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To put on the layers and cut the energy costs at home?

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santaiscomingtous · 07/12/2022 21:33

I've recently found some nice Sherpa oversized hoodie blanket (baggy top) and similar materials in trousers and socks on Amazon and just had to get them.

Who else is spending less on Gas and more on warm home clothes? Any favourites?

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luxxlisbon · 07/12/2022 21:37

Who else is spending less on Gas and more on warm home clothes?

I would rather just spend the money towards the heating bill.

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santaiscomingtous · 07/12/2022 21:39

luxxlisbon · 07/12/2022 21:37

Who else is spending less on Gas and more on warm home clothes?

I would rather just spend the money towards the heating bill.

How are you dressed at home? We used to be in T shirt and shorts even in winter but not this year.

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Frosty1000 · 07/12/2022 21:41

I WFH so usually have about 5 layers on plus blanket and thick socks during day including one of those teddy fleece things.

Only me and the cat every day so no heating until school kids come home.

Totally agree with you, hasn't someone said heat the person not the room? 🤔

AllThatFancyPaintsAsFair · 07/12/2022 21:42

I can't imagine any reason that you would be unreasonable to wear more clothes to reduce heating bills

Is this something that's just occured to you 😂

RaininSummer · 07/12/2022 21:44

I find it very odd that anyone would have found t-shirts and shorts appropriate clothing in winter in the UK. Perhaps the cost of fuel will make some people more sensible. We haven't bought any new clothes but have layered up more than last winter as only having heating on for an hour or so.

Mamette · 07/12/2022 21:44

I’m doing several layers for wfh days but I’m not buying anything new for that. Just layering existing jumpers and tops.

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santaiscomingtous · 07/12/2022 21:45

I actually hadn't realised warm clothes existed! I've always worn a heat tech, long sleeved t shirt, fleece then a warm jumper but I was still cold.

Anyone ever tried heated vests that attach to a battery via usb cable?

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luxxlisbon · 07/12/2022 21:46

@santaiscomingtous How are you dressed at home? We used to be in T shirt and shorts even in winter but not this year.

That is really not normal. I’ve never known anyone to just potter around their house in the middle of winter in shorts and a t shirt.

What did you do when you came home from being out? Take off your trousers and jumper and switch to shorts and t shirts instead?

AllThatFancyPaintsAsFair · 07/12/2022 21:48

What do you mean byyou didnt know warm clothes existed?

Is this some kind of in jioke thread that I don't get ?

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santaiscomingtous · 07/12/2022 21:48

luxxlisbon · 07/12/2022 21:46

@santaiscomingtous How are you dressed at home? We used to be in T shirt and shorts even in winter but not this year.

That is really not normal. I’ve never known anyone to just potter around their house in the middle of winter in shorts and a t shirt.

What did you do when you came home from being out? Take off your trousers and jumper and switch to shorts and t shirts instead?

When I can home from work I probably didn't get changed. Only when we were at home all day

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BaseDrops · 07/12/2022 21:52

Can you share the Sherpa links please?

TheMoth · 07/12/2022 22:21

I've always worn lots of layers and had blankets to sit under and still had the heating on.
We didn't put the heating on until the end of November. The house was starting to get v damp and cold at that point.

It's a heated toilet seat that I need. Going for a wee in a cold room is horrible.

Member869894 · 07/12/2022 22:58

I have a huge knee-length man's snoodie from pimark. Its brilliant. I put it on over my clothes to work from home every day and wear it over my clothes and am never cold

middleager · 07/12/2022 23:40

We both wfh but do not put heating on.
We wear rip off Oodies. I wear the cheap fleecey leggings from Primark and fingerless gloves, plus a blanket.
Oodie has to come off for Teams calls though.
Might wear a woolly hat when temps dip more.

Luellie · 08/12/2022 06:38

YANBU of course, but I've never known anyone heat their home enough to be comfortable in shorts and a T shirt in the winter - even people for who the cost really is no problem at all.

borntobequiet · 08/12/2022 06:42

I've always worn a heat tech, long sleeved t shirt, fleece then a warm jumper but I was still cold.

These are warm clothes. You wore them, so presumably you knew they existed.

DeliberatelyObtuse · 08/12/2022 07:05

AllThatFancyPaintsAsFair · 07/12/2022 21:48

What do you mean byyou didnt know warm clothes existed?

Is this some kind of in jioke thread that I don't get ?

That's just what I was wondering 🤔

Ginmonkeyagain · 08/12/2022 07:20

The best thing to keep warm is layers and natural fibres, no point in a "cosy jumper" if it is acrylic).

So at home in winter my go to outfit is a vest, wool or silk mix socks and jeans/cords, then a long sleeved heat tech top over the vest and then a wool or cashmere jumper on top. When sitting down in the evening I may also add a wool shawl (it is sort of an open fronted poncho).

This is my standard winter indoor wear, we also use the heating but the idea of heating the house to a level to be able sit around in flimsy clothes is ridiculous.

I am astonished the number of people who seem to have just discovered the concept of dressing warm in winter.

Gufo · 08/12/2022 07:26

Big socks, jeans, heat tech top, merino or cashmere jumper, fleecey hoodie, blanket, beanie. I feel the cold and look a delight on Teams calls. Did crack and put the heating on in the day yesterday too.

Ginmonkeyagain · 08/12/2022 07:30

These massive fleece things are not my cup of tea, I prefer to dress in a way that enables you to move around and look like an adult, not like some sort of swaddled baby.

Thin thermal base layers and then layers of wool jumpers will be a lot warmer and more elegant and practival to wear. So a heat tech top, a merio jumper and a merino cardigan on top will be better, easier to wear and more environmentally sustainable than a load of polyester tat.

You can get decent merino wool jumpers and cardigans in places like M&S and Uniqlo for under £30 and if looked after properly will last for years and years. You can also find good sale bargains at the end of seasons

One of mu best purchases was a large wool/cashmere mix hooded jumper I got from Uniqlo in their sale at the beginning of 2020. It is a working from home saviour. Toasty warm but smart enough to be seen on Zoom.

PinkSparklyPussyCat · 08/12/2022 08:06

I can't bear wool, it makes me itch. Unfortunately it's polyester all the way for me!

Beezknees · 08/12/2022 08:09

I'm actually glad I don't WFH in times like this. Taking full advantage of the workplace heating!

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