Cambridge cable knit sweaters, J.Crew ($78 each). 1625 Chestnut St., 215-977-7335

Cable Ready
Bundle up with luxe fabrics from an American classic.

When it comes to giving, Kate Wilhelm’s model is one we should all follow. “I like to give gifts that I’d like to get,” she explains. “Especially gifts that are beautiful, versatile, and comfortable.” In the same breath, the senior vice president for business development of The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society recommends the classic silhouette of J.Crew’s cashmere cable knits. “The style is very versatile,” she says. “You can wear this sweater to a business meeting, to a garden tour, or to a drinks-and-dinner date. It works with a skirt, with pants, or under a jacket when you need to layer.” Wilhelm, a Philly-area native who is all too familiar with the art of layering for a blustery winter day, has no doubt that her gifts will become wardrobe staples this year. “I already have colors picked out for my mom, my sister, and my closet,” she says.