Post by tbhas6 on Jan 12, 2013 13:51:41 GMT -5
Our temps are beginning to get really cold. We are forecasted for -20 degrees F. this evening and that doesn't include the wind chill factor.
I am aware that at one time many of the ladies who frequented this forum wore dresses only in respect of religious convictions. Although I will don a pair of insulated cover-alls, especially when performing farm chores in frigid weather, I do prefer to wear dresses or skirts to church - even in very cold winter temperatures.
How do I wear a nice skirt and sweater when the temps are below zero or colder? Here are my secrets:
1. Long skirts. Long enough to cover the tops of ladies boots OR a long denim skirt to cover the tops of a nice pair of western boots.
2. Boots. Tall ladies boots or nice western boots. Because of ice, I prefer a low heal.
3. Long handles (long under wear) - a specific type called "Silkies" work especially well under ladies clothing fabrics. They are cotton on the inside and nylon (like a slip) on the outside. This allows skirt fabrics and knitted sweaters to lay flat and smooth without bunching up they way cotton or wool long handles do. I have found "Silkies" in the Vermont Country Store catalog AND at some Ranch and Farm stores. I think they are expensive but have found them to be worth it. I wash mine on the hand wash cycle and line dry them.
4. Fleece lined tights and a form fitting cotton tee-shirt under the "Silkies" long handles add an additional layer of warmth.
5. Wool socks are a must. I wear these under all my boots. When I purchase boots for winter wear I always try them on with wool socks.
6. I also add a slip under my skirts. Not only is this an additional thin layer of warmth, but the slip causes the skirt fabrics lay nice over the under garment layers.
Because my winter skirts are longer than summer or spring styles, the long handles I'm wearing under them are never seen. And I'm just as warm as I'd be in slacks or jeans.
Note: Just in case we become stranded in our vehicles, I keep insulated cover-alls and a wool blanket in our vehicle's winter emergency tote. Each family member also carries a pair of insulated snow boots, insulated gloves and a sub zero coat and hat anytime we leave home.
tb
I am aware that at one time many of the ladies who frequented this forum wore dresses only in respect of religious convictions. Although I will don a pair of insulated cover-alls, especially when performing farm chores in frigid weather, I do prefer to wear dresses or skirts to church - even in very cold winter temperatures.
How do I wear a nice skirt and sweater when the temps are below zero or colder? Here are my secrets:
1. Long skirts. Long enough to cover the tops of ladies boots OR a long denim skirt to cover the tops of a nice pair of western boots.
2. Boots. Tall ladies boots or nice western boots. Because of ice, I prefer a low heal.
3. Long handles (long under wear) - a specific type called "Silkies" work especially well under ladies clothing fabrics. They are cotton on the inside and nylon (like a slip) on the outside. This allows skirt fabrics and knitted sweaters to lay flat and smooth without bunching up they way cotton or wool long handles do. I have found "Silkies" in the Vermont Country Store catalog AND at some Ranch and Farm stores. I think they are expensive but have found them to be worth it. I wash mine on the hand wash cycle and line dry them.
4. Fleece lined tights and a form fitting cotton tee-shirt under the "Silkies" long handles add an additional layer of warmth.
5. Wool socks are a must. I wear these under all my boots. When I purchase boots for winter wear I always try them on with wool socks.
6. I also add a slip under my skirts. Not only is this an additional thin layer of warmth, but the slip causes the skirt fabrics lay nice over the under garment layers.
Because my winter skirts are longer than summer or spring styles, the long handles I'm wearing under them are never seen. And I'm just as warm as I'd be in slacks or jeans.
Note: Just in case we become stranded in our vehicles, I keep insulated cover-alls and a wool blanket in our vehicle's winter emergency tote. Each family member also carries a pair of insulated snow boots, insulated gloves and a sub zero coat and hat anytime we leave home.
tb