clothes and the cold indoors

andyg9053

To warm your feet up wash them, even in cold water the act of washing and towelling them dry gets the blood flowing and they are as warm as toast, then put clean thick sox on.

Aria`s_Tail

I'm a cold bod too, apparently my feet are like ice blocks. I wear hiking socks with a cotton lining and thick outer (Mat*an, about £3 a pair is the cheapest and best i've found) and a good pair of slipper boots. I put thermal leggings and long vests on as underlayers and i'm another one who snuggles under fleeces on the sofa (with a dog if OH not in!)

Pops, have meant to say to you before, why don't you invest in an electric blanket. I can't live without one now as it is great for warming up a cold bed or on low for all night use in really cold weather. It is really soothing when my joints are aching. Mine was expensive when bought several years ago (king size with dual controls and timers) buthas been one of the best buys I have ever made. They only cost pence to run too.

cydney65

I have Raynaud's and am currently being treated for it, so if you suspect that your cold hands and feet may be Raynaud's go see your doctor.
I layer up as much as possible and really stock up on cheap warm clothing going into winter. Tights are fab under jeans and fingerless gloves indoors combined with ordinary gloves outdoors works well. I also buy cheap fleece PJs from Mr T's, wear socks in bed and a hat if necessary, it all helps. Oh and I second the electric blanket. I wouldn't be without one now.

Popperwell

Well, if it gets really cold I'll do that the house may get cold especially overnight but the last few nights I have been quite cosy and my thermals/socks/pj's have worked(with the duvet on top and a fleece on the mattress but...I have an electric blanket ready to go(it claims that it will keep toes warm too)I also have hot water bottles too.

I have this one but I did not see the reviews so until I use it I won't know how good it is but I'm short in height and it will still warm the bed.

http://reviews.argos.co.uk/1493-en_gb/4500496/reviews.htm

bluebag

Synthetic fabrics are better than cotton, anyone familiar with the great outdoors will tell you 'cotton kills' , this is beacuse it offers little insulation and absorbs moisture easily leading to body cooling.

Wool is one of the few fabrics that retains heat even when wet.
Layers work by trapping air, same way fur, wool feathers and down works.

Wearing dry clothes is also importantant as we all sweat quite a lot and although clothes seem quite dry, they do absorb a lot of moisture. Just putting clean socks on can warm you up, because they are sweat free and dry.

I find it helpful to keep wrists, ankles and head warm, may not work for everyone but does the job for me.

maman

bluebag wrote: »

Wool is one of the few fabrics that retains heat even when wet.
Layers work by trapping air, same way fur, wool feathers and down works.

I scour charity shops for 100% wool jumpers/cardigans specially for saving on heating in the winter. The smarter ones I wear on any occasion but others are for a lower layer covered by something a bit more presentable.

Second wearing a scarf/pashmina round the neck.

littlegreenparrot

M & S do long sleeved thermal tops with silk in them.
I bought one a couple of years ago and practically live in it in the winter, its very thin so can go under anything, and is beautifully warm and comfy. There not very MSE, but long lasting and very effective.

Out,_Vile_Jelly

littlegreenparrot wrote: »

M & S do long sleeved thermal tops with silk in them.
I bought one a couple of years ago and practically live in it in the winter, its very thin so can go under anything, and is beautifully warm and comfy. There not very MSE, but long lasting and very effective.

A quality purchase that lasts for ages and you get lots of use out of is totally MSE in my opinion.

My big winter coat is ~13 years old, and was bought when I first lived in Poland. A winter coat is a proper coat over there- far warmer than those sold this time of year in the UK. It was expensive for Poland even then, but absolutely worth the money over the years.

I wear a woolly hat indoors that my Great Grandma knitted for my mum back in the 60s. It won't end up on the Antiques Roadshow, but I like to think she'd be pleased it's being put to practical use!

Wantakitchen

Thermal leggings, 2 pairs of socks and thermal vest, then layer up with thin short-sleeve t-shirt, thin long-sleeve t-shirt/jumper and if you can get one on over those a thicker fleece/cardigan. Wear a beanie hat (or any sort of hat/head covering is better than none). I find a hat makes such a difference. Hot drinks but be careful not to burn your hands if they've gone numb from cold.

immie

I just wear my outdoor coat indoors, obviously not my 'best' one. There's no logical reason why not, only cultural. Where I come from the winters aren't very long and no one has central heating, it was completely normal to wear a coat from the moment you get up, if the weather's cold! Had a bit of culture shock when I moved to england as a 10 year old lol