https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-recommendations-for-thermal-underlayers Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:22:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-recommendations-for-thermal-underlayers#post-1589907 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 02:42:36 +0000 Anonymous 1589907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, thanks everyone, these are *fantastic* tips. There's obviously something to heat tech--not only does the brand have huge fans on the form, but on a cold day in NYC last winter two stores were sold out! Lisa, it's good to know they have a scoop neck model. </p> <p>Astrid, I LOVE Engel--My hubby's family is German and my SIL brought me a cami 15 years ago. I wore it for 10 years, it was so well made! Nice to know there's a stockist here in the US. </p> <p>Dakotacheryl and Joy, I didn't know Smartwool makes layering tees so will give them a look too. Joy, I appreciate the silk tips too. Silk is still my favourite base layer for my sometimes chilly office. </p> <p>Jeanne and Laura, thanks for the reminder on Wintersilks. </p> <p>Gradfashionista, I have some EF silk tops so that's a great tip--much appreciated by a fellow long-torso person! </p> <p>Krishnidoux, I'd love to hear your review of the Bernard-Solfin items, though I agree: €40 is steep for shipping! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-recommendations-for-thermal-underlayers#post-1589846 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 23:56:56 +0000 minimalist 1589846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooooh, thank you Aliona &amp; Krishnidoux! Yes, they ship to the U.S. </p> <p>I'm fond of merino in most forms; can't wait to try it blended with silk. Just wish there were more colors in their long-torso options! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-recommendations-for-thermal-underlayers#post-1589675 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 15:54:08 +0000 gradfashionista 1589675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Eileen Fisher silk camis and Icebreaker merino wool camis. Both serve as base layers, but can be worn alone or under jackets. They're also good for people with long torsos. Other base layers that I've tried didn't reach my hip, and were too loose in the waist to go undetected. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-recommendations-for-thermal-underlayers#post-1589666 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 15:39:28 +0000 Astrid 1589666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree, Joy. My tee doesn't get stinky at all, so it's perfect for travel because I can rewear my tops without a problem as long as I'm wearing the underlayer and don't spill anything on my outerlayer. And I'm so much more comfortable in the cold. Looking these up actually made me order the long sleeved version in black just now. Got it for around 35€ and it's even "made in Germany". Engel is one of those small brands that doesn't pay a lot for advertising,&nbsp; but if you have tried them you'll come back! Really lovely quality. They started out doing organic stuff for babies... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-recommendations-for-thermal-underlayers#post-1589649 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 15:14:50 +0000 Anonymous 1589649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Astrid, merino wool and silk sounds like a perfect way to stay warm. DS1 swears by Smart Wool tees year round for comfort even in tropical climates in Asia. They don't hold odors. They can be pricey but worth it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-recommendations-for-thermal-underlayers#post-1589644 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 15:08:23 +0000 Angie 1589644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just bought another batch of Uniqlo heattechs because I want to wear more of my blouses.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-recommendations-for-thermal-underlayers#post-1589626 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 14:36:18 +0000 Lisa 1589626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Cuddl Duds and Uniqlo's Heattech. &nbsp;My favorite feature about Uniqlo's thermals, they come with a scoopneck option, this works very well with vneck tops (the bit of material that peeks out looks like a tank top) and of course it layers well with scoopneck knits. &nbsp;Most thermals are cut crewneck and I find them a challenge to layer unless sporting a turtleneck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-recommendations-for-thermal-underlayers#post-1589539 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 07:00:14 +0000 Astrid 1589539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For Germans or Austrians especially, but also for everyone else - try Engel.<br /> <a href="http://www.engel-natur.de/html/gb/bezugsquellen/index.