Comments on: Q&A: How to Layer for Cold Weather Days http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2009/01/13/qa-how-to-layer-for-cold-weather-days/ Real Style for Real People: An Intelligent Take on Fashion Trends Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:47:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Daisy http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2009/01/13/qa-how-to-layer-for-cold-weather-days/comment-page-1/#comment-264252 Daisy Fri, 30 Jan 2009 01:43:23 +0000 http://www.omiru.com/?p=3092#comment-264252 I'm glad that I am not the only one doing this in Boston now. I've been wearing my puffer vest inside my wool coat since last winter and it fits me perfectly. It's true that you need a coat that is a bit roomy in order to fit the puffer vest (or a less puffy vest), but overall, it works and keeps me warm in this cold Boston weather. I also agree that gloves are a must in cold weather because my hands get really dry in cold and dry weather. I’m glad that I am not the only one doing this in Boston now. I’ve been wearing my puffer vest inside my wool coat since last winter and it fits me perfectly. It’s true that you need a coat that is a bit roomy in order to fit the puffer vest (or a less puffy vest), but overall, it works and keeps me warm in this cold Boston weather.

I also agree that gloves are a must in cold weather because my hands get really dry in cold and dry weather.

]]> By: Vanessa http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2009/01/13/qa-how-to-layer-for-cold-weather-days/comment-page-1/#comment-264188 Vanessa Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:16:16 +0000 http://www.omiru.com/?p=3092#comment-264188 I've actually tried this outfit last week. I live around the DC metro area and during inauguration it was frigid here. I was skeptical at first to put my vest on and then my wool peacoat because IT didn't want to look heavier than I am. But my forever21 vest, which i thought was thick enough did not have that affect on me. In fact it made my outfit look even cuter when I closed my peacoat and took the hood out of the coat because it made it look likei had a faux fur collar. :-) I’ve actually tried this outfit last week. I live around the DC metro area and during inauguration it was frigid here. I was skeptical at first to put my vest on and then my wool peacoat because IT didn’t want to look heavier than I am. But my forever21 vest, which i thought was thick enough did not have that affect on me. In fact it made my outfit look even cuter when I closed my peacoat and took the hood out of the coat because it made it look likei had a faux fur collar. :-)

]]> By: MizzJ http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2009/01/13/qa-how-to-layer-for-cold-weather-days/comment-page-1/#comment-264107 MizzJ Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:04:58 +0000 http://www.omiru.com/?p=3092#comment-264107 Great tips! A high-collared coat is also great to provide better insulation around your neck, especially when paired with a scarf wrapped around. Tights and gloves are also essentials. Like the others, I'm also not sure about the whole puffer vest and wool coat thing, wouldn't you just end up looking like a puffed up robin? Great tips! A high-collared coat is also great to provide better insulation around your neck, especially when paired with a scarf wrapped around. Tights and gloves are also essentials. Like the others, I’m also not sure about the whole puffer vest and wool coat thing, wouldn’t you just end up looking like a puffed up robin?

]]> By: Pampi! http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2009/01/13/qa-how-to-layer-for-cold-weather-days/comment-page-1/#comment-264104 Pampi! Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:01:42 +0000 http://www.omiru.com/?p=3092#comment-264104 Hey Omiru! I plan to write a master's thesis on Boston Street Style. I need a catalogue of images and fashion commentary on Boston's street styles in order to write this paper. I was wondering whether you'd be interested in being a subject and/or collaborating with me. You can do as little or as much as you want. I am still tweaking what exactly I'd like to study. This is essentially my first attempt at reserach and so I'm putting out feelers to local fashion bloggers. Cheers, Pampi! smahtstreetstyle@gmail.com Hey Omiru!

I plan to write a master’s thesis on Boston Street Style. I need a catalogue of images and fashion commentary on Boston’s street styles in order to write this paper. I was wondering whether you’d be interested in being a subject and/or collaborating with me. You can do as little or as much as you want. I am still tweaking what exactly I’d like to study. This is essentially my first attempt at reserach and so I’m putting out feelers to local fashion bloggers.

