Some May-December romances are destined to fail (sorry, Tom and Katie). Others manage to stick around longer than we expected (kudos, Cameron and Justin).

And still others? Totally made to last. To wit: the long-term relationship between you and Jessie May, the Canadian designer behind a line of cozy knitwear that makes birds suddenly appear and your heart skip a beat.

May’s graceful creations are all made from incredibly soft fabrics like cotton, cashmere, and modal. Our favorites include her flowy empire waist tank dresses, sophisticated kimono-style wrap sweaters, and playfully long knit tops.

And because each piece is so versatile, you can just as easily pile them on in layers as you can wear them alone. In fact, May makes dressing so simple, you’ll soon be counting on her designs year after year.

Because they, like your relationship to them, are built to last.

Available at L. Bartlett, 3839 McKinney Avenue, West Village (214-521-3500). To see styles, go to jessiemay.com.