clothes and the cold indoors

Klug · 27 October 2012 at 2:09AM

Hi. I suffer from cold hands and feet particularly but generally feel the cold anyway. We have the heating on low and don't want to turn it up more as no-one else in the house feels the cold as I do.
Please can anyone advise how to dress warmly in the house without looking like Michelin Man? I tend to live in jeans and sweatshirts (large hairy dog with me) but find that in the cold weather, the jeans are not warm enough. The only options I can think of are wool mix trousers but they are generally smart ones not slobby ones and they make me itch!
Thanks for any suggestions

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kittycat204 · 27 October 2012 at 2:16AM

ski trousers and something like http://shop.uniqlo.com/uk/goods/074764
or good old fashioned thermals.

Popperwell · 27 October 2012 at 2:41AM

I haven't got the ski pants but do all the usual stuff thermals, layered clothing(jumpers, dressing gown, gloves, thermal socks)anything...and lots from charity shops...fleeces.

I am warm and cosy in my bed as I write this but have realised the bed is cold if I move into another area of it so I may start to put a couple of hot water bottles in the cold part.

Many sit watching TV wrapped up, I often give in and just dive under the duvet.

Popperwell · 27 October 2012 at 3:57AM

Good post Saver...
I have brushed cotton PJ's too and my gloves have thinsulate in them(fingerless pair and a pair with fingers)I also have a kind of woollen hat that I can use too...I paid £4.50 for my gloves but the cheapest I have seen since is £3...will keep watching out...

Agree that keeping your head, hands and feet warm is very important, warm drinks and a hot meal...I have just eaten a large casserole with lots of veg, mince and gravy...it was lovely! I am much warmer too, I have been able to take my gloves off.

bossymoo · 27 October 2012 at 5:11AM

Thermals, slippers definitely and lots of warm drinks! A blanket and hot water bottle for when you are sitting. And exercise. Hoover the stairs, that always warms me up, as does cooking...

blossomhill_2 · 27 October 2012 at 6:20AM

Two things will keep you really warm

fingerless gloves (traditionally called mittens) - you will need to take them off far less often than other gloves, as you can still use your fingers, so they are much warmer

anti-chafing shorts from Evans - they are a sort of mesh and trap warmth without overdoing it - don't picture anything sexy, they aren't! but very warm without adding bulk under jeans etc LINK and size isn't too important

a third would be the heat packs sold for outdoor use - one of them slipped inside a layer of clothing keeps you toasty - they do them for boots too but not much use for hands - this sort of thing, not the microwave or boil up type LINK

a fleece ski cowl may be more versatile than a hat or scarf indoors LINK

It sounds like you have a bit of a circulation problem if it is your extremities so you (if you don't have an obvious health condition) may find some help by looking up ways to improve circulation

Good luck

GreyQueen · 27 October 2012 at 8:56AM

Having spent most of my life in perishing places with either no heating at all, or totally inadequate unaffordable heating, I've learned a few tricks.

Definately second the advice about wearing a hat indoors. It will make more of a difference than you would believe possible.

I have a habit of curling up on a sofa fostered by living in places where there were vicious drafts and cold-sucking floors. Have a fleece throw or furry blanket, perhaps with a hottie, and you'll be toasty.

Jeans are pretty pathetic in terms of keeping you warm, IMO, but you can bolster the warmth of any trouser by adding a pair of tights underneath, if you can't afford thermals or can't get any yet. You can also get outdoorsy-activity type trousers with a warm lining - check out TK Maxx if you have one. If you're bobbling around at home, how about a pair of fleecy trackie pants? They're pretty cosy.

Gilets are great to keep your torso warm without adding so many layers that you can barely move your arm. I'd also sing the praises of tunic tops which go down to at least mid-thigh, they make such a difference and stop your clothes gaping at the waistline and getting your kidneys chilly.

Deffo have regular hot drinks and eat frequently as the digestion will generate heat. When camping in cold sodden weather with the Mad Bushcrafters, we were taught to eat something before bed and to take a snack to our tent to eat during the night. HTH.

OrkneyStar · 27 October 2012 at 9:05AM

My DS and DH don't feel the cold, I do (especially hands and feet), we live in the Northern Isles so it can be really cold and icy winds too

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I adopt a layering strategy, leggins or woolen tights under my trousers. I agree jeans are not great- I managed to get some wool trousers from charity shop, so although they are a tailored style I don't mind them getting a bit wrinkled from wear. I always swear socks, ideally hand-knitted ones, and slippers often too. I have some fingerless mitts I knitted, which are great too. Also layering of clothing, underwear, vest, long sleeved top, over top (normally sleeveless or short sleeved), cardigan or jumper, scarf if needed.....get a posh patterned one so it doesn't look like like you are wrapping up so much! A hot water bottle to sit under/on you. Drink hot drinks, move about a bit. I feel your pain x

Popperwell · 27 October 2012 at 10:23AM

GreyQueen wrote: »

Gilets are great to keep your torso warm without adding so many layers that you can barely move your arm.

Deffo have regular hot drinks and eat frequently as the digestion will generate heat. When camping in cold sodden weather with the Mad Bushcrafters, we were taught to eat something before bed and to take a snack to our tent to eat during the night. HTH.

Lots of great advice from you GQ and OS...I bought a gilet(still too use but naturally after doing so others have become available(and cheaper)with a kind of brushed cotton lining:mad:probably warmer so have decide whether to invest in another one...thermals last ages(whilst I could I invested in approx 5 pairs, variety of tops/bottoms)means I can change/wash them more but not be without whilst doing so...)I think mine cost £10 a set but Aldi's of late have been doing them for around £8 a set.

The hours that I sleep/stay awake, it makes sense having something warmish at bedtime or later through the night.

scaredy_cat · 27 October 2012 at 12:16PM

if your jeans aren't tight in the leg, try a pair of leggins under them and thermal socks, and get a pair of slipper boots.

Tygermoth · 27 October 2012 at 1:23PM

these - very comfy very warm.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0072HI5M4/ref=asc_df_B0072HI5M410307683/?!!!!!googlecouk06-21&creative=22134&creativeASIN=B0072HI5M4&linkCode=asn

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