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.engel-natur.de/html.....index.html</a><br /> I love their virgin merino wool silk blend underwear. It's 70% merino and 30% silk. I haven't tried the pure wool and pure silk (or pure cotton) they offer, but imagine the quality is just as lovely. As far as I can see you can order directly using the PDF catalogue on the website and contact information or you go look for another online shop which sells the brand. I ordered mine here:<br /> <a href="http://www.foster-natur.de" rel="nofollow">http://www.foster-natur.de</a></p> <p>ETA<br /> Found an US based online shop. Here's the one I have:<br /> <a href="http://www.littlespruceorganics.com/engel-organic-wool-silk-womens-long-sleeved-shirt/" rel="nofollow">http://www.littlespruceorganic.....ved-shirt/</a><br /> Mine is short sleeved and I have the XS which fits snugly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-recommendations-for-thermal-underlayers#post-1589531 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 05:42:42 +0000 Jeanne M 1589531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't recommend Wintersilks enough, been wearing their long underwear for years (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://wintersilks.blair.com/c/silk-long-underwear/long-underwear-for-women/pc/195/384.uts">http://wintersilks.blair.com/c.....95/384.uts</a>). &nbsp;It comes in 3 weights, but the lightest is plenty warm beneath a sweater or shirt, with the added bonus that expensive knitwear doesn't need cleaning nearly so often. I even wear the medium weight as pajamas in winter.</p> <p>You can choose crew or v-neck, long or bracelet sleeves, with lace or without. It washes beautifully; I do it by hand, with Eucerin, just a short soak and a swish and it dries overnight. I have one set that's 4 years old and is still without holes or fraying. I buy in the sales, which are fairly frequent. I couldn't live without it, and wear it from November through March. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-recommendations-for-thermal-underlayers#post-1589451 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 01:22:44 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1589451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Uniqlo heat tech is super thin which is good for layering, but it's not natural fibers - I'd try silk, from somewhere like Winter Silks or REI. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-recommendations-for-thermal-underlayers#post-1589430 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 00:39:33 +0000 unfrumped 1589430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have enjoyed some Thermasilk, Cuddleduds (these I have kept in short sleeved, wide V neck tops that are less likely to show at necklines), and splurged on some merino wool thermals, the lightest weight in that lline, &nbsp;from the hiking store--can't remember brand right off the bat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-recommendations-for-thermal-underlayers#post-1589330 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 17:54:10 +0000 Anonymous 1589330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like washable silk layering underwear from LLBean or Lands End...not the ski stuff, the very light weight silk. I look for scoop necklines and 3/4 sleeves so that it does not show. Below are a couple of examples, also available in other colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-recommendations-for-thermal-underlayers#post-1589328 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 17:44:47 +0000 kkards 1589328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>another Uniqlo heattech wearer, but i prefer the scoop neck....but these are not natural fibers. i tried LLBean last year for a silk but did not like the fit (tried both petites and regular), but you may want to give them a try if you really want natural fibers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-recommendations-for-thermal-underlayers#post-1589322 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 17:35:52 +0000 Angie 1589322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I won't wear anything but the heattechs from Uniqlo because they fit and wear sooooooo well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-recommendations-for-thermal-underlayers#post-1589242 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 12:57:10 +0000 krishnidoux 1589242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They do ship internationally, but I read the cost vary between 13,90 euros and ... a whopping 40,90 euros! (Although this is not what I paid living in Canada).&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bernard-solfin.fr/aide/livraison/quels-sont-les-modes-de-livraison-les-tarifs-et-les-delais"><a href="http://www.bernard-solfin.fr/aide/livraison/quels-sont-les-modes-de-livraison-les-tarifs-et-les-dela" rel="nofollow">http://www.bernard-solfin.fr/a.....t-les-dela</a>...</a><br />There is a live chat option and I asked if they offer their services in English. They answered no! (!!!). I admit I am very disconcerted that in this day and age, a company of this level would not do business in English. I have yet to receive my order, I will post a review on this forum when I do if that is helpful.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-recommendations-for-thermal-underlayers#post-1589238 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 12:36:00 +0000 dakotacheryl 1589238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I particularly love Smartwool brand, and Cuddleduds (this one is not all natural yarn). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brand-recommendations-for-thermal-underlayers#post-1589234 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 12:26:47 +0000 Anonymous 1589234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Krishnidoux posted this link on Angie's blog post and it hits all my buttons for natural-fibre thermal layering: <a href="http://www.bernard-solfin.fr/vetements-femme/sous-vetements-tricots/ah15" rel="nofollow">http://www.bernard-solfin.fr/v.....icots/ah15</a>. (Bonus: I get to practice my rusty French, though it's not good enough to figure out whether they ship to the USA!) </p> <p>Does anyone else have recommendations for wool-silk or wool-cotton underlayers? If there are others like me who are short from shoulder to bust but still need a slightly deeper neckline, I'd love your tips too! </p> <p>Thank you! </p>