https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layers Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 01:18:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layers#post-866052 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 14:44:14 +0000 bj1111 866052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>circling back...pretty polly fleecy tights. available on amazon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layers#post-866041 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 13:49:58 +0000 Suz 866041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jen - are you coming to Canada first? </p> <p>You have a friend in Ottawa, correct? </p> <p>Why not get HER advice? Asking her to keep in mind that you are likely to be feeling the cold more than she would, because you are not acclimatized. </p> <p>Perhaps she could order you some items from Mountain Equipment Coop or Land's End to be here, ready for your arrival. Anything that did not fit/ did not work could be returned. </p> <p>Here are a couple of ideas: </p> <p>A bunch of different base layer options: <a href="http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/WomensClothing/BaseLayer.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/.....eLayer.jsp</a></p> <p>Here is the silk underwear at LE: <a href="http://www.landsend.com/ix/index.html?search=silk+underwear&#038;store=le&#038;action=newSearch" rel="nofollow">http://www.landsend.com/ix/ind.....=newSearch</a></p> <p>I do not find it as warm as synthetics like Heatech or as Merino wool. But you are not going to be outdoors for long periods of time, as I understand it. It is not as if you are skiing or snowshoeing all day -- which is what those other layers are really designed for. The silk would probably be enough for you given your mostly indoor activities. Remember, houses are centrally heated (sometimes to ridiculous heights). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layers#post-865996 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 08:22:30 +0000 bj1111 865996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>there may be a uniqlo in oz, but they may not be selling heat tech which is my default advice. depending on how many days you anticipate being in &lt;5c, you may want to hit a target or primark when you get there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layers#post-865981 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 07:40:15 +0000 jenanded 865981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layers#post-865972 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 07:27:22 +0000 annaj 865972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Country Road has some great washable merino cardigans at the moment. They are a slim fit, but I layer mine over close fitting tees. They might be worth a try as they wash and wear well. Just be careful with wool as you won't be able to throw it in the dryer at laundromats!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layers#post-855915 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:32:31 +0000 jenanded 855915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am in sub tropical australia so think it will be gear shops or upmarket dept store. Might look online... i know they sell fine wool but it tends to itch... will see </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layers#post-855909 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:29:33 +0000 merwoman 855909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Lands End should offer some nice choices - where in the world are you? Marks and Spencers also had a great selection of undergarments. Not avilable in Canada anymore, but I think they are still going strong in the UK </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layers#post-855906 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:27:21 +0000 merwoman 855906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The lovely thing about silk is that it feels so luxurious and has practically zero "bulk". I wore silk long johns and undershirts for skiing warmth years ago. Think I picked my set up at Sporting Life which is upscale gear shop. Microfleece is also very nice to wear - so soft and cozy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layers#post-855895 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:20:38 +0000 Anonymous 855895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have heard that silk is good too. avoid synthetics they would make you sweat too much. I would get camis and long sleeves if you have the packing room. It would give you more options. I am a big fan of layering but most of my tops are cotton. I really want to try silk as I have heard it can be warmer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layers#post-855880 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:13:25 +0000 jenanded 855880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All this talk of travel capsules etc, I am learning about the needfor layering. I will go hunting for camis or thermals etc everyone is talking of now i am learning a coton long sleeve t and a jacket are why I get cold. I amdoing Canada and uk during trip and temps will range from 0 (hopefully not too much) to abou 20 celcius with most of he trip around 10. Do I look for those fine merino layers at the gear shop? Synthetics? Or silk I think i have read about. Do i get camis or sleeved. </p>