https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-for-cold-classroom Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 27 May 2026 14:06:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-for-cold-classroom#post-1807286 Wed, 10 May 2017 11:24:47 +0000 anchie 1807286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see any pictures still :(<br /> And had to goggle ruana, now I know. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-for-cold-classroom#post-1807284 Wed, 10 May 2017 11:20:35 +0000 unfrumped 1807284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A ruana sounds perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-for-cold-classroom#post-1807280 Wed, 10 May 2017 11:10:53 +0000 Ginger 1807280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Weird, I had photos all cropped and everything. I hope this time works.<br /> ETA: Nope. Looks like the app is on the fritz. Sorry! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-for-cold-classroom#post-1807276 Wed, 10 May 2017 10:44:21 +0000 anchie 1807276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I commiserate with you completely. I suffer like this every day in my office, regardless of the season. I would love to be able to wear outfit without the topper sometimes but this is impossible. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-for-cold-classroom#post-1807273 Wed, 10 May 2017 10:35:25 +0000 Sisi 1807273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ask the building management to reduce&nbsp;the air conditioning! What is this mania&nbsp;with AC in the United States? I too often read posts of Fabbers that lament arctic AC. You Americans should address some National Consumers Association and ask for a law that regulated&nbsp; the air conditioning in a reasonable way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-for-cold-classroom#post-1807264 Wed, 10 May 2017 10:13:26 +0000 Jenni NZ 1807264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ginger I can't see any pics? I don't know what a ruana is, either? I love your style and am sad I can't see what you mean! Pink/blush is one of my faves these days x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-for-cold-classroom#post-1807227 Wed, 10 May 2017 03:46:54 +0000 Sara L. 1807227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope you'll be warmer now. I've had this problem too and it's just the worst. I find drinking something hot, like tea or coffee, also helps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-for-cold-classroom#post-1807215 Wed, 10 May 2017 03:14:18 +0000 Stephanie 1807215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would wear socks and flats.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-for-cold-classroom#post-1807212 Wed, 10 May 2017 02:57:21 +0000 Ginger 1807212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all so much for the ideas! I had a narrow window of opportunity, but I made it to the closest mall shortly before closing tonight. I lucked into a two-tone ruana that is (almost) the right pink to go with my blush neutrals. It's going to be very comfortable and versatile. I also got some more hose; I haven't tried doubling before, and the ones I brought are close to a life-ending run. ;)</p> <p>Pictures show my outfit, with the jacket, and with the ruana. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-for-cold-classroom#post-1807207 Wed, 10 May 2017 02:34:36 +0000 unfrumped 1807207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We're piling up on you!<br /> I couldnt wear a skirt for sitting conferences except in winter with fleece tights. But double pantyhose do help. If some kind of black ankle pants worked with your outfits, you might find some, as they're in most stores. If you wear simple knit pullovers, Banana Republic had merino and cashmere out, even in May. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-for-cold-classroom#post-1807186 Wed, 10 May 2017 01:14:31 +0000 JAileen 1807186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One other thing: it's possible you're sitting where a vent blows. Maybe try a different seat? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-for-cold-classroom#post-1807185 Wed, 10 May 2017 01:12:24 +0000 K.M. 1807185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I get cold very easily, and if my feet or ankles are cold, I feel cold all day. In a cold room like this I would wear pants, socks, and closed shoes. Not sure if this would work for what you packed. There are H&amp;Ms in DC easily accessible by public transit where you could buy a few basics (they have suiting separates, long-sleeve tees, cardigans, socks, and shoes) without breaking the bank even if you don't wear them later. They also have lots of long scarves right now; although they are gauzy, they are warm (I have one from last year, same as what they're selling now but in a different color, and it's long enough to wrap around in several ways). Not sure if that's your kind of store, but in a pinch... (I'm an H&amp;M fan). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-for-cold-classroom#post-1807160 Tue, 09 May 2017 23:43:35 +0000 minimalist 1807160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nth-ing large wrap suggestion for your legs, if you're taking the training and able to sit. If you're the one leading the training and have to be standing and walking around, then what The Cat and Angie said.