Well, basically you're dressing for cold - base layer, fleece, shell - which is, of course, fine if it's cold. It's a more "outside" mode of dressing warmly.

You might try replacing the heattech base layer with Uniqlo's Airism base layer, but beyond that, it really does come down to basically undressing.

Once you start having a 40-50 degree difference between indoor/outdoor, it just ceases to be possible to do anything other than discarding layers when you're inside where it's warm.

DH

 

Well, basically you're dressing for cold - base layer, fleece, shell - which is, of course, fine if it's cold. It's a more "outside" mode of dressing warmly.

You might try replacing the heattech base layer with Uniqlo's Airism base layer, but beyond that, it really does come down to basically undressing.

Once you start having a 40-50 degree difference between indoor/outdoor, it just ceases to be possible to do anything other than discarding layers when you're inside where it's warm.

DH

just curious, why would you replace the heat tech with airism as a base layer?
right now the temperature difference is about 20-30F, but I suspect it'll get to 40 once it starts snowing.
I'm thinking of replacing some sweaters with zip ups/button up sweaters/cardigans to make it easier to peel off

 

I'm in exactly the same position. Here in Switzerland it rains half of the time and the other half is winter. Air conditioning is virtually inexistent. I've found the only way to deal with this is a light suit, pants or jacket and a warm overcoat.

 

I'm in exactly the same position. Here in Switzerland it rains half of the time and the other half is winter. Air conditioning is virtually inexistent. I've found the only way to deal with this is a light suit, pants or jacket and a warm overcoat.

if you dont mind me asking,
got a pic of your overcoat and the type of materials

 

if you dont mind me asking,
got a pic of your overcoat and the type of materials

Have no pics unfortunately. I have a Burberry trench and a waxed overcoat for rainy days and a thick woolen peacoat in navy for cold days. You'll see it here: https://www.manufactum.ch/bretonische-kaban-jacke-herren-p1423293/?a=49207&c=195341

 

Question: would you consider a Harris Tweed jacket an option to put over a lighter jacket or suit? In fact I have two. They are rather roomy to accommodate several layers and could easily be worn as overcoat.

 

I'm hot natured so I wear white tank tops (Hanes) with every outfit. Shirt, and a jacket and some sort of hat. Very rarely will I wear a sweater under a blazer or sport coat. Winters in NC aren't bad until January-February, so then I pull out my wool pea coat. It's nothing fancy it's charcoal gray made by Calvin Klein, I thought about investing in a nice coat but even when I wear it, it's generally only worn walking from my house to my car then from my car to the establishment, as once I get to my destination my body temperature rises most of the time.


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I like the Billax method. 3 roll 2 jacket over shetland or other wool sweater over an ocbd. Khakis, Wigwam wool socks. Necktie in pocket in case one is called for. Collar turned up against the cold and wind, top button buttoned for this. If it's extra cold, layer on an overcoat or field jacket.

This is easy, versatile, natural fibers, and classic. No fancy "tech" material needed.

Oh, and a pair of deerskin gloves.

 

You will need to experiment to find the right combination of layers. Nobody has mentioned silk, which is my preferred base layer. For winter mountaineering, I cover the silk with usually two or three layers of fleece, always button front, then a Goretex shell, which is also button front and has adjustable vents in the inner sleeve and armpit area. You can do much to keep warm in the outdoors with a hat and mittens, which are convenient to take off and on.

 

I usually wear a shirt and a merino wool thin sweater followed by an overcoat when it's winter. I will also frequently wear a sportscoat on top. If I get warm, I take the sweater off. An alternative is to keep in light (no sweater; just shirt and jacket) and have a polar type winter coat.

 

Where the heck are you living?

 

I live in New York and it does get cold so I pour on the layers as much as possible,1 warm hat, a scarf, a heavy coat, earmuffs,long johns and thermal socks.

 

You don't have cold in New York. You have damp - much worse. It just sucks the heat out of you.

I was actually directing my question to the original poster, Byion ,as his city is Beuaharnois which is just outside of Montreal. I'm surprised he's asking this question as it gets pretty darn cold there and I would have thought he would know how to dress for the cold. I feel his pain though as I hated travelling around Montreal in the winter where you would have to dress for the cold and then boil when taking the subway (or Metro as we call it in Quebec) or the bus. My advice - layers that can be zipped open.

 

It does get cold in New York City.

In any case, nothing beats layered natural fabrics for warmth and comfort.

 

I hate how they overheat public transit, since assumably everyone on it comes from outside and goes back out in it within half an hour or so. I generally just do a coat over regular clothes, but then I'm usually wearing shearling so that's all I need. If it's below 20 or I'm wearing a lighter coat, I'll don a sweater.

 

That is a problem, even here in our small university city. Buses are overheated, as are many places of business. Why does everyone insist on living in 75F year-round? Embrace the cold, people!

 

as we say in Minnesota: "No such thing as too cold, just poor clothing choices"

the right layers of clothing will allow OP to adjust as well as can be expected given the temperature swings.

 

I hate how they overheat public transit, since assumably everyone on it comes from outside and goes back out in it within half an hour or so. I generally just do a coat over regular clothes, but then I'm usually wearing shearling so that's all I need. If it's below 20 or I'm wearing a lighter coat, I'll don a sweater.

In New York, they turn on the heat full blast so it's like a hot sauna when you enter a bus.

 

You will need to experiment to find the right combination of layers. Nobody has mentioned silk, which is my preferred base layer. For winter mountaineering, I cover the silk with usually two or three layers of fleece, always button front, then a Goretex shell, which is also button front and has adjustable vents in the inner sleeve and armpit area. You can do much to keep warm in the outdoors with a hat and mittens, which are convenient to take off and on.

+1- silk works great as a baselayer, and doesn't add much weight.

OP- I'm aware that this won't be a popular suggestion around here since it involves tech fabrics, but if you don't mind spending some money, check out Patagonia's Capilene garments. I have a couple 1/4 zip Cap 4 tops that actually work really well- they breathe when it's warmer and retain heat when it's cooler. I use them for between-season outdoorsy stuff. We preach natural fibers here, but if you're looking for outdoorsy stuff, Patagonia has some pretty great options.

The usual disclaimer, no affiliation with Patagucci, just a fan, yada yada yada.