Start with the detailed charts on the website of SHOWOFFFF. Look at the shoulder, the bust and the length measurements. If you are planning to layer your shrug over thick sweaters or hoodies, size up if you want room to move, or size down for a closer, fitted look.

Cotton and cotton blends are the best bet you’ll take round the year. They let your skin breathe when it’s hot and still feel cosy when it’s chilly. During the winters, the lightweight knits keep you warm but won’t make you sweat indoors. In the typical air conditioned office environment try the medium weight fabrics, they give you just the perfect coverage without the heavy feeling.

Shrugs for women work great over both, the dresses and the tops. They add a bit of coverage and let you wear your favorite fits longer through the seasons. You can throw them over the t-shirts, tops or just blouses, pretty much anything. This flex is what makes these fits a wardrobe staple.

For the knit shrugs, hand wash using cold water and use a gentle detergent. For cotton blends, a gentle machine cycle works well. It helps the stoppage of the material shrinkage and color fading. Never twist or wring out knits, just squeeze out the extra water gently, then lay them flat to dry so they keep shape. Don’t hang them up when they are wet and avoid the high heat dryers.