On the sensuousness of wrapping up warmly

Like you FlicketyB I much prefer the colder months. Nothing beats walking along a deserted beach, in the howling wind, listening to the waves break...my idea of heaven, and, with just a half hour drive, something I can indulge in
I love layers, and the snugglier the better! Sleeveless t-shirt or vest, with a nice warm, fluffy jumper on top. And if it's extra chilly (minimal heating here) I have an old loop-knit long cardi, much washed, worn and mis-shapen, that I can stick on top and wrap around me. And I couldn't live without my super duper fluffy socks and slippers
I had a bonus find in a charity shop last year, full-length, quilted lining, fur-hooded waterproof coat...that, and my long fluffy scarf, mean I can wander around for hours in this lovely, blustery weather and still be snuggly and warm!
Lush

OMG, lovely hot sunshine for me.

I love the sunshine but | am uncomfortable in summer clothes. There is too much of my body that is unshowable (made up word) now. I love boots, thick tights, black jeans and cosy jumpers and tunics, lovely winter coats and gloves.

Warm weather and summer clothes for me, I hate being wrapped up in loads of clothes, makes me feel cluttered and clumsy.

Yesterday I raided my wardrobe and got out my Down Filled 3/4 Jacket which is in Winter White and I do so love it,I bought it 2 winters ago when we here on GN where discussing Winter Coats and bought it from LEnd,it must be my most favourite buy I wear it with a big chunky scarf my jeans and warm boots it really is the cosiest I have ever felt when I go out in the cold weather.

I am a cold being. I don't like having to wear layers of clothing in the winter but I dislike being cold even more.
I have just bought a fleece gillett. I might decide not to keep it after I try it on, but with right arm in a sling for the time being it might just be a lot easier than trying to get a big cardigan on.

I love the winter and having to dress up warmly. Bought a feather padded waterproof coat in a soft greyish blue last year and love it.

Although the thing itself is not sensuous (it's even ugly) I adore my electric blanket which I bought last year as well after much prevaricating. My bedroom is quite chilly and I so look forward to slipping between sheets no longer icy but wonderfully warm. I sometimes let out a sensuous sigh as I snuggle in.

I have just tried the fleece gillett on. That's me for the winter!!

My spell checker has gone!????

I much prefer warm weather can't stand being bundled up in layers... but needs must in this country . I guess I'm just a warm morsel as OH is always moaning to put on the heating when I'm happy in a t-shirt.

Health wise not keen on very hot or cold weather. This autumn has been great, wet but also warm, still have flowering plants in the garden.

Wear my late husband's old wool jumpers when its cold, nothing like wool, but so hard to find now at a reasonable price

Am sitting here cosy and warm (it is only about 12Cthough, so hardly Arctic) in my newly purchased sheepskin boots. I don't like the look, never have done, but mmm, mmm, the cosiness of bare toes cosseted by real sheepskin has to be good!

So, being warm trumps looks!

I enjoy the changing of the weather - love the freedom in the summer with flip flops, cut off trousers and T shirts but equally when cold as long as I am layered up I am fine. I found last year that a pair of footless tights under trousers made a wonderful difference to cold achey knees.
Yesterday I was looking in the coat section of L.End and very taken with the down filled coats - after what you have said think I may need to pop back!! Thank you for the consumer info Glamma.

Flickety I had to laugh. I didn't know Iceland sold clothes too!!! Then I thought again Duh!
I wish I thugh t. I looked sensuous in my thermals - more like a Michelin man I am afraid. But who cares if you're warm!

I bought pearls and blue lagoon shower stuff in Iceland, but thermal socks in Norway. I shall wear them when I visit new DGD tomorrow my daughter and I differ as to what constitutes an adequately heated room!

Sunshine for me every time! I hate having to wear thick layers. I really feel the cold so hate the winter (my father always said I had ice water in my veins because I was always complaining about being cold).

I felt cold, and miserable too, yesterday, thinking about Carol.
I got out a pair of black velvet trousers that I haven't worn for about 10 years, but which now fit me again, and old silk blouse with a comfy vest underneath, and wrapped myself up in a new cashmere-blend long cardi that I've just got from Uniqlo.
The sensuous feel of the fabrics definitely had a comforting effect.
Looking forward to getting my down-filled coat out next week.
But a cautionary note.
I once knitted an Aran-style sweater out of Herdwick wool. It was a lovely pattern and I was very pleased with the result. The wool is so oily it's probably waterproof too.
But I can't wear it without at least 4 layers underneath, to protect me from the prickliness of the wool!

I realise after many years that I don't actually like really hot weather which doesn't bode well because we are going to South America in December where it's going to be hot and sweaty. Autumn can be truly wonderful on a day like to day, which is sunny and windy where I am. Autumn is a great time for appreciating trees and all the wonderful colours, possibly a heightened pleasure as you get older. I hate the winter when the temperature really drops and the winds are raw and it feels truly freezing and although snow can look good I don't like the way it sometimes makes everything grind to complete standstill Crisp sunny winter days are welcome though.

I'm you in reverse Flickety B, I like getting my summer wardrobe out and putting away boots, coat and tights.

I (almost) can't wait for a chance to wear one of my 3 new berets.
2 of them are from Sea Salt and have matching gloves, the other is home made.
I'm knitting some scarves and shawls in a lovely merino, silk mix at the moment (Christmas presents) and even looking at the skeins makes me feel cosy.

I love my Merino wool long sleeved vest bought in NZ.
Saw one half price in Mountain Warehouse a few weeks ago reduced to £25 from £50. Absolutely disgusted when I got it home and found the very small print on the back - 80% merino wool 20% polyester. Nowhere else did it say anything about polyester. I have looked on their web site and likewise nothing about polyester.
I took it back. But seriously £50 for something with polyester ?? They must think we are all idiots.

Although way past the menopause I am always too warm, even in winter, so don't possess any thermal wear. The only change I have made is to wear my cotton T shirts with long sleeves. All year round I sleep in a cold bedroom with a only a cotton sheet covering me. It must feel wonderful to snuggle under a duvet and wear warm clothes, I don't even have a coat other than a lightweight waterproof.

For janeainsworth I'm doubtful as I type this but for a patch test and thinking it may relax the fibres as it's a no rinse product would Eucalan help?

I don't know Penguin but I've just googled it and it might be worth a try

Yes shysal I'm still having menopausal symptoms and your post resonated with me. The very thought of a roll neck sweater brings me out in a sweat. I never contemplate buying anything woolen anymore I prefer cotton t shirt layering, long sleeved ones for winter. Although I do need a coat for really freezing weather.

Hmm, I get a bit confused because I love the heat of summer but, don't like showing parts of my body that possibly would be better hidden away. Then I do not like being cold, but, love winter clothes, the jumpers, boots, coats, gloves, berets aaah the list goes on and on. Hmm so, do I prefer winter or summer?? I don't really know now. I just seem to be cold all the time lately, ever since I had my back op at the end of May and have been taking Morphine ever since, I am cold. Has anyone else had this at all or is it just me?.