Can a balaclava ever be acceptable?

[MrsSeanBean]

No matter how warm I wrap up I always have a really cold face and especially my nose, it seems to 'attract' the cold somehow. I walk everywhere and I always end up feeling cold and miserable with a bright red nose even when the rest of me is sweating. I've tried wrapping scarves around my head but they slip down in the wind and you can't constantly adjust them when pushing a pushchair.

Would I look sinister if I tried some kind of hooded poncho or balaclava? And any ideas where to buy such a garment?

www.bankrobbersupplies.com

Actually, what about those neoprene masks that cyclists wear? This sort of thing

I think they're supposed to be for protection against pollution, but surely they must keep your nose warm too.

why not ditch the balaclava idea and just buy a false nose and line it with fur?

(just an idea... )

or one of those false peel off faces which con artists and spies wear. I wonder if they do them in 'Claudia Schiffer'?

Could you clip your scarf to the sides of your hat with those hair clips - I can't remember what they're called but I think Americans call them barrettes?

If you wear a balaclava, your local police force will hate you - they'll get 40 calls about you every time you walk into the bank or the post office.

I think they do look a bit sinister - you might get away with the one on this page called 'DUAL hat balaclava bob' (no idea why it's called Bob, but there you go ). The top ones on that page definitely give me the willies.

Maybe a pink one might be less sinister?

A few more options here. How about the chin cover?

I'm impressed with the dual hat fleece and bob versions Jackieno! I agree the 3 hole version (what an unfortunate name btw!) would be a no-no.

I am going to order one of the 'bobs' - at that price it's got to be worth a pop!

Yay . Look on the other link - I think they're cheaper there.

BTW ninegragons, thanks for the neoprene linkls, LOL at this one though (Hannibal Lecter anyone?)

Cod has only been gone a couple of months and already the Style & Beauty board has degenerated into questions about balaclavas.

She'd shit if she knew.

The pink Manbi's a good-un jackieno!

Why do you think the chin cover model has his eyes blacked out jackieno? Does this imply recommendation by the manufacturer for nefarious purposes?

Not sure, MrsSB - I did check the website - it isn't called mercenaries R us, but it does have army surplus stuff, so maybe it's to appeal to people who want to think they're hard, so to speak .

A Boden-balaclava?

lololol

how about a buff

can you not wrap a scarf round your face?
or do you remember these
from the 80's
can only find a dog modeling them though

What is a buff puppy...? Some kind of scarf thingy? The pictures are not very helpful for ingoramuses such as me.

No can do scarves rummum, they fall down. Best suggestion so far is here (like the jaunty peak too).

it's just a loop of fabric - there's a link at the bottom of the page that shows you lots of ways to wear.

DD1 has a balaclava. But she is 5 so she won't be robbing any banks and people don't see her as threat.

My nan knitted it for her after she complained that her nose kept falling off while she was walking

Aha, thanks puppy. Yes I see now.

I was just about to suggest a buff. I have several. Good for wearing under a cycle helmet too.

Great minds...

This really is a pressing need for me as lately I have taken to walking along with one hand over my nose which can get me some strange looks. Plus the outside of my glove is cold.