https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:58:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk/page/2#post-2151166 Sun, 01 Nov 2020 14:57:17 +0000 Staysfit 2151166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We keep our house between 62-65F. &nbsp;I drink hot tea. &nbsp;I wear my Smartwool socks and indoor sneakers or house shoes to keep my toes warm. &nbsp;I often add a blazer, leather jacket or cardigan to my outfit for the day and will put it on or take it off, depending on how warm or cold I feel. &nbsp;I also have a lovely ribbed knit blanket cape that I sometimes drape over my shoulders. &nbsp;On overcast days when the sun is unlikely to warm the room, I add a silk scarf to my outfit, &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk/page/2#post-2151162 Sun, 01 Nov 2020 14:46:29 +0000 cindysmith 2151162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in an RV, which means I rack of a heating bill even when it's very targeted heat. I've found that it's nigh impossible to heat the whole RV, so I selectively heat areas as needed.<br /> I close off the bathroom and crank up the ceramic electric heater in there before I shower. After I'm done in the bathroom, I open the doors back up to the rest of the RV and return the heater to it's most minimal setting. This keeps the back rather cozy.<br /> The front room, the main living area, is a beast. Whenever it's stupid cold, I run the propane furnace at its lowest level. This keeps it tolerable and prevents the water lines from freezing, but generally leaves me still quite chilly. I gave up trying to warm the whole room to cozy standards, and now I just put a ceramic electric heater blowing straight on me at the lowest setting. It's way more energy efficient than trying to warm the whole room, and keeps me from having to pile on all the freaking clothes and blankets.<br /> Good base layers up top and throw blanket for legs, plush fabrics, smartwool socks, warm fuzzy slippers, hot cocoa... these all help, but that targeted heating has been the most successful tactic in all my years of fulltime RV living. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk/page/2#post-2150968 Sat, 31 Oct 2020 13:35:08 +0000 Jessikams 2150968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I get a cold draft on my neck in my current office space, so I always have a scarf at hand. And I find that certain chairs/ seating positions REALLY cut off circulation to the legs and feet, so be careful about that! Also bad posture can inhibit breathing which also impacts circulation and warmth. Make sure you are sitting in an ergonomically supportive way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk/page/2#post-2150960 Sat, 31 Oct 2020 12:40:15 +0000 JamC 2150960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heatech layers, and heatech warm-lined pants from Uniqlo. Sometimes separate, sometimes together. Heat holders socks with grippers on the sole. Smartwool merino long sleeve tops from REI. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk#post-2150958 Sat, 31 Oct 2020 12:26:34 +0000 JamC 2150958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heatech layers, and heatech warm-lined pants from Uniqlo. Sometimes separate, sometimes together. Heat holders socks with non-slip grippers on the soles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk#post-2150694 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 06:16:12 +0000 Lucy 2150694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My work office is FREEZING. I often put a hot water bottle behind my back. It works a charm.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk#post-2150670 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 23:52:10 +0000 Anonymous 2150670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Moving around helps a lot, especially a good dose of action in the morning.</p> <p>So many good ideas above, I can only add that if I don't act immediately when I start to get cold it takes much longer to feel warm.</p> <p>I also take care not to start shallow breathing, a pattern I tend towards when I start to get chilled and which does not help!</p> <p>Always make sure your socks are dry?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk#post-2150664 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 23:10:45 +0000 Tina 2150664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I have a heating pad designed to keep your feet warm. It sits on the rocker foot rest I use. I also have a ceramic space heater aimed under my desk, fingerless gloves, and lots of sweaters. Sitting at the computer just makes me cold. <br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk#post-2150645 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 19:26:27 +0000 Angie 2150645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thermals, WARM knitwear, cashmere wrap, copious amounts of hot tea, and moving! Heat on high too..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk#post-2150629 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 18:34:07 +0000 Jane 2150629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find so long as my feet are warm I’m generally okay. I have a wide scarf that I use as a wrap too. Also tea! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk#post-2150623 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 17:01:50 +0000 rachylou 2150623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Right. So this is how the whole Puffy thing started: because I’d wear one INDOORS in ARIZONA SUMMER, 125 F heat... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk#post-2150620 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:40:16 +0000 Liesbeth 2150620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, lots of people with this problem!<br /> Thanks for reminding me some have it worse: at least my extremities don't go blue (I have a friend with this problem). A beanie indoors is creative but I would not risk the laughs when someone videocalls me ;). I do own a cherrypit pillow much like Carlas which I now remember I did use last spring (before only in bed).