Efan Knit Loungewear Set ($52, originally $73) With its cropped, flared pants and a Henley-style button-up sweater, this set blurs the line between loungewear and clothing.

For footwear, I opted for some fleece-lined suede boots to add some texture to the look. Outfit 4: I also love this brown cable knit sweater because of the darker mood it adds to the look!

The main alternative to a Better Sweater that I'd recommend is anything from the R1 line. The standard R1, the R1 Air, and the R1 Thermal are all more technical, easier-to-pack fleece options.

Not to worry. Ruffwear makes additional outerwear you can layer over the Fernie in harsher conditions. Ruffwear Fernie Sweater Knit Fleece Dog Jacket is $59.95 at www.ruffwear.com.