Wfh -no heating what to wear

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Professional - on video a lot.

I had the heating on a lot last winter and don't want to do that this winter.....

Looking for warm clothes ideas

So far I've looked at some thermal layers, slippers, a big knit cardigan - but lacking knowledge of truly warm clothing. Haven't been camping in years, for example!

You really must buy one or two of these
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Search for 'USB heat pad' on amazon, about £10

It is basically two pieces of A4 felt with some wire between them that heat up when a current passes through. You can use your laptop USB port or a powerbank in your pocket if you're moving about.

I put it in the middle of my back over my base layer with the bottom just tucked into my waistband and the lead over my shoulder then put my top over to hold it in place. Used it all last winter and a second one on my ribs when I had to go out in the cold or on my stomach for period pains.

Complete game changer.

I'm in the same situation.
And the room I work in is freezing in winter. Last year I had the little heater on for a few hours each day. Doubt I'll do that this year. But I also wore thick fluffy socks, a vest under a very thick jumper. And I had a blanket over my legs. Hot drinks too.
You could get a heated blanket, or use hot water bottle too etc.

Does it do anything a hot water bottle doesn’t do?

(I mean apart from when you’re outside)

An alternative to heated throw would be an electric under blanket- they are much cheaper to buy and I put it over my chair and then sat on it while wfh last year - it just looked like part of the chair so didn't have to worry about pulling it down or off if someone rang.

Other than that as others have said, Thick layers, and wear something on your head! Either hood up or a knitted hat or whatever....no point in wearing thick layers all over your body and leaving your head exposed to the cold!

Assuming you don't want to spend on clothes etc the equivalent of what you are trying to save on your heating bill then Uniqlo base layers are really good for the price. Decathlon are good for cheap fleece jumpers which you could wear between the base layer and then put a more decorative layer on top of that. Assuming your bottom half won't be seen on camera then Decathlon also have black fleece jogging bottoms which you could wear over thermal base layer bottoms or get some fleece pyjama sets from Primark. Then a duvet or blanket on top

For your feet I'd get a couple of pairs of silk sock liners from Decathlon and then some of those fluffy socks that you can get really cheaply in Primark, and then on top of those some warm slippers. I hate slipper so I'd wear Heatholder socks over the top of them instead.

That is our clothing strategy when we spend time in freezing conditions in Finland and we've never been cold yet!

Depending on the frequency of your video calls a hat or hood would definitely be a good call.

Small silk scarves make more difference than you'd expect and can look smart. Also I use an electric foor warmer. Even the lowest setting is toasty.

Definitely thin thermal layers (my Primark ones have lasted as long as any others). M&S also do a thicker version which is good. I then wear merino or cashmere over the top. Fleece joggers good too (won't be seen) and cheaper.

Heated throw over your lap - you can also buy a heated seat warmer/pads that can go behind your back so wouldn't be seen on a call.