Staying warm, body warmers, not that good?

Linda32

I do have one that I wear for working outside. I like it but as someone says you do need layers.

Callie22

I stole (:)) a fleece one that my stepdad didn't want anymore, and I absolutely love it. It's massive, so goes right past my bum and zips right up to my chin. I wear a long sleeved top with it and I can honestly say that I tend to live in it when I'm at home during the winter.

I find it practical for wearing at home as I can roll up my sleeves and clean/cook etc, whilst still having my back and neck lovely and warm.

lostinrates

bodywarmers are excellent when you are being very active and want less bulk around the arms...as an extra layer under a coat when dog walking or gardening, or over a long sleeved layer (tshirt/jumper/fleece) when jogging etc. for keeping warm when less active and not wearing under a big coat I think you need something with sleeves and really good thermals.

I go between the house and outside several times through a day even on the very coldest days and my body warmers have a place in my wardrobe for spring, autumn and winter wear.

WeegieWumman

Vibrant wrote: »

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.

I dislike my body warmers for the same reason as you.
Glad you started the thread because it has reminded me to add them both to the donations which I'm taking to the charity shop tomorrow.

maidincornwall

Oh I love them! I find they are ideal especialy the ones with stand up collars, they keep the chill off my neck and my body cosy without being restricted, I wouldnt be without mine!

Murtle

I love them, I use them when outdoors as when I'm active my arms are warm anyway but they keep my core warm so I don't get chills. I find them great when shopping and having to go in and out of lots of shops as I don't over heat. Brilliant for walking in and running and work as a wind breaker on my chest / back.

boo2410

Have to say I love them too, but I too wear a thermal vest, t shirt, jumper and then have it over the top (oh and sometimes a scarf :rotfl::rotfl:). I like to be toastie :j.

Eenymeeny

I love them as an extra layer while working around the house as like others have said, I like my sleeves rolled up most of the time. I keep one upstairs and often put it on while making beds tidying etc in the mornings as I like the windows open then! (I find a fleece one more flexible and easier to work in than padded ones, which I use while working outside)

valk_scot

Yes, I like the fleece ones that zip up too. Much more flexible than the thick padded ones which are like wearing cardboard.


On an aside note I found a pure cashmere man's tank top in a charity shop this week. It's huge and a very old man style but I thought it would make a lovely warm but thin layer for working on the allotment. Put it on and it looks like an old baggy green potato sack on me. Not a good look! It's so big though I managed to cut the pieces out for a fitted zip up body warmer out of it, after I felted the TT in the washing machine a bit to stabilise the knitting. I'll put a zip down the front. and a v-neck, so I can wear it as an extra layer between a t-shirt and thick sweater.

Eenymeeny

valk_scot wrote: »

Yes, I like the fleece ones that zip up too. Much more flexible than the thick padded ones which are like wearing cardboard.


On an aside note I found a pure cashmere man's tank top in a charity shop this week. It's huge and a very old man style but I thought it would make a lovely warm but thin layer for working on the allotment. Put it on and it looks like an old baggy green potato sack on me. Not a good look! It's so big though I managed to cut the pieces out for a fitted zip up body warmer out of it, after I felted the TT in the washing machine a bit to stabilise the knitting. I'll put a zip down the front. and a v-neck, so I can wear it as an extra layer between a t-shirt and thick sweater.

Great idea Valk and very MSE, well done!:T OH has just lost a lot of weight and I'm now viewing a pile of 'big' sweaters in a completely different light. Maybe the charity shops won't get all of them...