torso. A thick ribbed waistband with ruffle trim creates the illusion of a belt and establishes a separation between the upper and lower body. This design feature helps create the appearance of a waist and hips for women who don’t have well-defined curves.