Staying warm, body warmers, not that good?

Vibrant

It's getting a bit cold now, so this morning I thought I needed a bit more than just a t-shirt and jumper while doing the housework.
I was given a body warmer as a Xmas present last year, but have never used it, as I wear a fleece jacket while working outside. I thought the body warmer would be ideal for indoors, but I find while my body is warm, my arms are cold, which seems more noticeable, presumably because of the increased temperature difference.
Perhaps it's just me, does anyone else find them good?

SailorSam

I've had one hardly worn in the wardrobe 'cos i found it exactly the same.
They seem to be just for show.

Gothicfairy

I have a furry one with a hood I bought from a charity shop and think I have it sorted..for me anyway. I wear thermal top, long sleeved cotton top and then a jumper, body warmers over the top and that means I can still cook and do all that sort of thing as my arms are not a thick as they would be with another jumper on.
It also goes under my walking coat and gives me a furry hood to fit inside the waterproof one from my coat.

I love mine but do think you have to get the layering right.

Sceptre

I bought a couple of lovely bodywarmers in an M&S sale a couple of years ago, but they have never been worn. Every now and again I try them on, think 'my arms are still cold', and put them back again! What a waste of money. They look nice in my wardrobe though! :rotfl:

abwsco

I love mine but did upgrade to a down one last year. I tend to wear a long sleeved tshirt, fleece and then body warmer. Am also fine for outdoors usually as long as I put a scarf and gloves on. Infact that's what I did this morning when we went out.

adelight

I don't like them either. I prefer loads of layers.

Sagz_2

They are good for working in outside, added warmth but still allow you to move about more than a big coat would.

oldtractor

I love body warmers,have worn them for years. I find they do keep me warm, especially whist doing the horses.I echo what Sagz has posted.

valk_scot

I think it's what you're used to. If you're used to your arms being as warm as the rest of you, you won't like a body warmer that much at first. I tend to roll my sleeves up year round and hate thick constricting jakets so find a body warmer plus thinner jacket a better combination.

Avocado

My Mum used to put me in them when I was a child.I think she was going for the country-set look. They didn't even keep my body warm they were always wrong at the armpits or waist or somewhere. I thought I was the only one who found these pointless, I'm cheered to find I'm not so odd after all.

redlady_1

I have 4 of them (all down) and live in them when it starts to get a bit chilly.