How to Buy Winter Clothes
When the leaves turn colors, the temperatures drop and the wind begins to blow cold, it's time to think about buying new winter clothes. The updated fashions and colors may or may not tempt you, but the idea of being warm and cozy this winter is sure to lure you to the store. Winter clothes are not just new sweater styles -- they can be a serious defense against winter's chilly worst.
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Inventory your wardrobe to see what you already have for winter wear. Depending on your part of the country, you may not need much of a winter makeover. If you're going to be anywhere near the snow, however, stocking up on warm clothes is never just an option, but a necessity.
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Choose warm basics for underneath your outerwear. The key to cold-weather coziness is layering. Start with a base of good cotton or silk long underwear and build from there. Cotton and silk are breathable fabrics, so they are less likely to make you sweat under the layers of outerwear you will be donning.
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Pick pants of warm, solid fabrics. Denim, twill and corduroy are classic winter bottom-weight fabrics. For the most extreme winter weather, try denim and corduroy pants that have a flannel lining built in. Don't forget cotton socks to match.
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Buy sweaters and flannel shirts for your top half, making sure that they are made of natural fabrics. Cotton and wool fabrics and knits are much warmer than polyester or nylon and will last longer as well.
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Buy the best outerwear that you can afford, if you are going to be spending time outdoors in the snow. Down coats are among the warmest. Thinsulate is a good fabric to look for in any outerwear. Hats are essential, as humans lose a great amount of heat through their heads. Don't forget mittens, which are warmer than gloves, and a scarf or neck-warmer to finish off your snow outfit.
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