Thermal underwear

As someone who has worked outside in all weathers, I also recommend wool base layers. I don’t find wool itchy but I was under the impression that Merino wool was different.

I absolutely sympathise I am wearing a thermal vest, a long sleeved T shirt and a roll neck “poncho” style jumper.
And don’t get me started on night attire . As somebody said on Twitter, you could go backpacking for a month with fewer clothes than she is currently wearing in bed.
Just pile on the layers and be comfortable

Go for a heated gilet. Something like this, lots of options available www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363973781165?hash=item54be8726ad:g:g5MAAOSw-CxjGaRW&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4Fhn03SxMLmysbFayel6KHF5Lebv8ZP7ktke2YKO%2FneD%2BN78GsVQjLdYfZwNyI6GRnRVNMXBR1mM%2B1%2F6%2FiG7bikSF%2FlEkjmJeCdtiBc%2FouP4TPNRZmWjOVjlA0epYM7FjQglL%2BwszlV7XwWZotnQcSWw2dQ1yDUYR%2F0r1L42cajQ%2B%2B6kKmgQqKzYbm1sYR5KYR6j4wxpCiGOTICk8eneiyI6POjdrEofLxXiRTzrpq5jvlbBvLxP1ifcK8NiNgD8%2FEDzlzvvV4Ligx9a1xUbiNCI78kWNmM9J83kkCfJ2k85%7Ctkp%3ABFBMrvG_6dhh Rechargeable batteries last for hours, guaranteed to keep you snug, with fur lined boots for your feet.

I bought some thermal underwear from M&S years ago but it makes me itch so I can’t wear it.

Asda do nice short long sleeved thermals nice and light but warm and good value.

I'm often cold and my vests are getting to the end of their lives, so I'm interested in the suggestions. Merino wool might not be suitable as I find all wool irritating.

One thing I did think of, which might help you ExDancer, is a heated gilet.

Photo hasn’t come out. Men’s version obviously!

Sarah75

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My DH wears these outdoor and in. Very good quality, can be just chucked in the normal dark wash.

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Merino wool base layers are good - like this from Mountain Warehouse. If you wear something similar with a wool jumper on top, you should be warm? Fingerless (wool) gloves indoors too?

Rather than a Tee shirt I would wear a long sleeved cotton top.
Also see if you can get your bloods checked as you could have Hyperthyroidism. One of the main effects is feeling cold. Especially if you have put on any weight. Take care and keep warm.

You need fleece! Not glamorous & not good for the environment but warm. Indoors, I wear thermal top & bottoms, trousers, fleece ¼ zip, an oversized hoodie & a hat. The oversized hoodie is to keep knees & upper legs warm, when the weather improves a bit I'll swap that for a full zip fleece. The hat is on & off throughout the day (thanks to 25 years of hot flushes!).
Good luck!

Natural fibres are always warmer. Silk, wool or cotton underwear is available but not cheap.