</p> <p>There are also those chemical warming packets, which I've used inside dress shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-for-cold-classroom#post-1807153 Tue, 09 May 2017 23:17:11 +0000 Scarlet 1807153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would buy a nice cardigan to wear under the jacket if necessary, any kind of large wrap, and consider doubling up on the hose. I have been there. You must keep yourself warm or you will get sick. Especially keeping the feet warm is key in my opinion. If necessary do booties and invisible socks if it's possible with your profession. Also like Angie said, camisoles can help too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-for-cold-classroom#post-1807119 Tue, 09 May 2017 21:52:55 +0000 Angie 1807119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Get another topper, nude hose, and camisoles.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-for-cold-classroom#post-1807100 Tue, 09 May 2017 20:46:32 +0000 The Cat 1807100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My sympathy! I have had my share of cold offices and conference rooms ...</p> <p>A few tips for dressing warmly but looking springy:<br /> - A camisole / T-shirt / thin pullover, worn UNDER your other layers. Choose wool for extra warmth<br /> - 2 pairs of nylon hose. If you let the inner pair be in a colour close to your skin tone, the look will be light and transparent instead of heavy and opaque<br /> - A cardigan or pashmina style shawl in a light neutral can be combined with many other items<br /> - A silk scarf worn close to your neck. Real silk has the wonderful abilities of helping you to stay warm in the cold and cool in the heat </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-for-cold-classroom#post-1807089 Tue, 09 May 2017 19:57:19 +0000 Diana 1807089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Even a more summery (like silk or cotton) scarf will still provide a surprising amount of warmth if it's a large wrap shape.&nbsp; Something like this:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.loft.com/shimmer-stripe-scarf/433763?skuId=22862556&amp;defaultColor=4205&amp;colorExplode=false&amp;catid=catl000021">https://www.loft.com/shimmer-s.....colorExplo</a></p> <p>Re: adjusting temperatures.&nbsp; It's my experience that office/conference temps are set to a temperature that is supposedly comfortable for men wearing suits (e.g. a blazer over a shirt with long trousers), which is one reason why it's so cold. You can complain but then there's going to be someone else complaining that it's too warm.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-for-cold-classroom#post-1807062 Tue, 09 May 2017 18:58:19 +0000 unfrumped 1807062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No good solution. I try to plan ahead but still am at risk of wanting to do an emergency shop. Which is different from planned travel shopping. </p> <p>I'm planning a trip for an education week in June and feel exactly the same- it's likely to be freezing in the comfrrrnce rooms, then mid 8O's outside when I want to take a break or do sightseeing.<br /> That's one reason I'm playing around with travel bags as in my Kipling post- will likely have layers/ wraps I need to stash . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-for-cold-classroom#post-1807045 Tue, 09 May 2017 18:02:04 +0000 L'Abeille 1807045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you find a pretty large silk or nice poly&nbsp;square scarf? When I was stuck in a similar situation (conference in Florida, who knew how killer the AC would be?) I wore my planned neck-scarves draped over my legs when seated and it made the world of difference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-for-cold-classroom#post-1807042 Tue, 09 May 2017 17:51:06 +0000 Anonymous 1807042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about a long lightweight cashmere cardigan? Although I second JAileen, if you are cold others probably are too, kindly ask for the AC to be adjusted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-for-cold-classroom#post-1807039 Tue, 09 May 2017 17:41:27 +0000 JAileen 1807039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That always happens to me. Avoid cold drinks. Have hot tea. At all breaks, get up and walk around a lot. Otherwise, wear the jacket everyday, but just over your shoulders. Ask the people running it if they can adjust the temperature. You shouldn't have to wear winter clothes in DC in May! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-for-cold-classroom#post-1807034 Tue, 09 May 2017 17:30:43 +0000 Ginger 1807034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm on business travel, for week-long training, and the cold room is driving me crazy. I'm reasonably dressed, but I hadn't planned on wearing my blush (fake) leather jacket all week. And that doesn't help my legs at all. In winter I would be okay in boots and tights, but just hose and shoes don't cut it in corporate A/C. </p> <p>I'm in a good place to go shopping (DC area) but it's exactly the wrong season for cozy stuff. I wish I had gotten that Halogen cashmere wrap last year! Nordstrom does have a silk/cashmere option right now, but it doesn't seem as nice as the Halogen, and about the same price. </p> <p>Ideas? </p>