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  • AprilLady
    AprilLady Posts: 949 Forumite
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    Can anyone recommend some thermal leggings/long johns that don't go baggy?! I had some lovely ones made of bamboo, but now they're just so annoying because they stretch out and go baggy under my jeans!
  • Popperwell
    Popperwell Posts: 5,088 Forumite
    Good point. As my weight is maintained as such the only part of my thermals I believe may become "Baggy!" is the knew part of the pants.

    They say men should move their trousers up slightly at the knee to stop that happening when they sit down but as thermals usually fit snuggly that is not really an option because it would be difficult to move them back to their original position.

    Be interesting if anyone has any ideas...we may all benefit.
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  • Jo4
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    I have Raynauds and Hypothyroidism and one thing I love is my thermal insoles. I have M&S thermal leggings, tops, tights etc. I use thin layers. I save every week so I can afford my heating, I couldn't live without it! :o You would think I was my Granny's age! :eek:

    I have an electric blanket, flannelette bedding, winter duvet and if need be I have nice warm, cosy blankets which I tend not to put on the bed to I really need them. I wear nice warm jammies and socks to bed if need be.
  • purpleivy
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    I've just 'invested' in a pair of fingerless gloves/wrist warmers. I tried to make a pair for myself and couldn't get them right. Got a pair from a company that makes them from recycled garments. Now I have one pair I shall try and make some more now I can see just what shape/size they should be. I wear them up over my wrists when doing jobs and then pull them down over my hands when I'm sitting around.

    I am a wig wearer so wear a scarf in the house, in order to save my nice wigs, as they're quite expensive and in the summer rather too warm. I find that a thin scarf round my neck keeps me cosy. It is part of my layering 'armoury' whatever the time of year.
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    Thanks for all the tips - didn't know about wrist warmers - will get some if I can find them.

    I do a lot of the above, thermal underwear and socks, "day duvet" on the sofa for TV. Just ordered some of those gloves that allow you to use your mobile without taking them off - that's not why I want them - I want to be able to type in them - hope they turn out to be warm as well.

    It's actually a really sunny day today - long may it last - but when the freeze is really here I tend to wear all the layers mentioned, and a scarf and wear my dressing gown on top, which has a hood, so I look like a Benedictine monk - but who cares! People walk around in rural Spain in their dressing gowns, so if I have to be European, I might as well join them!
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  • The best investment I made a couple of years ago was a pair of woollen fingerless gloves with a fleece lining and mitten tops with a separate thumb top. They are fabulously warm when I am out in the cold weather walking my dogs and because of the mitten tops when you don't need your fingers the mitten tops just flip over. They do have a button to hold back the tops when they are not is use and several of my friends have borrowed them and then bought a pair. I am sure they will work just as well indoors and should give you a quick, simple way to keep have free fingers for typing but even warmer fingers in between!
  • AprilLady you asked for recomendations for thermals that dont go baggy
    I buy M&S heatgen leggings ,they are stretchy up to size 18 ive seen .In various colours .I wear them as normal leggings you cant tell the difference
    I also wear the long sleeved thermal stretch vests M&S lots of different colours and patterns .then i wear a jumper on top ,or a gilet .
    for my feet i buy thick slipper socks £5 for 2 pairs at Primark
    With their slipper boots also about £5 a pair .
    The best thing ive been buying for the last 3 years are Primark thick fleecy pyjamas and dressing gown they are sooo cheap and wash lovely .The normal fleece ones arent warm enough in this victorian house up North .
    Also a fleecy throw or picnic blankets good if im sat at the computer .
    I have NO double glazing here and its rented .Last year i used the plastic sheets you can buy on my windows .You have to tape it on then blow dry it until its streched tight .:)
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  • andygb
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    Always keep the extremities war - thick socks and comfy slippers in the house. Loose fitiing layers of clothing, making sure there are no gaps at ankles or when you bend over. Tracksuit bottoms (fleecy ones) with socks over the top are good. Mittens are great, as is a ski cap. A warm pullover, maybe with a half zip (to regulate the heat) will keep you toasty.
    Exercise is also good, as long as you don't get all sweaty and then chill after. If it is dry, then I prefer to dress up warm and go out for a long walk - 2 hours or more. This helps to warm you up, and because you are outside, it can actually help you become used to the cold a bit more.
    I know that some houses are cold, but nmodern houses are far warmer than when I was a youngster in the sixties - no double glazing, ice INSIDE my bedroom window in the morning (you could even see your breath as you lay in bed), outside loos - you cannot begin to imagine how cold they were.
  • flubberyzing
    flubberyzing Posts: 1,386 Forumite
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    After spending a number of winters in an extremely cold end-of-terrace house a few years ago, I became a bit of a pro at this.

    Layers - As I type, I'm wearing 3 layers on top (not including bra :p). A vest top, long-sleeved t-shirt and wool-mix cardigan. My legs don't feel the cold particularly, but if it's really in the depths of winter, or there's a sustained cold snap, I'll add leggings under my trousers and that helps a lot.
    I do get cold feet though, so always wear socks and ankle-booty style slippers, even in the summer! I start to get cold very quickly if I go barefoot, or even just in socks for too long.

    In the evening - At the moment I'm putting the heating on for a few hours between about 5pm and 7pm. That warms up the house enough to last until bed time. A hot bath around 7pm keeps me warm, but if I'm then lazing in front of the tv, I will pull a light fleecy blanket over me, which works well. Or if it's really cold, I'll wear my slanket!
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  • Jo4
    Jo4 Posts: 6,839 Forumite
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    My Gran crocheted a blanket for hubby and I which my Mum lined with thermal lining (feels like a baby's blanket). It is really nice and warm, perfect for us to snuggle under while watching tv.
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