floridian in need of winter clothes advice

twilightfadez · 10:39 AM

okay well if all goes as planned, im headed off to holland and spain by the end of the year.

now..i have a huge floridian dilema.

winter clothes.

i went to canada and new york 2 years ago, and i bought one of those big poofy impermeable winter jackets and took along several sweaters to layer underneath. it worked fine. the only problem is the bulk of that jacket. i was ok during the trip cos we had a car and i could just leave the jacket there if it was heavy when i didn't need it.

i'm going to be taking only a carry-on suitcase for all my stuff (plus a backpack). i don't think i wanna take this jacket along with me...it's too big. so i was thinking of maybe investing in a leather one? and then layering sweaters underneath as well? or perhaps a wool coat. will these work the same? i know the leather will repel water and stuff, the wool wont.

ugh i don't know what to do. we won't be renting a car in europe and will only take trains/planes/metros to get to places.

:/

how about a wool coat like this?
http://images.overstock.com/f/102/31...ts/L404688.jpg

BlueStar · 08-04-2004, 11:43 AM

All I wear during the winter is wool coats like that...I have several in various colors and lengths. For extra warmth, however, I recommend going with the wool coats that come with the extra lining (ex. on J.Crew you can order the wool coats with or without the special lining).

tsp gatmog · 08-04-2004, 11:44 AM

w00t im in Florida.

Toby · 08-04-2004, 11:44 AM

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Originally posted by tsp gatmog
w00t im in Florida.

thanks for contributing to the topic at hand.

BlueStar · 08-04-2004, 11:45 AM

Leather coats are not near as warm as wool coats. I only wear my leather coats in the fall and spring.

DeadSwan · 08-04-2004, 11:46 AM

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tsp gatmog · 08-04-2004, 11:46 AM

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Originally posted by Toby
thanks for contributing to the topic at hand.

*glances at every other fuck thread here*

No problem.

Toby · 08-04-2004, 11:53 AM

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Originally posted by tsp gatmog

*glances at every other fuck thread here*

No problem.

God, I hate you.

twilightfadez · 08-04-2004, 12:20 PM

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Originally posted by BlueStar
All I wear during the winter is wool coats like that...I have several in various colors and lengths. For extra warmth, however, I recommend going with the wool coats that come with the extra lining (ex. on J.Crew you can order the wool coats with or without the special lining).

oohh thanks!!! that's great info right there.

Dr Riot · 08-04-2004, 01:00 PM

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Originally posted by DeadSwan
http://www.yorkoutfitters.net/bear/bear3.jpg

Bastards! Poor bear.

tsp gatmog · 08-04-2004, 01:05 PM

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Originally posted by Toby
God, I hate you.

*deicides to do more asterisk remarks*

lolz.

KrazeeStacee · 08-04-2004, 01:15 PM

I hate leather, so I always wear coats similar to those and I'm fine. And I live in Chicago. Just make sure you have some comfortable gloves (even those stretch gloves work great), a scarf and all that stuff...and if it's extra cold, just wear a sweater under it...but those things are so warm, especially the long ones. You should be fine with that.

I'm envious of people who don't need to bring out their winter clothes every year

twilightfadez · 08-04-2004, 01:24 PM

for me it's the biggest treat! after melting everyday in this burning weather..it feels good to layer clothes on!

everything behaves better..skin, hair, no sweat. oh i love cold weather.

ok so wool coat it is. 100% wool? or like a blend? oh man i don't know shit about fabric. also..should i get leather gloves then? you mentioned stretch gloves...what material are those.

i have a nice scarf..but i need to get a hat..i guess a beanie or smoething :/

BlueStar · 08-04-2004, 01:53 PM

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Originally posted by twilightfadez

ok so wool coat it is. 100% wool? or like a blend? oh man i don't know shit about fabric. also..should i get leather gloves then? you mentioned stretch gloves...what material are those.

i have a nice scarf..but i need to get a hat..i guess a beanie or smoething :/

Any kind of wool blend would be good too. I love wool and cashmere blends.

Personally, I prefer leather gloves. A couple years ago, The Gap had some great stretchy wool blend gloves and those are good for winter too.

As for hats, J.Crew had some really cute ones last season. I believe they called them city hats. I've never been a fan of beanies (especially with nice wool coats). The city hat or whatever looked kinda like this...
http://www.villagehatshop.com/media/charlie.jpg

I also have a hat like this one that I wear with my wool coats...
http://www.villagehatshop.com/media/...tchika-hat.jpg

08-04-2004, 10:32 AM	#1
twilightfadez Socialphobic Location: Medellin, CO Posts: 10,511	floridian in need of winter clothes advice okay well if all goes as planned, im headed off to holland and spain by the end of the year. now..i have a huge floridian dilema. winter clothes. i went to canada and new york 2 years ago, and i bought one of those big poofy impermeable winter jackets and took along several sweaters to layer underneath. it worked fine. the only problem is the bulk of that jacket. i was ok during the trip cos we had a car and i could just leave the jacket there if it was heavy when i didn't need it. i'm going to be taking only a carry-on suitcase for all my stuff (plus a backpack). i don't think i wanna take this jacket along with me...it's too big. so i was thinking of maybe investing in a leather one? and then layering sweaters underneath as well? or perhaps a wool coat. will these work the same? i know the leather will repel water and stuff, the wool wont. ugh i don't know what to do. we won't be renting a car in europe and will only take trains/planes/metros to get to places. :/ how about a wool coat like this? http://images.overstock.com/f/102/31...ts/L404688.jpg __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. // To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by twilightfadez : 08-04-2004 at 10:39 AM.

08-04-2004, 11:43 AM	#2
BlueStar Newly independent Location: Some state's capitol building Posts: 7,242	All I wear during the winter is wool coats like that...I have several in various colors and lengths. For extra warmth, however, I recommend going with the wool coats that come with the extra lining (ex. on J.Crew you can order the wool coats with or without the special lining). __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-04-2004, 01:24 PM	#13
twilightfadez Socialphobic Location: Medellin, CO Posts: 10,511	for me it's the biggest treat! after melting everyday in this burning weather..it feels good to layer clothes on! everything behaves better..skin, hair, no sweat. oh i love cold weather. ok so wool coat it is. 100% wool? or like a blend? oh man i don't know shit about fabric. also..should i get leather gloves then? you mentioned stretch gloves...what material are those. i have a nice scarf..but i need to get a hat..i guess a beanie or smoething :/ __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. // To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-04-2004, 11:44 AM	#3
tsp gatmog Ownz Location: lake worth, FL Posts: 846	w00t im in Florida.

08-04-2004, 11:45 AM	#5
BlueStar Newly independent Location: Some state's capitol building Posts: 7,242	Leather coats are not near as warm as wool coats. I only wear my leather coats in the fall and spring.

08-04-2004, 11:46 AM	#6
DeadSwan Socialphobic Location: GAZA STRIP MALL Posts: 10,828	http://www.yorkoutfitters.net/bear/bear3.jpg

08-04-2004, 01:15 PM	#12
KrazeeStacee Immortal Location: Sherwood Forest Posts: 21,296	I hate leather, so I always wear coats similar to those and I'm fine. And I live in Chicago. Just make sure you have some comfortable gloves (even those stretch gloves work great), a scarf and all that stuff...and if it's extra cold, just wear a sweater under it...but those things are so warm, especially the long ones. You should be fine with that. I'm envious of people who don't need to bring out their winter clothes every year