I’ve been overseas many times during the cold weather in various countries. Mostly, because I don’t mind bundling up in layers and also because tickets during the winter months are a lot cheaper than spring and summer months. But how should one dress when the weather is 25ºF or lower? The weather isn’t much different within the United States and overseas but you may deal with different types of climate such as wind and humidity.
Our trip to Paris and London was in the coldest month – January and we worried a bit about being too cold and not enjoying ourselves but instead, had an awesome time and simply bundled up. So, I’ll break down what we wore and what we bought to make sure our trip was as comfortable as possible.
Zod’s Dress Code:
I come from a four-season environment originally (New Jersey) so dressing for the cold is no problem. I knew I’d need jeans, sneakers / shoes, sweaters, shirts, hats, a coat, and gloves. One thing about hanging in Paris and London is knowing they’re fashion leaders of the world so people there are already dressed to impress. I wanted to fit in and still have my own style. Scroll below to order anything listed.
Drea’s Dress Code:
I don’t get to dress up for the cold much so I jumped at the opportunity to break out the sweaters, pea coat and scarfs to walk through out London and Paris. I could stick to old standards work for the Southwest and Pacific Coast but this is Europe. I had to change it up to show my own style while keeping it simple and functional. Check out the links below to see what items I chose for this trip.
The silk lining in side these beanies kept my hair style in place while keeping me warm.
The winter time can be fickle for travelers since you never know how cold or warm it may be for the entire trip. So, it’s best to be prepared. We didn’t experience sub-zero temperatures on this trip, but who knows about the next one? It’s better to be layered and remove clothing than be stuck buying a bunch more clothes which may not fit. Enjoy your next adventure!
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