https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:50:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country#post-2350752 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 18:04:32 +0000 Chris987 2350752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hah <b>Joy</b>, the dogs I mentioned belong to neighbors, not me! I like the idea of alpaca but find&nbsp;it way too itchy even in small amounts. </p> <p><b>Star</b>, no need to feel ashamed! We all do what we can </p> <p><b>Ket, </b>yes do try heated gloves! They really changed things for the better for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country#post-2350683 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:48:01 +0000 Ket 2350683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What gorgeous scenery to enjoy on your walk! I love all of your practical items. Definitely will have to try the heated gloves! That is a great idea I'll have to try.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country#post-2350666 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 17:52:12 +0000 Star (Lise) 2350666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chris I am feeling quite ashamed.&nbsp; This winter I don't want to walk too far even around 0 to 5 degrees celsius.&nbsp; Good on you, and a reminder to me how important it is to get outside and move daily. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country#post-2350652 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:38:05 +0000 Anonymous 2350652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Be sure to put reflectors on your dog. &nbsp;Those are often the frist I see when driving after dark. &nbsp;Wooly socks are great walking in cold weather. &nbsp;I recently found alpaca at a Christmas market and wish I had bought more. &nbsp;They are soft and warm, not itchy like wool. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country#post-2350647 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:28:45 +0000 Chris987 2350647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm... too bad about the foot heaters <b>Style Fan.</b> I tried those warmer packs for my hands and didn't find them to work all that well. The heat the palm of your hand but not fingers.&nbsp; I even tried making my own (filled with rice, heat in the microwave). They lasted about 15 minutes I think you live in a climate that's colder than mine .... cold feet or hands are just plain miserable :-(&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks <b>Firecracker</b>! Once you start looking at "ski socks" in a general outdoor store or a ski gear store it's amazing how many colors/patterns there are! (Online too of course). I think I got those at a store called EMS (Easter Mountain Sports) ... it's a Northeast US store much like REI.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country#post-2350574 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:49:10 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2350574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks and sounds enchanting to me! What great ideas for functional layering, and pretty darned stylish, too! I'm really liking those socks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country#post-2350573 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:18:08 +0000 Style Fan 2350573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have several pairs of fleece-lined leggings, and they don't have a smell.&nbsp; I just got another pair from Amazon.&nbsp; I will try to do the Find.<br />Chris, I have several pairs of insulated boots and thick wool socks.&nbsp; I also have tried those disposable heaters for your feet.&nbsp; I still get cold feet.&nbsp; They are always cold.&nbsp; :(&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country#post-2350544 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:47:01 +0000 Chris987 2350544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suz </b>- waving at my reflective vest twin! The heated gloves were my first battery-powered&nbsp; clothing purchase. They don't make my hands feel toasty&nbsp; warm but they make them not hurt&nbsp;when it's really cold and that's good enough for me. </p> <p><b>Jaime </b>- I think I had heard about battery heated gloves from a boss of mine from many years ago who was a season ticket holder for our local (American) football team. The playing season goes deep into winter and many teams are in cold places.&nbsp;I only bought them for myself about 2 years ago and once I got on Amazon I saw LOTS of stuff like that. </p> <p>Thanks <b>Zaeobi </b>and<b> Suntiger</b> - I guess I just decided that if I'm going to live in a place with cold winters I need to find a way to spend at least a little time&nbsp;outdoors enjoying it. </p> <p>Thanks <b>Dee</b>! Nope not letting the cold boss me around </p> <p> Thanks <b>Helena!</b> </p> <p><b>April</b> - wow that's weird about the fumes. These are all fleece lined leggings, not tights. I have quite a few, at least 6 or 7 years old, either purchased at&nbsp; TJMAxx where I took whatever brands they had that fit, or Macys. They last a long time. I never noticed any fumes</p> <p><b>RobinF</b> great point about how drivers need to be able to see you when you are on foot. This morning a sander truck was out (more snow but not enough for plows) and&nbsp;I made a point of getting as far off the road as I could when I saw that truck coming. Self preservation but also don't want to make it difficult for the folks who keep the roads passable.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Janet,</b> it's funny, I just think of my walking route as "the side street next to my house". </p> <p><b>Angie,</b> EXACTLY! hiding indoors from the elements, whatever they are, is so limiting! </p> <p><b>Style Fan,</b> heated socks would be great! I have insulated boots and thick wool socks so my feet don't get cold on my walks but do whatever works! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country#post-2350469 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:25:30 +0000 Style Fan 2350469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your gear for early morning walks is excellent!&nbsp; I start my day with a long walk, regardless of the weather.&nbsp; I have been considering a pair of heated socks.&nbsp; My feet are always cold.&nbsp; I have tried everything else.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country#post-2350460 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:39:04 +0000 Angie 2350460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are brave and well insulated! INVIGORATING!! Well done.</p> <p>I get, "just getting on with it despite the weather" since it rains a lot in Seattle. If I left everything to a mild dry day - I'd be stuck inside for 9 months of the year ;)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country#post-2350432 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:33:34 +0000 Janet 2350432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s a good cold-weather set! I love walking in the winter. Looks like a lovely place to walk. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country#post-2350428 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 13:45:01 +0000 RobinF 2350428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that's dedication! You do have pretty views, I'm sure that helps. Good idea to use the battery heated items and the vest! I get nervous when I see walkers out who are hard to see.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country#post-2350418 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:44:03 +0000 April 2350418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>C987 - gorgeous landscape and what a brave layerer you are!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>You may have led me directly to a HEWI - fleece lined leggings.