<br /> I think either adding another layer (I'm liking the idea of a puffer vest or heattech leggings) or investing in a heating element specifically for the office should do the trick.<br /> And however it makes my eyes roll, exercise bouts are probably a good idea :). I stop freezing when my working day is over and I start cooking/ cleaning up/... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk#post-2150617 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:25:14 +0000 Ginger 2150617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My house is currently 72F and I'm freezing. Colder than yesterday, which was colder outside... I don't get it, either. I'm wearing a long sleeve underlayer, sweater tights, sweater boots over that (see Finds), a thick knit dress, and fingerless gloves. My fingernails are turning lavender on their way to blue, and my toes are cold, so I know it's not working! I need to get up and put on on of my knee-length&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.prairieunderground.com/shop/recon-long-cloak-hoodie-in-midnight/">Prairie Underground hoodies</a>, and microwave some Dr Pepper 10. :D&nbsp;</p> <p>When it gets cold for good I will probably move a space heater into the office. I have a stove-shaped one that I keep in my sewing room usually, but it can live in the office during during work days. The long hoodies are wonderful top layers, because they're so long and cozy but do not hang open, get in the way, or disarrange themselves constantly (which happens with every scarf, shawl, and blanket I try to wear).</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk#post-2150608 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 15:28:45 +0000 Suz 2150608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My cat is my space-heater!&nbsp;</p> <p>More seriously...I have a couple of strategies.&nbsp;</p> <p>1. Layers, including heattech in deep winter -- base layer.&nbsp;</p> <p>2. A throw. I don't use it during meetings but I always have a blanket or quilt around to add to my warmth factor.&nbsp;</p> <p>3. Get up and move around for 5 minutes every hour. A quick jog in place or just a tea-run.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk#post-2150605 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 15:16:48 +0000 bella 2150605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We used to keep our apartment much warmer at 25 C (77F). But we recently moved and this is going to be our first winter at a place with central heating, where we have no control over the temperature. I am already fretting over it. That said, we've always had a small space heater, and already purchased one for this apartment as well. You can run it beneath your desk and close the door to that room. You can get a lot of mileage from running it for just 10 minutes every hour on the hour.&nbsp;<br />Also, I found that the only way my extremities are warm is when my core is warm. So I would recommend a puffer vest. Yes, they can be quite cozy and not so bulky in the vest form.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk#post-2150604 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 15:14:20 +0000 Minaminu 2150604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>base layers and hot bottle water, it really helps! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk#post-2150602 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 15:04:04 +0000 madeline 2150602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with the other fabbers’ posts on base layers. You could try the CuddleDuds brand instead of Heattech. Some folks love silk base layers, I haven’t tried those. Oh and a beanie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk#post-2150599 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:03:22 +0000 Julie 2150599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second the fingerless mitts, they really keep my hands from freezing when working on a keyboard. I cut off the wrist pieces from old/holey wool sweaters, shrink/felt them in the dryer, and use them to keep my wrists (and therefore my fingers) warm.<br /> Also I am not above wearing a beanie indoors.<br /> If I do those two things, I can usually forgo the blanket or jacket at my desk. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk#post-2150593 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:33:10 +0000 jacquez 2150593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One thing that helped way more than I thought it would is quilted vests! I have about 4 of them and they are comfy, warm, and tailored enough that I don't worry about looking unprofessional in them on Zoom </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk#post-2150592 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:32:33 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2150592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Liz, the heating pad is a great idea!<br /> I find that when I’ve been doing my exercise, my metabolism truly is faster/I’m warmer. Sorry if I sound like a nag </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk#post-2150590 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:20:27 +0000 cjh 2150590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve resorted to adding a hat or putting up my hood if wearing a hoodie, while reading, sitting at my computer, sewing machine or art table. I often shed my sweater layer when doing housework, so the activity level makes the most difference in how warm I feel at the same house temperature. