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Post by buddysmom on Dec 16, 2023 16:59:32 GMT
I'm going up to NYC next week and I am always cold. I'm in FL and I'm cold when it's 70 degrees.
I have fleece leggings that I used in Iceland but that's when it was around 50 degrees.
NYC will probably be around mid 30's at night--but I'll likely be in and out of places.
I'm just doing a carry on for a few days so I don't want to cram my luggage.
So will fleece leggings keep my legs warm or should I stick with jeans?
Anyone have warm, not-too-expensive leggings that they love?
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Post by librarylady on Dec 16, 2023 17:03:53 GMT
Fleece leggings are much warmer. I have both jeans and the fleece leggings. Some days I prefer the leggings because they are warmer.
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Post by MichyM on Dec 16, 2023 18:10:40 GMT
I live In fleece leggings on days at home in the winter. I live In a 115YO very drafty building.
This year I’ve been wearing Old Navy. Prior years I’ve worn Kohl’s but last year they were totally funky with one leg larger than the other and seams that were wonky and made them fit weird in the behind.
Both are about $20 regular price but you should be able to find them on sale.
Besides the cold, prepare for wind with nylon or other wind stopping fabrics as your outer layer.
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Post by littlemama on Dec 16, 2023 18:30:20 GMT
Jeans. Wind goes right through fleece leggings
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Post by anniebeth24 on Dec 16, 2023 18:43:05 GMT
If you have some thin leggings or tights, you could try wearing them under your jeans for an extra layer. Depends on the fit of jeans, of course, but could work for a short trip.
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Post by peano on Dec 16, 2023 18:47:05 GMT
Looking at the 10 day, it doesn't look like it's going to be particularly cold in the city--mid-40s during the day. I wear fleece leggings every day to walk my dog in temps to the teens and stay pretty warm. I've gotten serviceable fleece leggings at both Old Navy and Amazon. My feet are what get cold, so you might want to invest in some merino wool socks. If my feet are cold/wet, I'm cold all over.
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Post by ellen on Dec 16, 2023 18:53:48 GMT
As a Minnesotan, I prefer to wear jeans. I’ll often put a thin layer underneath them if I think it’s needed.
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Post by malibou on Dec 16, 2023 19:10:36 GMT
I'm in So Cal, and found the temps in the 40s in London to be pretty cold. Dh had to buy long underwear while we were there. I did okay with jeans as long as the temps were above 45, but definitely wore my fleece lined leggings for days that were colder than that.
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Post by Just T on Dec 16, 2023 19:13:36 GMT
Definitely leggings. Jeans are not warm at all. At least to me they aren't. Land's End and LL Bean sell flannel lined jeans. I've never had them because in general, I don't like jeans. But I know people who love them.
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Post by gar on Dec 16, 2023 19:21:32 GMT
There is zero warmth in jeans. I might wear something under them or the leggings depending on the actual temps.
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Post by rickmer on Dec 16, 2023 19:32:39 GMT
Definitely leggings. Jeans are not warm at all. At least to me they aren't. Land's End and LL Bean sell flannel lined jeans. I've never had them because in general, I don't like jeans. But I know people who love them. i find legging too thin and the wind goes thru them, as noted above. while jeans can block the wind, the fabric itself i don't find warm or cozy. so, as a canadian, my go to is either jeans OR leggings with a thin merino wool layer underneath. or those flannel lined jeans are awesome too. however, looking at the forecast, it's not expected to be really that cold at all. so you would probably be fine with either, as long as you had a scarf, some thin mitts and a thin hat. |
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Post by compeateropeator on Dec 16, 2023 19:44:19 GMT
I think it depends. I am in New England and I wear fleece leggings all the time and I love them. I have been buying the Baleaf ones on Amazon after a post here a few years ago. I really like them. Like someone else mentioned they do have different weight outer layers and the heavier ones are warmer. I also have worn jeans all my life and those have been fine too. But I also have a longer jacket and typically wear boots so my feet are warm.
How about getting a pair of fleece lined jeans? I know a lot of people who wear them and they are very warm. Or I would try a lighter pair of leggings under the jeans?
While I don’t think that 30s is particularly cold the wind can make it feel much colder and biting. Good luck finding some warm options and hope you have a wonderful trip.
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Post by flanz on Dec 16, 2023 20:05:12 GMT
Jeans let all the cold through in my experience.
I grew up in Canada, btw. DH and I were in Lake Louise, Alberta in October one year and it had already snowed. Wearing jeans and warm coats, we went on what was to be a fairly long hike but turned around after about half an hour to drive into Banff for long underwear. We were frozen, combo of wind and temp. We were lucky in that we made it to the tea house up above the lake on what ended up being their last day for the season, and we warmed up with some hot chocolate before hustling down to mountain!
