The Sweater Dress

One of the things I really appreciate when it gets colder are sweaters, sweaters of all kinds, and even sweater dresses. While there are many ways to wear a plus size sweater dress I prefer them looser then belted with opaque tights and tall boots. How do you like to wear your sweater dresses?
Avenue has quite a few pretty ones at the moment (all on sale below $40). Here are my favorites:

For me the perfect features of the ultimate sweater dress would include: medium weight knit with texture (not necessarily cables), a-line skirt (I just find the extra fabric warmer), below the knee, a loose neck, cowl or pseudo-neckline, and at least 3/4 length sleeves but the longer the better. What features do you like in your sweater dresses?
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