I couldn’t resist the temptation to title this blog post Frozen. Not so much for the highest-grossing Disney animated movie but for the frigid temperatures we are experiencing. Tsk to me for using polar vortex in my last blog post. I just learned the popular term is currently a banished expression, as per Huffington Post. The Banished Words List 2015 is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary, who knew there is such a dubious list!
Generally, during the first few weeks of January, many people are focused on the typical resolutions for being healthier and happier. However, it’s hard not to focus on the weather network’s polar plunge temperatures. In Central Pennsylvania, we know it’s January when the annual Farm Show, the largest agricultural exposition in the nation, arrives on the second weekend.
I know the 50,000 people who visit the 99th Pennsylvania Farm Show during its one-week run are happy that it is an indoor event in the complex.
9 Life-Saving Style Secrets to Get You Through the Winter:
1. Wear a beanie made of cotton or cashmere to avoid hat hair: Natural fibers like cotton and cashmere help fight hat hair, while synthetic fibers encourage it.
2. A Pretzel Knot it is the warmest way to wear your scarf.
3. Wear Fleece-Lined Socks to keep your toes warm.
4. Mittens keep your hands warmer than gloves.
5. Layer a Thin Puffer Vest under your coat.
6. Wear tight underneath your trousers for an extra slim layer.
7. Your First Layer (the one that touches your skin) shouldn’t be cotton; opt for fabrics that wick moisture, such as silk, polyester, or nylon, for your foundation layer. Cotton absorbs moisture, such as sweat, which can make you cold.
8. Corduroys are warmer than jeans.
9. Get Rid of Static Cling. Static cling is often an issue in dry winters since there is less humidity in the air, and a skirt rubbing against tights is often a surefire recipe for the annoying problem. Placing a safety pin on the inner hem of your clothing dispels the charge.
How do you brave the bone-chilling Arctic blast? What are you going to pieces? What is necessary for you to bear the temps?
Thanks, Who What Wear, for your 9 Life-Saving Style Secrets tips I could share with my readers.
Yes layering and wearing the proper garments during these frigid days in Central PA is important especially for us Eugenia since we are constantly out in the elements. Great tips as usual!
April,
Yes, good ole Central PA weather! Thanks for stopping by the Age of Grace.