STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

Well, since it really doesn't get all that cold here, I have no idea what you should wear.  But, I wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS!  I bet you'll loving living in NYC.

Congratulations! I hope you love, love, love living here.

On my cold weather commute, I wear a down coat, nice scarf, hat, and gloves, and on slushy days, cute waterproof boots. Boots in general will come in handy for you -- leather for non-wet days, and waterproof for otherwise.

i bought a huge cashmere scarf at the Inhabit sample sale- so glad now!  scarves are my number one- i also like those furry ear muff headbands because i don't like hat hair.  longer gloves are also great- i want to find a nice pair of cashmere ones sometimes too.  Dark colors are a plus- cream will look so dirty in this city so fast!  I wear a wool coat usually- but i typically have at least a few layers underneath- thermal, then sweater of sorts at least.  I have waterproof snow boots (just $20 ones from kohl's) for wet days, like scarlett suggested, and nice leather riding boots for other cold days, among other boots.  On REALLY cold days, i may layer some leggings or tights under my pants, but this is rare because often i'll be burning hot as soon as I end up inside.  I also like to tuck skinny jeans into thick knee high boot socks for added warmth when wearing my boots. oh and sometimes i layer those fingerless gloves over regular gloves.  Haha, i guess i like to be warm!

I live and walk and take public transportation in Chicago and I have been known to wear two pairs of wool knee high socks, because I don't like leggings, thermals or tights under pants. I just get too warm once I'm inside. Like Lynnie, I'll wear two pairs of gloves, too. Scarves are muy importante. Layering is key. Even though it is unbearably cold here at times (like -50 windshields), I am learning that thinner layers are better than thick. A really thick sweater under a coat makes me feel like I can't move, whereas a thinner sweater with a long sleeve tshirt or thermal underneath is equally warm and I don't have that kid in a snowsuit feeling.

The most important thing for me are shoes I won't break my ass in. I am clumsy and when you add precipitation into the mix, it can be tragic. I like Reaction boots, but they aren't all that warm. They have good traction and are comfy for long hikes. Sometimes if I'm not sure whether it will snow or not, I will wear my Reactions to be on the safe side. They are not waterproof, but I feel confident in them. I like Uggs for warmth, but I don't think they have the best traction, at least not the one's I own. I wear wellies on really messy days to keep my pants dry and for the traction. They are not as warm as Uggs, but then I can just wear two pairs of socks! I either take shoes with me to wear at work or I keep a pair or two of dressier shoes at the office during the winter months.

-- Edited by boobaby at 00:07, 2006-12-05

Congratulations, you'll love it up here.

I never owned snow boots or rain boots in my LIFE until I had to live and work in NYC.  I second everything the girls say (I bought a full-length down coat my first winter here).  I was just going to add to make sure you get at least one pair of boots that have really good treads.  I had some "cute" boots that I thought I could wear on icey snowy days but I almost slipped and busted my butt quite a few times...

Layers are great.  If I wear leggings under pants I'll just take them off in the bathroom once I get to work.

littlebean wrote:

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I think that I posted this coat before but I thought I would just show it to you:



I tried it on in a store where it was on a big sale and it was *so cute*. Plus, since it's from Eddie Bauer, it's actually very functional as a winter coat. If only I had a reason to buy a new coat, I would have totally snapped it up.

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Ooh, thanks for posting that.  I will have to stalk it for a sale!