When the Girl Who Loves Cold Weather Yells Uncle
I wore socks to bed last night.
I hate wearing socks in bed. They are so constricting and make it physically impossible to relish in thread count by way of scrunching toes in silly little patterns. I prefer bare feet in the bed at all times. But last night, thick wool socks were worn.
You see, this whole polar vortex thing doesn’t bother me in theory. In practice, it still isn’t terrible. But when I’m left trekking all over DC (well, Capitol Hill, at least) in tights and flimsy ballet flats, my feelings of unhappiness accelerate at lightning speeds.
So here’s what I’ve decided. My love of long johns is no longer one to keep in the dark. Nor is my love of bulky, horribly unattractive fisherman sweaters. And let’s not forget the ears. Those babies must be covered. As such, I thought now would be a good time for me to share with you what I believe to be the top three cold-weather essentials.
1. Rabbit fur-lined leather gloves: So back in college, I went to Italy with my dad with just one souvenir in mind. Leather. I ended up going with a pair of rabbit fur-lined leather gloves from the mafia men who run the markets in Florence. Best. Purchase. Ever. You must make sure they fit snug, like a second skin. And good leather will ensure that you can function inside them. But, hey, these are on sale!
2. Long Johns: So I’ll be the first to tell you that denim and cold weather just don’t mix well. If you are the sort of person who finds jeans just fine in colder temps, well that’s nice for you. I find them just fine, too, as long as I’m wearing my long johns. Favorite pair of long underwear? They are pink with snowflakes on them and the waist goes up to my chest. They sort of rock. But leggings and tights can work in a pinch, too. Silkweight is best. These are lovely.
3. Trapper Hat: Yes, your ears need fur, too. These things can be as ridiculous or as cute as you’d like. The key is thick fur. If it gets too warm up there, you can always take the thing off. If I was in the business of buying a new hat, I’d pick this one.