Cheers,
Pampi!
smahtstreetstyle@gmail.com

]]> By: Traci http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2009/01/13/qa-how-to-layer-for-cold-weather-days/comment-page-1/#comment-264082 Traci Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:07:44 +0000 http://www.omiru.com/?p=3092#comment-264082 Just to add to Trisha's note on the thinner, more compact puffer vests - Kenneth Cole Reaction and Nine West both make a very compacted version of a down vest that avoids bulk but is still 60% down and very warm. All the additions are great! Just to add to Trisha’s note on the thinner, more compact puffer vests - Kenneth Cole Reaction and Nine West both make a very compacted version of a down vest that avoids bulk but is still 60% down and very warm. All the additions are great!

]]> By: Trisha http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2009/01/13/qa-how-to-layer-for-cold-weather-days/comment-page-1/#comment-264080 Trisha Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:40:12 +0000 http://www.omiru.com/?p=3092#comment-264080 As for the puffer vest under the wool coat, it can work--but it's all about finding the right vest-coat combo. I like a less-filled version of the puffer vest (so that it's not super bulky) and a wool coat that has a bit more room. A-line wool coats tend to have enough room to fit a thick sweater or a thin puffer vest. The lined leather gloves, the silk sock liners, the fleece, and the smartwool socks - great suggestions! As for the puffer vest under the wool coat, it can work–but it’s all about finding the right vest-coat combo. I like a less-filled version of the puffer vest (so that it’s not super bulky) and a wool coat that has a bit more room. A-line wool coats tend to have enough room to fit a thick sweater or a thin puffer vest.

The lined leather gloves, the silk sock liners, the fleece, and the smartwool socks - great suggestions!

]]> By: Caitlin http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2009/01/13/qa-how-to-layer-for-cold-weather-days/comment-page-1/#comment-264079 Caitlin Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:08:09 +0000 http://www.omiru.com/?p=3092#comment-264079 I like these ideas, but I have to agree that it'd be hard to wear a puffer vest under a sleek wool coat without looking somewhat silly. I need to get my hands on some of those silk thermals because right now I just wear a pair of thin yoga pants underneath my jeans every day. They're a bit bulky, but they sure do keep me warm, which is important because here in Chicago. If I may add to the suggestions, though, I think this outfit also calls for a sleek pair of lined leather gloves. I like these ideas, but I have to agree that it’d be hard to wear a puffer vest under a sleek wool coat without looking somewhat silly. I need to get my hands on some of those silk thermals because right now I just wear a pair of thin yoga pants underneath my jeans every day. They’re a bit bulky, but they sure do keep me warm, which is important because here in Chicago.

If I may add to the suggestions, though, I think this outfit also calls for a sleek pair of lined leather gloves.

]]> By: g http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2009/01/13/qa-how-to-layer-for-cold-weather-days/comment-page-1/#comment-264076 g Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:22:49 +0000 http://www.omiru.com/?p=3092#comment-264076 I recommend a simple midweight, longsleeve fleece instead of the down vest. This way no puffball but definite warmth. I recommend a simple midweight, longsleeve fleece instead of the down vest. This way no puffball but definite warmth.

]]> By: lise http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2009/01/13/qa-how-to-layer-for-cold-weather-days/comment-page-1/#comment-264075 lise Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:33:44 +0000 http://www.omiru.com/?p=3092#comment-264075 love my smartwool socks. they really help keep my feet dry and warm without the scratchiness and bulk. love my smartwool socks. they really help keep my feet dry and warm without the scratchiness and bulk.

]]> By: neha http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2009/01/13/qa-how-to-layer-for-cold-weather-days/comment-page-1/#comment-264074 neha Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:50:13 +0000 http://www.omiru.com/?p=3092#comment-264074 this is a great post, but i think if i put a puffer vests under a longer coat i'd look like a giant puffball. Most of my wool coats fit pretty snugly, with room for just a sweater underneath. this is a great post, but i think if i put a puffer vests under a longer coat i’d look like a giant puffball. Most of my wool coats fit pretty snugly, with room for just a sweater underneath.

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