Oh, it's generally pretty thin, because it has to go under everything. That's why the material choice for it is so important (and why they keep coming out with new lines every winter, to account for "scientific progress! 3% more efficient than last year's line!"), it has to be something that helps you retain your body heat as efficiently as possible.
My first winter out, I didn't know much about it, so I just thought, okay, you put on an extra layer of regular cotton dance leggings or tights? I have those! ... but even with both leggings and tights, I sweated more, felt colder, and the double layering was enough that I had to buy up a size in pants. Better to go with the long underwear in the first place ;)
That's part of what makes cashmere and (merino) wool, for sweaters, really good layering materials. It's thin enough it can still go under suit jackets and more formal wear, but keeps you as nice and toasty as bulkier sweaters. I'm not sure how important it is that the wool be "merino," that's just the label I've seen applied to the thin-but-warm sweaters made of wool. It's also why I stocked up on cashmere sweaters when I went to Shenzen - costs about 80% less than in the states ;)
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Re: Once it gets below 40F ...
Date: 2007-08-12 06:57 pm (UTC)My first winter out, I didn't know much about it, so I just thought, okay, you put on an extra layer of regular cotton dance leggings or tights? I have those! ... but even with both leggings and tights, I sweated more, felt colder, and the double layering was enough that I had to buy up a size in pants. Better to go with the long underwear in the first place ;)
That's part of what makes cashmere and (merino) wool, for sweaters, really good layering materials. It's thin enough it can still go under suit jackets and more formal wear, but keeps you as nice and toasty as bulkier sweaters. I'm not sure how important it is that the wool be "merino," that's just the label I've seen applied to the thin-but-warm sweaters made of wool. It's also why I stocked up on cashmere sweaters when I went to Shenzen - costs about 80% less than in the states ;)