Any tips for coping with a cold office if you are someone who feels the cold easily?

[CassandraWebb]

I want to spend time in the office ,but I am struggling to stay warm enough whilst also looking professional enough

And most people dont seem to struggle with the temperature so I think it's just a "me" thing. (I struggle a lot to stay warm, it may be related to my chronic condition).

At home I have heated blankets, a heated gilet, hot water bottles etc . But I am struggling to think how to stay warm in an office that is very much still a "traditional professional office wear" type environment.

I tried looking to see if there's anything like the heated gilet I love but in a more professional style. It's good because I can change the temperature with a press of the button (I also get ill if I get too warm 😬)

Would love any tips/ideas people have found make a big difference

Silk vests are expensive, but warm and cosy. You can get long sleeved ones.

Totally agree about the Stoov recommendations! The seat covers come in a range of colours so it can blend it and they are easy to store if you hot desk. I’m a really cold person too and totally love mine.

Yes I think it's exactly what I need. I didn't realise they existed!

To add to my earlier post, because you now say you are in a wheelchair.

Do you have sensation in your feet/legs? Sorry, not trying to pry, but if you have limited or no sensations, then I would absolutely NOT recommend a heater on your legs!

I only use a wheel chair sometimes thankfully. No issue with sensations in my legs erc, my condition (Myasthenia ) causes fluctuating muscle weakness, it varies from day to day but gets worse with activity

How often are you even in the office Op?!

https://ie.flaminfitness.com/products/toastybody-heated-base-layer-top?variant=45197771309296

How about a heated base layer under your work clothes?

It varies. But some bits of my job have to be done in the office so I need to go in at least once a week

Oh that's a good option too!

If you can have a heater at work, how about this type with the heat circulating from your legs and upwards towards the rest of your body.

Random photo from Amazon

You can get heated keyboard pads/desk pads if you work at a computer. Try heatka.co.uk

Is a space heater like a fan heater? No way at my work would anyone be allowed to take random electrical equipment in. I'm not sure theyd even buy one as the building is all eco light and heat controlled

@DreamW3aver yeah it is. I guess it wouldn't work in many places.