thermals...

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I'm cold today (live in old drafty house in Scotland) and my thoughts have turned to thermals. I had a look in M&S but they looked so frumpy I couldn't bring myself to buy them! Can anyone recommend something warm that I could use for layering? Thanks

Uniqlo heattech amazing stuff.

Also Primarni fleece lined tights.

Yes uniqlo heatech are lovely, but are very similar to these at m&S.

I also got some at sainsburys last year and I love them to bits; where I work the heating is crap and everyone freezes in the winter, thermals are a godsend.

Another vote for uniqlo - I wore them camping when it hit -2 (don't ask), and I was very grateful for them.

I've got some all right M&S thermal stuff, but I did buy it a couple of years ago.

Brilliant - thank you Gobblers and Hugo. Am loving all the colours! I think I'll order both Uniqlo and the M&S (which were not in my branch) and see how I get one. Feeling warmer just thinking about it!

Hmm, are you ok with non-natural fibres? Because I ordered loads of uniqlo stuff and have now given most of it away because it was too synthetic for me (sensitive soul!! ).

M&S have some nice vests with silk in which I got on well with.

Ahhhh Jama, didn't realise that they were really synthetic, was just about to press the order button for several Uniqlo tops! Will have another think...Thanks!

I am always cold and find the M&S heatgen long sleeved tops are brilliant. I have them in lots of colours. I also couldn't survive without cashmere wristwarmers. I have a Brora pair, but my M&S pair are just as good. I'd also recommend sheepskin insoles for your boots, you can get them on eBay or Amazon.

I also disliked the Uniqlo thermals as the material felt horrible on.Brora do the best thermals.Although they are synthetic the material is really nice to wear.They also wash and wear brilliantly.I tend to layer a vest top under the button down top and top with a cashmere cardigan when cold.

Have a look here .... a little pricey but oh so warm! I bought one vest after a recommendation on here and plan to buy another as I miss it too much when it's in the wash!!

The Uniqlo stuff is synthetic, but I think it feels gorgeous on It is super soft and sleek and silky, like very, very good quality expensive tights.

It is designed to be extremely thin so adds an extra layer without any bulk at all. You really don't know you are wearing them except that you are exceedingly toasty when everyone else is moaning and shivering

I find uniqlo heatgen really short in the body. Is it just me? Prefer the M&S old fashioned thermals and order a size bigger.

My uniqlo come down to my gusset; but then I am a bit of a shortarse.

I would agree that they are lovely and soft.

Mountain warehouse merino.

I noticed today that primark has their own version of heat tech/gen thermals. Might be worth a look £7 for a longsleeve top.

have a look at the ski section at decathlon. got some cotton rich thermals there a couple of years ago. longjohns and long sleeved pullunders.

I do like uniqlo heat tech. I have lived in them this past year. Mine are going quite bobbly though. I don't mind too much as they are usually underneath stuff. I also like the range of colours and like the lack of irritating lacy edging.

I don't like synthetic I sweat in them. I have a couple from belladinotte & they're excellent. Wash very well, comfortable and warm. They will last for years so worth the money IMO.

I just bought some icebreaker thermals (merino), they were seriously pricey but are meant to be super warm.

What are the Uniqlo sizes like? I'm usually an 8-10, do you think small would be right or are they tiny sizes?

What I'm really after is a 3/4 length sleeve, wide or scoop neck thermal top, ideally in a nude colour. If anyone can point me towards one I'd be forever grateful

Not quite getting how uniqlo thermals are sexier than M&S.

How the hell do you actually buy something from uniqlo? Oh, ok. I see.

Where is the teal polo neck thermal she is wearing here?

www.uniqlo.com/uk/store/feature/uq/heattech/women/#fC02

Also I'm an 18 ish will the xl fit?

[temple vein explodes]

This is the polo neck.

Sizing is generous.

Patra silk thermals, light, warm, natural fibre.
www.patra.com

I used to be an 18-20 and the uniqlo xl fitted ok.

I like uniqlo heattech because they aren't bulky. I live in them all winter. I tend to find synthetics usually quite sweat-inducing but for some reason they don't seem to bother me.