favorite long underwear for winter in Europe
Oct 13th, 2004, 05:58 PM
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At home, I wear longjohns made from recycled green p[astic sida bottles. Layered with fleece these are an excellent lightweight combp for hiking. Problem is, once you are not in motion it's cold, so I want to look at Winter Silks. For travel, I have been using Coolmaxx leggings found in the sporting goods dept of Walmart for $8, a t least $10 less than in the catalogs. They have some lycra content, feel like cotton, and keep you nice and dry. Anyone a suggestion for Russia in March?
Oct 13th, 2004, 06:12 PM
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REI has some excellent choices, as do other outdoor and adventure shops. The breathable synthetics are very practical-- they dry fast, and since they breathe, you won't overheat. The same is true of a fine-gauge wool (Smartwool brand is available at REI or Sierra Trading Post-- both have online stores.) You can typically find these in different thicknesses and weights, too. Generally, I think the best quality brands are found in the outdoor stores,or ski shops, not at travel stores. Patagonia, Columbia are also good brands.
These need not look like long-johns--
One flexible idea is to get these in layerable turtlenecks/or crewneck tops-- in a basic color like black, brown or grey-- that allows you to wear them as underwear and/or outerwear.
These need not look like long-johns--
One flexible idea is to get these in layerable turtlenecks/or crewneck tops-- in a basic color like black, brown or grey-- that allows you to wear them as underwear and/or outerwear.
Oct 14th, 2004, 03:05 PM
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I love Cuddl Duds and Wintersilks (love the lacey tops). I always wear something under my cashmere sweaters (for a variety of reasons), also under lined wool slacks (that lining is cold against your skin!).
The pieces also double nicely as pj's, can be rinsed out in the sink and dry overnight.
The pieces also double nicely as pj's, can be rinsed out in the sink and dry overnight.
Dec 7th, 2004, 10:36 AM
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Reporting that I bought a long john top from Wintersilks and wore it under the cashmire sweaters in Italy in Nov. and it was perfect. I just washed it out in the evening and it was dry by morning.
I also bought some silk PJ's and robe, when you squash them into one of those travel shrink bags, they are about the size of a legal envelope and very light.
Silk keeps you warmer than heavier cotton and is so easy to wash out. I sound like an infomercial!
I also bought some silk PJ's and robe, when you squash them into one of those travel shrink bags, they are about the size of a legal envelope and very light.
Silk keeps you warmer than heavier cotton and is so easy to wash out. I sound like an infomercial!
Dec 8th, 2004, 06:59 AM
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This probably won't help you much but, because I love to photograph outdoors in the wee hours of the morning, I will not leave the apartment in winter without some kind of insulation under my leather or corduroy slacks. Winters in NYC are mild compared to my Ohio childhood days but I'm very sensitive to cold temps, especially as I get older.
Many years ago I bought this wonderful pair of Armani cashmere sleep/lounging pants. The fabric is incredibly thin, slightly stretchy, and the legs unusually long so I can easily tuck them into socks. When I wear these underneath slacks, I can be out in the cold for many hours without discomfort. However, I would never wear them for long periods indoors because they make me too darn hot. (Been there done that).
I love silk anything (accept underpants) and silk gets cold against the skin if hit by freezing temps. I don't find it very insulating in windy, freezing temps and can often give me a chill that doesn't recede.
Many years ago I bought this wonderful pair of Armani cashmere sleep/lounging pants. The fabric is incredibly thin, slightly stretchy, and the legs unusually long so I can easily tuck them into socks. When I wear these underneath slacks, I can be out in the cold for many hours without discomfort. However, I would never wear them for long periods indoors because they make me too darn hot. (Been there done that).
I love silk anything (accept underpants) and silk gets cold against the skin if hit by freezing temps. I don't find it very insulating in windy, freezing temps and can often give me a chill that doesn't recede.
