When being outside for extended lengths of time, the key is LAYERS.
Say it with me; L-A-Y-E-R-S.
Four layers seems to be best. Two thin, two thick.
I tend to wear hose, then two thin socks, then one thick pair.
It's harder for pants, 'cause I mostly only wear jeans. But I layer those too, best I can.
Shirts are easier (obviously), but investing in some thermal shirts is definitely a good idea.
As for outer gear, I usually prefer to pick thickly knitted gloves and mittens.
Also; be careful how you pick your coats. Just 'cause they look warm, doesn't mean that they ARE warm.
Normally, if they're thick and durable, they're warm. My coat is fuzzy and fluffy on the inside, which helps create and hold onto warm air pockets.
Never forget head-coverings either. You lose most of your body-heat via your head!
I tend to wear a jacket under my coat, so I have two hoods (since I have no hats), and a nice thick (and colorful) scarf.
Also: pick proper shoes! Alot of snow boots you buy at the stores are made of cheap material that'll crack within one or two winters, so pick wisely. Again here the key is thick-ness. Waterproof is a definite bonus and come in handy but not usually necessary.
...this is kinda an area where I'm lacking. I found out about the snow boots the hard way and my tennis shoes are sorta thin and...um..now has holes in the sides of 'em. Eeek.
Try not to get soaked via water, and don't go outside too wet lest you freeze -- although, frozen hair kinda looks pretty cool.
Eat warm things while outside...
And yeah, you'll probably be good, even if you are like me -- a lizard -- you should retain most of your body heat.
*audience blinks*
Oh yeah. I'm yammering on 'cause I'm tired. I've worked almost all week for the Salvation Army and I've been outside the last couple days instead of inside the stores.
Also: I live out in the middle of nowhere, most of this stuff...for all us who live outside of the city anyway...is common knowledge. I love being outside and I tend to have a good amount of stuff to do outside, during the winter.
I think the first thing you notice, when you dress for winter...is how heavy you feel. With all that extra weight (your clothes) that you're carrying around, you feel clunky. But if you do it right, you can adjust until you can move fairly normally.
What's better than playing in the snow? Running around with your dog, as the wind whips around you.
Perhaps as flurries are flying around.
What's better in the winter...than that? What's your favorite thing to do in the winter?
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Thanks for getting my point... I hope it was sharp enough.
This is a very helpful post for me.... I am living in a cold climate for the first time and I always feel cold!