How exactly do you dress for certain temperatures? (ice, precipitation, freezing)
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Below 32 F several sweat shirts body warmer and heavy winter coat with boots thermal pants if it is really cold and boots, hat scarf gloves
32 F - 40 F two or three sweaters body warmer and heavy winter coat, maybe hat scarf or gloves depending on how cold it feels.
40 F - 50 F 2 sweaters plus body warmer heavy coat
50 F - 60 F hoodie/sweater and heavy jacket
60 F - 70 F hoodie and light jacket or just one if it is sunny
70 F - 80 F Jeans long sleeves
80 F to 90 F Jeans short sleeves or shorts if it is warm enough
90 F + short sleeves with shorts/jeans
Does anyone else tend to wear more clothing as they get older ?
Or maybe it's just living in Italy and seeing everyone dressed as if they were in Denmark that makes me unconsciously choose the warmer option, whereas any trip to France looks like everyone wants to keep on dressing smart with a light sweater and a scarf even during nasty cold snaps.
Depends on the current temperature, forecast maximum temperature and whether it is wet or dry (3 parts):
Part 1: Forecast maximum temperature 16°C (60°F) or higher: Shorts, t-shirt and crocks, go to part 3
15°C (59°F) or lower: Long trousers, long sleeved shirt, trainers and socks, go to part 2
Part 2: Current temperature 5°C (42°F) or lower: coat, hat, scarf and gloves
6-10°C (42-51°F): coat
10-15°C (51-59°F): jacket
If I'm wearing a coat, clothing is finished otherwise go to part 3
Part 3: Wet = raincoat, dry = clothing is finished
The reason I use forecast maximum temperature as opposed to anything else for part 1 is because I leave home in the morning and come back in the afternoon. If I was going out when temperatures are falling I would take the necessary clothes for lower temperatures. This is why it annoys me when temperatures fall through the day, as I have to carry clothes with me.
If I am in a low mood, clothing is more decided by whether it is sunny or cloudy, as I am more sensitive to extremes of temperature
Example: It is 5.9°C right now. Because of part 1, Iam currently wearing a long sleeved shirt, long trousers and socks. If I was going out I would put on a coat and trainers, and take a hat, scarf and gloves with me for when it is colder later (part 2). Part 3 is not needed because it is dry.
What exactly would you/do you wear given the following temperatures. Lets assume dry conditions and no windchill too. It would also be helpful to know where you live since a Floridian will dress more heavily than a Minnesotian at the same temps.
So how exactly do you dress (how many layers and what type of clothes) for...
30F (-1C)
Fall jacket or sweatshirt over a normal shirt. Pants and shoes. If I'm out longer, add a warm long-sleeve shirt, hat, thin gloves, and boots.
20F (-7C)
Winter coat over a normal shirt, hat and gloves. Pants and shoes. If out longer, add a warm long-sleeve shirt, thicker gloves, and boots.
10F (-12C)
Winter coat over a normal shirt, hat and thicker gloves. Pants and shoes. If I'm out longer, add a warm long-sleeve shirt or two and warm socks.
0F (-18C)
Winter coat over a warm shirt or sweatshirt, hood, hat and 2 layers of gloves. 2 layers on my legs and boots with warm socks. If longer, add another warm shirt or two, snow pants, and snow boots
-20F (-29C)
Winter coat with 2-3 warm layers underneath. Snow pants over pants. Snow boots. Hat and 2 layers of gloves, hands in my pockets as much as possible. Scarf or mask over my face. If longer, go inside.
-40F (also -40C!)
Put on everything I can, go outside for a minute, and say I survived -40. Then stay inside under a blanket the rest of the day.
I live in Wisconsin, USA. This is for walking around for 15-30 minutes. If I'm sitting still for a few hours I'll dress like it's 20-30 degrees colder, if I'm exercising dress 20-30 degrees warmer.
30F (-1C)- Generally a long sleeved shirt and an insulated work jacket.
20F (-7C)- Long sleeved flannel shirt and insulated work jacket
10F (-12C)- sweatshirt and insulated work jacket
0F (-18C)-Sweatshirt and thick Carhart coat
-20F (-29C)-Sweatshirt with long sleeve shirt underneath, and my "fat coat" lol. A scarf as well.
-40F (also -40C!)-Sweatshirt, with long sleeve shirt underneath, longjohns under jeans, the "fat coat", scarf and gloves. I will finally put on a hat at this temperature
I'm in Erie, PA. Grew up in Syracuse, NY and have lived in MI, LA, KY, TN, SC.
13-17C (55F-63F) A light coat + long sleeve dress + stockings
8-12C (46F-54F) A winter coat + long sleeve dress + stockings
Below 7C (45F) A winter coat + sweater + long sleeve dress + stockings
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