Accessorizing with gloves helps defend against the cold.
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When Columbus becomes a barren tundra complete with icy blasts of frozen air, proper fashion choices become a lot harder to make. Though it might seem tempting to brave the sub-zero temperatures and wear a fashionable ensemble you would don any other day of the year, precautions should be taken against the chill. Read on to learn how you can keep yourself safe from the threat of hypothermia and frostbite without sacrificing too much of your personal style.
Layer those leggings, ladies
Adding additional layers to your outfit is always the first step to keeping yourself nice and toasty, and with the popularity of skin-tight leggings, this becomes much easier to accomplish. These can be layered on their own under a baggier pair of pants, or can be layered on top of one another to keep the cool air from permeating. In the winter months, it’s easy to find a pair of fleece-lined leggings as well, so stocking up on these is a great idea to make sure you stay as warm as you possibly can. Now you can make sure frostbite is a distant worry without the fear of bulky-looking clothing.
Flannel fixes everything
This thick fabric holds in heat like nobody’s business, so it’s a great tool to add even more warmth to your ensemble. Adding an oversized button-up to the top of a sweatshirt is sure to keep in as much body heat as possible without hindering movement of your arms — a feat that leaves you comfortable and cozy. Don’t just stop with the shirt, though; flannel socks, scarves and hats all help in ways other fabrics cannot.
Headwear is essential
No matter how warm the rest of your body is, anything exposed above the neck will make you feel like you’re wearing nothing else. Though it might be a bit extreme to model a ski mask every time you step outdoors, making sure your ears are covered is critical for maximum heat retention. A cute hat with ear flaps is the easiest way to accomplish this, but if hat head is one of your biggest fears, you can opt for fuzzy earmuffs. Whichever route you decide to take, you’ll be all the warmer for it.
Accessorize for warmth
Cold air can creep into any holes in your outfit, so making sure as much skin as possible is covered is necessary. You can do this by wearing mittens or gloves that feature longer sleeves in order to make sure there are no gaps between the hand coverings and the end of the coat sleeves. Next, invest in an extra-long scarf that can wrap around your neck several times — this way, no wind blasts can get through the top of your coat buttons.
No matter the weather, though, there is only one thing to remember: Your personal safety and health should never be thrown away just because of an outfit. Stay warm and stay healthy this winter, no matter what you have to wear to make it happen.
