It was 75 degrees in South Texas and came to NYC to a 9 degree weather! Big difference!
Therefore, I would like to share with you some tips that will help you survive winter in the Big Apple.
Wool Scarf: The bigger, the better. Forget about the thin & silky fashion scarves. They won't get you through the winter. Wool scarves are thicker & warmer. Cashmere scarves is also good but they are pretty pricey. Therefore, stick to chuncky wool scarves. Wrap them around your neck several times so that you can cover your nose with it.
Gloves: They are important. Your hands will freeze! Fleece lined gloves with touch screen tips are great. You need your cell phone to find your way around the city. You can find those at Target, TJ Maxx or Burlington.
Hat: If you go out without a hat in NYC during the winter, you must be out of your mind. Wear a hat! It will keep your head and ears warm, specially if it's windy outside. If you don't like hats, then wear a wool headband, they are super cute and won't mess your hair up. They also keep your ears warm.
Thermals: Thermals are so important!!! Wear them under your jeans!! They will make your life easier! You can find thermal underwear at Target, Kohl's, etc. I like a store called Uniqlo. They have a technology called Heattech which absorbs body moisture to generate heat that keeps you warm. If you think thermals are not enough, then wear fleece lined leggings under your jeans. I wear those and keep my legs warm enough!
Sweaters: Duh! Sweaters are comfy and warm! And when you wear them over your thermal top, it's just perfect!!! I shop for sweaters at H&M. They have a lot of colors and styles. They are also pretty cheap.
Puffy Jacket: I never had the need to wear a puffy jacket in South Texas. I thought puffy jackets were so not fashionable and looked silly. Now that I'm in NYC I love them!!! You need these to survive. If you don't wear a puffy jacket in NYC during the winter, you will probably get pneumonia! (not really, but yea). Uniqlo has different colors and lengths. I recommend a jacket that covers your butt and part of your legs. If you're looking for a good quality jacket then The North Face is a good option. They specialize in outerwear, fleece & coats. They are pricey. If you don't have a big budget (like me) Burlington has a great variety of coats from different designers and brands at good prices. Also, make sure that your coat has a hood. I recommend choosing dark colors. NYC is a dirty city, if your coat is white or beige it will get dirty quickly and it will be very noticeable.
Socks: During my first snow fall in the city I went for a walk in Central Park. My toes were freezing! If you want to wear two layers of socks go for it! As long as they keep your feet warm. There are also fleece lined boot socks. You can find them at TJ Maxx, Burlington & Macy's.
Boots: Not just any kind of boots, you will need snow boots. They keep your feet warm, dry and also prevent you from slipping on the ice. If you don't want to invest on snow boots, then rain boots will do. I got mine at DSW. They keep my feet dry when I walk on the snow.
Coffee! It's a must. It keeps your hands warm, wakes you up and it's just delicious. If you don't drink coffee then get some tea! :)
I hope these tips are helpful to you. Living in such a cold city is not easy. Sometimes I wish I could rush back to South Texas and stay there until the winter is over. But yea, no, that's impossible.
Stay warm!
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