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What is the best color for a winter coat?

Paul Julch, MA
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Paul Julch is a Personal Wardrobe Stylist, Speaker, and the founder of Urbanite | Suburbanite, a wardrobe styling business in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 25 years in the fashion industry, Paul works with clients to make getting dressed easier, less time consuming, and more enjoyable. Paul has years of experience in retail visual merchandising - styling windows, displays, and floor sets for Banana Republic, Gap, and Express. He also has experience styling fashion photo shoots and corporate videos. Paul holds a BS Degree in Management from State University of New York at Binghamton, an MA in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University. He also studied Interior Design at the University of California, Berkeley.

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Bright colors and patterns are great! A lot of people default to black coats when they head outside, so a colorful garment can really help you stand out.

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What do I wear in the winter if I am always freezing?

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A lot of layers and something for every extremity, and that means good socks and boots, a cozy hat that covers the ears, finger gloves with mittens over the top, a face cover, a scarf and the usual winter coat, and layered clothing. Snow pants can be enormously helpful too and are easily worn over the top of everything, then quickly removed once indoors.

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How do I keep fingers from freezing?

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Wear insulated mittens on top of your gloves. Mittens help retain heat.

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Should clothes be tight in cold weather?

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It is a good idea to have clothing that stays close to the skin so that warmth is not lost. However, wearing clothing that is too tight can cut off circulation.

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How do I layer well for my lower body?

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Start off with long underwear, add multiple layers of tights or leggings, then wear slacks or pants on top.

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Can thick soccer socks be a substitute for wool or fleece socks?

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As long as they don't get wet. Wool has the ability to keep you warm, even when wet, while other fabrics do not.

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How do I dress for the cold in Canada?

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Dress in multiple thin layers instead a few thick layers so you can strip off if it's warm.

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Should I wear a ski mask or balaclava?

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If you have one, and it's very cold outside, yes. Just make sure you don't have any trouble breathing while wearing it.

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How do I keep my hands warm if I only have thin gloves?

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Keep your hands in your pockets as much as possible. Just use caution when traveling on icy grounds. You can hurt yourself falling without your arms to protect you.

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I have a down coat, what should I wear under it?

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Wear as many regular shirts or sweatshirts as you can comfortably. Additional thicker garments such as a zip-up or pullover sweater will help. These underneath a jacket will help you maintain body heat.

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Should I wear glasses or googles to protect my eyes in cold weather?

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Glasses do not insulate your eyes from cold, but can offer some protection from icy wind. Goggles (such as ski googles) do a good job of keeping some warmth in while also blocking out the wind.

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How do I dress modern and warm?

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Try wearing some nice, modern layers that match.

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What kind of clothes should we carry to a hill station and why?

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Wearing layered clothing helps as you can take off or add a layer or two as the temperature changes.

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How can I keep my face warm?

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There are thermal winter face masks that you can purchase, or you can wear a large scarf and pull it up around your nose, cheeks, mouth, and chin area to help keep your face warm.

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What should I wear to go skiing?

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I would recommend reading through wikiHow's article on dressing for skiing for some tips.

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Where can I find a good place to buy winter clothing?

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Carhartt, Cabela's, Bass Pro and Duluth Trading Company offer good options on cold weather gear. Can get pricey, though.

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Should I wear a sweater when dressing for the cold?

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Absolutely, sweaters are some of the best pieces of clothing you can use to warm yourself up, especially woolen ones, since they keep you warm and dry.

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Will Uggs be OK to wear in the snow

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Uggs are a good choice in dry, snowy conditions. However, if they get wet at all, they are not very waterproof. Although wool has insulating properties ever when wet, they are not the same as a pair of waterproof winter boots.

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What do I wear in cold weather that doesn't include too many layers that make me feel like I will suffocate?

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Looser sweaters and jackets might not be able to keep in heat as well, but if you don't want to feel suffocated, try that.

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At what temperature do you need to cover your mouth with a scarf in cold weather?

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Usually when it is below freezing (32 degrees Fahrenheit or 0 degrees Celsius) because that is when your breath starts to "cloud" and you will be more comfortable with a scarf/balaclava.

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