I live in Montana but am not native to the northwest, from the south originally. I don’t own a car (walkable cities ftw) so I’m exposed to the elements almost daily. I’ve been making it work in the winters with layering and clutch thrift store finds but I still don’t fundamentally understand what determines good vs bad fabrics/coats/socks for this climate. Please help!
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Wool. Wool sweaters, wool socks, wool long underwear.
If you are trying to stay warm, stay away from cotton. Cotton is a heat sink, you will freeze.
As others have said, layers is good planning. Underlayers should be wool, linen, or silk. Outer layers can be man-made fabrics, or natural.
You will want good boots for snowy conditions. This will be pricey, but worth it. It is *so* much easier to stay warm if your feet are warm.
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