&nbsp; Must ask a question, though.&nbsp; Last time I bought fleece-lined tights (the kind that are like pantyhose) I tried six ways from Sunday to get them to offgas the choking fumes the fleece emitted.&nbsp; Washed countless times, aired them endlessly, always took them off because of the fumes.</p> <p>So, how about the Kyodans?&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country#post-2350417 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:33:53 +0000 Helena 2350417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love everything about this post. Cheers to the enchantment of every day life! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country#post-2350408 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:05:43 +0000 Dee 2350408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha you're not fooling around with the cold now are you? Lots of clever layers to insulate. Nice winter photos too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country#post-2350406 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:01:44 +0000 Anonymous 2350406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's been our weather too this week Finally got above freezing yesterday though. You're definitely a hardier soul than me to stay outside in it!<br /> Tempted by that battery powered vest, but it would most likely sit unused most years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country#post-2350403 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 11:48:36 +0000 Zaeobi 2350403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know you were being tongue-in-cheek, but that brook certainly *is* enchanted indeed! </p> <p>You're braver than me - it was only 2C here today so I didn't hang around outside (approx 38F lol). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country#post-2350384 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 01:29:18 +0000 Jaime 2350384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is an enchanted life! And good for you for walking in that weather and wow, I did not know about battery heated gloves but younger me is coveting them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country#post-2350374 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 21:46:13 +0000 Suz 2350374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a beautiful place to walk! I absolutely hear you on the need for lights and reflective clothing. I am usually out after dark in our very dark neighbourhood and I have a toque with built-in headlamp, plus reflective vest. And if anyone has any objections -- well, to heck with them! These clothes are appropriate for my "social" encounters as well -- also with more dogs than humans. Plus the odd duck or deer, and occasionally with an eagle.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think I need to get a pair of the heated gloves for Mr. Suz. His hands get so cold!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country#post-2350371 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 20:59:02 +0000 Chris987 2350371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Bonnie!&nbsp;</b><br />Thanks <b>Pirouette</b>, waving at my walking twin. I seem to recall that you live in Dublin so we're not in the same time zone so not walking at the same time (I'm in New England USA)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country#post-2350356 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:59:25 +0000 pirouette 2350356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your pictures are beautiful what a lovely location you live in. I can see why you need such warm clothing. I retired nearly two years ago and like you go walking every morning it’s a great way to start the day it gives me energy to do other stuff. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country#post-2350351 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:42:13 +0000 Bonnie 2350351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are well prepared to take on the elements. Beautiful photos of your area.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country#post-2350346 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:24:18 +0000 Chris987 2350346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks RachyLou! I'll add that to my resume </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country#post-2350338 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:02:44 +0000 rachylou 2350338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always like to see how the pros do it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country#post-2350337 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 15:58:32 +0000 Chris987 2350337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks<b> Sisi, Joy,</b> and <b>Roberta! </b>I made this early morning walk a habit when I first retired and it was one of the best things I'v ever done. And, I DO have a great outdoor environment to work with. I occasionally see deer and often fairly close by.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Joy</b> - Amazon is full of choices in battery-heated clothing. Available at other places too of course. Hunters and American football fans in cold climates have been wearing this type of stuff for as long as it's been available. I just dipped my toe in a few years ago.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country#post-2350334 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 15:48:39 +0000 Roberta 2350334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are a braver soul then I am, for sure, but those beautiful winter scenes must lure you outside. Thank heaven for the technology to keep you warm! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country#post-2350332 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 15:29:21 +0000 Anonymous 2350332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good way to stay warm.our temperatures are similar to yours. &nbsp;I need a vest and gloves like yours. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country#post-2350329 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 15:12:17 +0000 Sisi 2350329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ugh, you are brave! But I see that you are equipped like a pro in these temperatures. The landscape is wonderful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-10f-early-morning-walk-in-the-country#post-2350328 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 14:59:25 +0000 Chris987 2350328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's been in the very low double digits F for about a week at the time I go out for my early morning walk of just over a mile (sometimes longer). Plus it snowed a few of those mornings and there is still some snow/ice along the sides of the roadways. It does occasionally get colder but this is at the low end of "normal" winter temps around here. </p> <p>Here is what I wear. 2 layers of hats and fleece lined tights. Battery-heated gloves AND a new-this-year battery vest, and all the other stuff you see. . My goal is to not "feel" cold during the 35-40 minutes I'm outside, and I do pretty well at that. ( I don’t need the battery items when it’s 10 degrees warmer) </p> <p>I'm usually out before daylight so I wear a reflective vest and carry a small flashlight. </p> <p>Hardly a fashionable or styled outfit, just about practicality and weather-appropriateness. Actually the outfit is perfect for the "social" encounters I have: 1) wave at police officer neighbor walking his police dog, 2) greet  neighbor wearing a miners light while he walks his collie, or 3) wave at neighbor who is out running through the startup checklist before she drives her school bus to pick up kids. I live an exciting and enchanted life  </p> <p>Photos are of the brook that flows under a culvert on the road where I walk.  </p>