Navy Ruched Marilyn Sweater Dress

$58.00$38.00 at Torrid

I came across this simple, but cute, navy dress for a workday fabulous look. It 's a basic but smart addition to a cold weather wardrobe and can can be dressed up for added appeal.

What do you think? Love it or not so much?

Adding quality and classic pieces to your cold weather wardrobe is an investment in your current and future winter attire that shouldn't be avoided. Naturally we shop for items that are current and trendy for the moment, but having these key elements can carry you into future winters without worry of them losing their style or wear-ability. Read Seven Must Haves for your Winter Wardrobe and share with me your must have items for cold winter days.

Women's Plus Short Wool-Blend Coats

$82.00 at Old Navy

A not so secret truth about me is that I rarely wear coats. I don't like them.  I just don't like the idea of knowing eventually I'll be carrying that coat around once I've reached my destination. If I know that I can get away with it, I'll dash from one heated place to another never having to worry about the bothersome on and off associated with wearing outerwear.

Unfortunately, for me at least, there are times when nothing less than a warm coat will do. Thankfully there are some fabulously cute options in outerwear for plus size women and some great pricing too.

This cute double breasted wool coat is nicely priced and comes in three colors,saucy red, black and chinchilla.