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk#post-2150589 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:06:56 +0000 Liz 2150589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>It sounds like you're at the stage where it would be more effective to add heat rather than adding more clothing -- a space heater, heating pad, or heating panel for under your desk. Or get all three. I prefer a space heater directly next to my desk chair. <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk#post-2150585 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:00:25 +0000 Roxanna 2150585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>wow! Such great ideas. I rely on a camisole (always), a long sleeve tee, a wool cardi, and then always a cashmere shawl to keep things professional. Hands are always wrapped around a mug of hot tea </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk#post-2150583 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:56:51 +0000 nemosmom 2150583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am seriously considering this: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk#post-2150581 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:51:46 +0000 Kathie 2150581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m so glad you started this thread! This year, I’ve been trying to keep our house at 66F/19C, which is cooler than my work office. I’ve been doing a lot of fine gauge cashmere and merino sweaters, combined with my hand knit wraps. But, the wraps do get in my way when I’m doing a few household chores. So, I’m planning to knit a couple shoulder cozy/ponchos- something that is elbow length, and closer-fitting. I also wear socks and my indoor sneakers. It’s great to see everyone else’s tips! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk#post-2150579 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:47:24 +0000 Liesbeth 2150579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suntiger, I checked and that's about the same temperature as it is here lol. Fleece for the win :).<br />kkards: good tips. I AM wary of humidifiers since we discovered some fungus in our son's room. We used a humidifier there a lot when he was a baby because he coughed all night (no more thank god) but apparently the humidity got too high.<br />Robin, funny mental picture :). Maybe I should look into a space heater.<br />Anchie, a nice last layer like that poncho does sound like a good idea.<br />Bijou, yeah, I've got some heattech already and it helps some ... But vigorous exercise actually sounds like an even better idea! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk#post-2150578 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:47:22 +0000 Carla 2150578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a space heater at work, and a wool shawl. &nbsp;Sometimes I used fingerless mitts! &nbsp;We keep our house at 68-70degF which I find cold. &nbsp;I have something called a ‘sac magique’ that I heat up in the microwave and either drape over my shoulders, tuck behind my back, or put under my feet. It’s like a bean bag - but filled with barley (I think?)</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.ca/Magic-Bag-Extra-Large-Travel/dp/B07FSQCW9P/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6riO9urZ7AIVAu21Ch2_Sga0EAAYASAAEgIRffD_BwE&amp;hvadid=229957299014&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9000746&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=12757304224420500316&amp;hvtargid=kwd-306681860622&amp;hydadcr=20649_10080576&amp;keywords=Magic+bag&amp;qid=1603975656&amp;sr=8-6&amp;tag=googcana-20">https://www.amazon.ca/Magic-Ba.....clid=EAIaI</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk#post-2150576 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:44:52 +0000 nemosmom 2150576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Following!&nbsp; Our house is set around 17C (63-64F) and I am at the same stage as you, and will be here until at least early/mid-May.&nbsp; I am constantly cold!&nbsp; I can work from a sunny room, but sunny days are rare come December...<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Most days I wear base layer pants and top (heattech), then a merino or cotton tee, then a wool sweater or thin hoodie, topped with a fleece jacket.&nbsp; If it is cloudy out, I wear fleece-lined pants (pile lined ones from Uniqlo are my go-to). On sunny days I can get away with jeans over my base pants. Leggings are not warm enough at all, and I would freeze in a skirt or dress.&nbsp; On my feet are wool socks, then plush lined slippers.&nbsp; I wear knitted wristlets on my hands more often than not.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>I have added a couple of seemingly insulated things in an effort to "up" my WFH game (corduroy jacket, thick blanket shirt jacket) and I am liking the way they look over hoodies and sweaters. But, I won't know for a while if they are any warmer than what I have been wearing.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk#post-2150571 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:32:51 +0000 Bijou 2150571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find Uniqlo heat tech long sleeve tops to be a great base layer under a knit - so similar to a camisole, but it has more coverage and warmth. I do a quick set of 50 push up, star jumps and burpees when working from home to get warm. The vigorous exercise quickly warms me up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-stay-warm-at-your-desk#post-2150570 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:21:06 +0000 anchie 2150570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the opposite problem, we keep our home at 25C throughout the year, which is very comfortable to me. I wear the same clothes at home regardless of season, I only need second layer when we ventilate, which we are trying to do more at the moment.<br /> But my office is 19-21C and I move much less there then at home so after a while I start freezing when sitting in front of my computer. I always wear camisole which helps a lot. My first (visible) layer is always a sweater. Blouses and shirts are too breezy for me in fall and winter. I also always wear a second layer, blazers in my case, but can be a cardigans in your. And then I add wool or cashmere scarf arround my neck. And then I put a poncho that I keep in my office over everything. Did I mention I run cold LOL. This poncho was my all time best buy, I think it was 12 euros on sale on Amazon. I wear it every working day for many years now. I put it on and remove many times per day, as I feel more or less cold. And I remove it before I leave the office. I highly recommend something like that. I am also considering getting an upgrade in different color scheme since my wardrobe is moving from black. </p>