Hi any folks can recommend what clothing to wear for 2-7 degrees? Will be spending some time in winter countries next month, please advise thanks!
thanks, I was only thinking of Spain where is 10-17 degree but I had to drop by to Paris and the weather there is so much cooler.
So wool sweater + a winter parka or jacket will do fine? No need for long johns? thanks guys, you been really helpful!
How about shoes? need those woolen socks or just normal cotton ones, will buy gloves tomorrow.
2 layers is asking for it, no no no not enough. most people do fine with 3 layers though. you don't need thermal wear. most people in london (right now about 2-8) will usually just don a t-shirt + jumper/hoodie/sweater + jacket. that's about it.May I suggest you avoid woolen materials if you had not been exposed to such materials for undergarment. Those can get kinda itchy to some. I wore them once and threw them away immediately (sorry, cannot donate undergarment :bsmilie.
Wear jeans, T-shirt (or long/short sleeve) plus a windbreaker. Thats all you need. If it goes below 5deg, get a cheap scarf to wrap around neck. I survived in this attire with temp way below -20 Celsius.
Wearing too many layers (ie long johns + shirt + sweater+ leather jackets) will make you sweat like a microwave dish when you step indoor since there will be heater units. You may only be able to remove the jacket, but the other three layers of thermal wear will make you perspire.
The jacket and scarf will come in handy when there is a strong wind chill as you walk on the street. If cannot tahan, go take shelter at a mall or retail store to warm up a little for 10min, then continue the walk.
Despite the above, it may depends on how well your body can cope with cold weather. Some wrap themselves like wearing a kimono. Others just a T shirt as they make a quick dash outside (with temp zero deg C).
and yes, some people can wear miniskirt in this weather, with NO stockings. that is scary.
Wear jeans, T-shirt (or long/short sleeve) plus a windbreaker. Thats all you need. If it goes below 5deg, get a cheap scarf to wrap around neck. I survived in this attire with temp way below -20 Celsius.
and more importantly, *how long you're intending to be outdoors*, you can tailor your wardrobe. If you're just doing a dash from heated building to car 5 yards away, to heated building another 5 yards away, then a thin layer, a sweater type garment, and a windbreaker type layer will suffice plenty. The windbreaker (or jacket if you prefer) you can hang up the moment you get indoors, and the sweater (believe it or not) you can remove too.
If you're intending to be outdoors for a lengthy period of time, then you probably want more than that. Certainly hat and gloves (-20 without hat and gloves? gg).
Depending on what you class as a thin wool sweater, it might be adequate for situation one above, but if you want to walk down the Champs Elysees for example, then you probably want more than a "thin" one.