PSA: How To Layer For The Cold

[AGBF]

This is a public service announcement on how to layer for the cold. I just happened to catch sight of this piece while I was reading other news. My first thought was to add it to the end of the thread on how to dress in Chicago, but then I thought it might not get the attention of anyone who had not not followed that particular thread.

I learned a few things from this article, even though I have spent my entire life in New England. I did not know, for instance, that it was best to layer one's clothes loosely. I always layer my clothes, but I always put the layer closest to my skin on very tightly or else I get cold. In fact, that is one "trick" I found about dressing for the cold and I am reluctant to give it up despite the advice of this expert! (I am wondering if having one layer not be loose will undo all the good of the layering!)

I also did not know that it was important not to sweat in the bitter cold, probably because I have rarely experienced life threatening cold for more than a few minutes at a time.

At any rate, I know that spring is coming for those of us in the northern hemisphere, but read this if it interests you.

https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/2/18/18224029/cold-weather-layering-polar-vortex

 

[missy]

Thank you for this @AGBF, I learned a few things too. Thanks for sharing this important info with us. Stay warm and comfortable everyone. Hang on Spring is on the way! And for those who are in summer now enjoy it while you can.

 

[Karl_K]

or just get used to the cold, people are under 7 layers and I'm out in shorts.

 

[missy]

or just get used to the cold, people are under 7 layers and I'm out in shorts.

If only it were that easy. We all have different temperature tolerances and it is not simply mind over matter. Oh how I wish it were. Tell my ulcerating fingers (in 50 degree F temps if not wearing gloves) that they just need to toughen up. Cause if that would work I’d be golden sunshine warm.

 

[redwood66]

It is flipping cold here and the wind is howling. If I did not put on three layers and gloves to go outside even though I will only be out 10 mins, it would be awful and my fingers would ache all day.

 

[AGBF]

The wind is really howling here, too. For some reason I love wind. It was very windy the day I got married (which was in March) and my veil blew all over the place. Last night, however, the wind sounded scary. I thought about how it must feel to be caught in a hurricane or tornado or gale. I felt really vulnerable. I have lived through hurricanes, but last night in an upstairs bedroom with no protection between my bed and the ceiling/roof it felt worse than I had remembered. Not terrifying. Interesting and making me feel the power of nature.

 

[House Cat]

The best solution to this problem is a move to Hawaii. Drinking pina coladas on the beach is much better than layering loosely.

 

[AGBF]

The best solution to this problem is a move to Hawaii. Drinking pina coladas on the beach is much better than layering loosely.

You may be right, but not everyone can make it in Hawaii. One of my best friends, who is from California, tried it. She and her husband could not make it there.

 

[House Cat]

You may be right, but not everyone can make it in Hawaii. One of my best friends, who is from California, tried it. She and her husband could not make it there.

You’re ruining the fantasy Deb.

 

[Karl_K]

If only it were that easy. We all have different temperature tolerances and it is not simply mind over matter. Oh how I wish it were. Tell my ulcerating fingers (in 50 degree F temps if not wearing gloves) that they just need to toughen up. Cause if that would work I’d be golden sunshine warm.

I'm so sorry I was being a goof and never ever wanted to upset anyone.
I am sorry.

 

[AGBF]

I'm so sorry I was being a goof and never ever wanted to upset anyone.
I am sorry.

There's no way you upset missy, Karl!

Deb

 

[missy]

I'm so sorry I was being a goof and never ever wanted to upset anyone.
I am sorry.

Aww no @Karl_K you didn't upset me at all! I know you were just being funny. (((Hugs))).

 

[missy]

There's no way you upset missy, Karl!

Deb

HA! Just saw this Deb and as always you are completely correct. Thanks for chiming in and (((hugs))).

The best solution to this problem is a move to Hawaii. Drinking pina coladas on the beach is much better than layering loosely.

I agree...I think we all could use a one way ticket to Hawaii just about now.

 

[missy]

Too much?

 

[Dancing Fire]

So Al Gore is wrong? . Maybe he meant global freezing?.

 

[tyty333]

I kind of like this look...top chain may be a bit heavy though.


What? Did I read something wrong???

 

[missy]

I kind of like this look...top chain may be a bit heavy though.


What? Did I read something wrong???

No you are on point @tyty333!
Here is how I prefer to layer for the cold.






The bling will heat us up and keep us warm and safe.

 

[tyty333]

No you are on point @tyty333!
Here is how I prefer to layer for the cold.






The bling will heat us up and keep us warm and safe.

Nice Missy...I like your style!