What do you 'swear by' in winter?

[henlake7]

Just wondering if anybody else had certain things that they couldnt live without during winter?
Mine is from my old faithful Primark! I pretty much live in their long sleeved tops or fitted jumpers and velvet plush (the furry ones) leggings.

I love to wear skirts and dresses but have horrible varicose veins so can only get my legs right out in opaques and leggings which means winter for me is when all my mini and mid length items get out!
I use my Primark bits like thermals so I can still wear my summer dresses/skirts.
(although I have 14 pairs of the leggings at this point so maybe I have a problem!!LOL).

Burt's bees tinted lip balm cherry
Massive warm pants/strappy thermal vest
Baileys
Lots of white linen sheets on my bed, I get into it every day on my return home and don’t get up before 12 when I’m off.
Fairy lights everywhere

Nipple balm for my lips!!

OMG, that sounds so wrong it must be right!!LOL😂

I agree with the fairylights. Ive put some up for the first time this year and now Im wondering why I dont do them all winter.
I will be def be looking for some less christmasy ones for my living room!

Cashmere wrap. Wear is as a scarf when outside; you can wrap it around you if you are cold inside; and, you can wrap your hands in it if needed.

M&S thin black thermal tops. Wear them as jammies in the house or as a top with a vest under it or as an underlay that doesn't add bulk.

A wood burner

Doesnt fit that well

Uniqlo heat tech. I work from home and wear leggings and top every day as a base layer. Makes a huge difference

Brushed cotton bedding - so cosy!

Wool hats, and jumpers. No acrylic allowed!

M&S thermals

Fleece bedding

Vaseline (lips)

Thick hand cream

Candles

ah yes! Very hard to get out of bed with brushed cotton bedding!

I do love my M&S and Uniqlo heat tech base layers but they do get whiffy, I might have to invest in some silk/merino ones but then there is the hand washing!

An oversized roll neck cashmere jumper. Im not fussed about how it looks, it's my version of an oodie.

Also big sheepskin bootie slippers, Celtic and Co are best.

Do they get smelly after one wear?

I have one thermal from Sainsbury's but good to Iceland I need more

I'm really surprised anything gets smell after one wear!

Uniqlo heatech tops under my usual work clothes. A fleece neck warmer I got when I went to Lapland and now I wear when not wearing a poloneck. Also Seasalt long, water proof coat, can’t remember what it’s called.

This year I'm loving some skinny jeans and a batwing jumpers from primark last year and an oversized camel coat from TU and some combat boots- also TU but severalYears ago and just got them out the year and finally felt confident to wear them - they were a £15 bargain.

Quality wool accessories. Hats, scarves, gloves, pashminas, wrist warmers, generally cashmere, or merino.

I live in Cos jumpers, wide-legged cropped trousers and boots, and big scarves.

I must try the Uniqlo heatech tops, they sound really good.

Sadly being vegan I can't wear anything wool or cashmere so I tend to rely on multiple thin layers....also cosy blankets in every room of the house!

yes but I don't drive so walk 30 mins each way to work. Plus peri has made me a bit more sweaty.

Wool everything. Lambswool jumpers, cashmere socks hats and gloves. The best insulator and i'm never cold at home anymore.

My Lakeland heated poncho. I'm on my third one now. Perfect for WFH and snuggling up on the couch

Leather gloves with a warm lining.

My 13 year old Ugg boots. I still chuck them on to go and get milk or do a late night solo cinema trip.

Also - sheepskin insoles in my wellies/Dr Martens, Primark thermal leggings under jeans for DS's rugby games and Turtle Doves cashmere fingerless gloves.

haramaki, keeps my vitals warm and working well

electric blanket on the bed

thick heavy front door curtain lolling on the carpet, a draught free zone, quiet too

led candles and fairy lights twinkling in the gloom

slow cooker

brandy