clothes and the cold indoors

lindseykim13

Someone might have said it but those heat holder socks are fab, I have really bad feet when it's cold and DH bought me some for last xmas. Have helped a great deal as i usually find just going out the front door makes my toes numb!

singlestep

I really appreciate the advice here so far - thank you, OP, and the rest of you for replies.

I've been at my wits' end trying to think of something to help out my mum who really can't afford her heating, although she had it on today. She's been shivering, in spite of her fleecy blanket and multiple pairs of socks. I was in M + S today and geot her some of the heatgen thermal t-shirts and leggings and now I can pass on some more info to her. I saw they had Heatgen thermal nightwear - may buy her that!

Tofu_Tanya

Singlestep

If you have a Uniqlo near you I would highly recommend their thermals. Their long sleeve tops are thin and can be worn under jumpers/ fleeces. Even smart enough to wear on their own. They don't look like underwear if you see what I mean!

Hope this helps

Tofu Tanya

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as my friend says there is no such thing as bad weather only badly prepared clothing.I find that if you can afford to buy it then treat yourself to some thermal underware M&S used to do some quite pretty stuff.It lasts for years .A hat is essential ,doen't matter if you look like a reject from crossroads it keeps you warm and saves on fuel bills.Dress for the tempreture and you will be fine.a couple of thin layers work just as well as thick chunky ones I have a couple of jumpers indoors that I keep for when I am sitting watching t.v. and also a knitted blanket for over my knees.Hot drinks are a must and when its chilly lots of HM soups which are cheap as chips to make and will store fine in a sealed lock'n'lock container in the fridge.

knithryn

I spent last winter getting cold and wet outdoors every morning. In the afternoon I was chilled through. I found that the best place to put a hot water bottle was under my feet, then have a blanket tucked over my legs and feet up to my waist. This was more effective in warming my whole body than cuddling a hottie to my stomach.

I face the same conditions this winter.

Outdoors I use Aldi/Lidl ski trousers, thermal long johns or tights, at least two pairs of socks (one thin and one thick if that's all that fits in the boots), insoles in boots, neck warmer/scarf, hat, wrist warmers if I can't wear gloves (eg if working with buckets of water etc).

Make your own wrist warmers from a charity shop jumper by cutting off the arm to use, make a 'thumb hole' and seam the raw edges.

Popperwell

I have to agree about the hot water bottle it is always better at my feet too.

Now here's a funny thing I have been warm and cosy all night and yet did nothing different clotheswise or with the bedding. It is cold outside with frost on the cars and yet I have had no heating on. No HWB either. I am unable to figure why seemingly I have have not been as cold...

Rainy-Days

The best thing I have ever found for cold legs and feet is Primarks fleece lined tights. They will be no where near as bulky as leggings under your jeans and you can continue to wear them without looking huge. I think they are about £4.50 but get two pairs and you won't look back. Warmest things I have ever come across!

rising_from_the_ashes

Recent convert to thermal undies here ...... I get really cold due to medical issues and can't get warm once I do, so really need to try to stop getting cold in the first place.

Have invested in a set of M&S thermal undies & they are absolutely fab - warm, comfortable & wash / dry well (important in winter!) not cheap tho!

Found identical BNWOT ones on e*bay for a lot cheaper @ £6 for the leggings (£14 in store) and got 2 vests for £9.50 (£17.50 in store) so may be worth a look.

I also wear a scarf a lot in the house and hat too if it's really cold and both make a huge difference. HTH

Popperwell

Rainy-Days wrote: »

The best thing I have ever found for cold legs and feet is Primarks fleece lined tights. They will be no where near as bulky as leggings under your jeans and you can continue to wear them without looking huge. I think they are about £4.50 but get two pairs and you won't look back. Warmest things I have ever come across!

I'm a bloke but if they work, hey I'll try 'em:p It's been said before that in the cold weather constructionworkers wear tights to help stay warm so why not these?

Fruball

Popperwell wrote: »

I'm a bloke but if they work, hey I'll try 'em:p It's been said before that in the cold weather constructionworkers wear tights to help stay warm so why not these?

I had no idea you were a bloke!

Does anyone else get a picture in their heads about what a person might look like/be like in real life?