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Post by valincal on Dec 16, 2023 20:25:11 GMT
I would wear fleece leggings and a jacket that covers the butt. I’ve purchased a couple of pairs of leggings from Costco that are decent—Mondetta brand. Wore that combo every day at the European Xmas markets and it worked well.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Dec 16, 2023 23:10:53 GMT
Definitely leggings. Jeans are not warm at all. At least to me they aren't. Land's End and LL Bean sell flannel lined jeans. I've never had them because in general, I don't like jeans. But I know people who love them. i find legging too thin and the wind goes thru them, as noted above. while jeans can block the wind, the fabric itself i don't find warm or cozy. so, as a canadian, my go to is either jeans OR leggings with a thin merino wool layer underneath. or those flannel lined jeans are awesome too. however, looking at the forecast, it's not expected to be really that cold at all. so you would probably be fine with either, as long as you had a scarf, some thin mitts and a thin hat. You can find extremely thick fleece leggings. I walk my dog all winter long and even in subzero weather, fleece lined leggings keep me warm. But honestly the warmest ones are also not the most fashionable, so personally I'd get an inner layer to wear with my jeans - luckily with skinnys being out it's easier to fit them comfortably underneath. I have a bunch of weights from skiing, so can usually match something with the weather. |
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Dec 16, 2023 23:15:58 GMT
Unless you are going to be outside for any length of time I would just wear jeans or the fleece lined leggings. Another layer underneath or fleece lined jeans is overkill, IMO, and would be too hot when you are indoors. I only wear those a few times a year, if I am going to be outside for hours in much colder temps than 50 degrees.
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Post by GiantsFan on Dec 17, 2023 0:41:29 GMT
If you have some thin leggings or tights, you could try wearing them under your jeans for an extra layer. Depends on the fit of jeans, of course, but could work for a short trip. This is what I do when I head to a cold area. I have the thin long john's, like the 32 brand from Costco or Cuddle Duds and wear those under my jeans, or snow pants. Yeah, I'm old and my main concern is staying warm. Fleece leggings make me feel like I'm wearing sweat pants or PJ's. |
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Post by mollycoddle on Dec 17, 2023 11:10:28 GMT
If it were me, I would wear flannel lined jeans. Or, if those are too heavy, just get a thin pair of long underwear and wear under jeans.
I would also take a thermal undershirt, like one from Cuddl Duds. And a scarf.
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Post by nightnurse on Dec 17, 2023 14:57:08 GMT
Eddie Bauer, LL Bean and Lands end all make very nice fleece or flannel lined jeans and E.B. has them on sale now pretty cheap. Warm fleecy leggings with a long warm sweater and knee boots would also work.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Dec 17, 2023 16:43:08 GMT
I agree with everyone who said jeans if it’s going to be windy. I find that wind cuts straight through fleece unless you also have something weatherproof over it. Most of the time these days I live in sweatshirt fleece joggers in the fall and winter, but when it gets really cold or windy or if I know I’ll be outside for a while then I pull out my jeans because they do a better job of blocking the wind.
I will say though that I generally don’t like wearing anything that’s skin tight including jeans, so that does make a difference. They do a better job against the cold and wind if there’s a bit of an insulating air gap and they’re not tight against your skin. I don’t understand at all the people I know who say nylons, tights or leggings help keep their legs warm, for me that’s a big fat NOPE.
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Post by arielsmom on Dec 17, 2023 18:43:39 GMT
I love my fleece lined pants from Eddie Bauer. Three pairs look like dress pants, so I can wear them anywhere. Newest pair are cargo style which will be great for snowshoeing, etc. They are online and sizing is true. Some lined pants require you to size up, but not these.
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Post by Zee on Dec 17, 2023 20:13:10 GMT
I think either are fine if you're just going to be in and out of buildings. If you are going to be outside and not walking around keeping warm, then I would layer leggings under jeans.
Yesterday I was outside at an event for 8 hours, in the low 50s cloudy and windy. Thankfully I was wearing lots of layers and I was glad I had thin leggings under my jeans! I wouldn't have bothered without knowing I was going to be just standing around outside a lot though.
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Post by birukitty on Dec 17, 2023 20:51:18 GMT
You've said you are always cold and that you're cold when it's 70 degrees. I get that. I'm always cold too. Whatever the weather is outside I always feel like it's 10 degrees colder, and it's gotten worse over the years.
Taking that into consideration I wouldn't take jeans. Jeans are cotton and don't keep you warm, unless you wear long underwear underneath them which is an option.
Have you considered fleece leggings or pants that are windproof? They do make them. They aren't cheap, but it's an option. I've seen them listed as Polartec fleece leggings and pants. Titlenine.com carries them and I think LLBean does too. Since you live in Florida maybe you could sell them after your trip? Or you could wear something under your jeans like long underwear.
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Post by pilcas on Dec 17, 2023 21:32:37 GMT
For a short trip I would just get some long underwear from Amazon and wear them under jeans. I wouldn’t invest too much for a short trip. I live in NY and I wear Jeans all the time. The night do get colder but it really depends how much walking around you plan to do at night.
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Post by ellen on Dec 17, 2023 23:11:39 GMT
This is one of the threads that is interesting to read based on geography. In Minnesota we consider winter days in the 30s to be really nice and I’m noticing that the other Minnesotans are saying they’d be fine with jeans. I would be more concerned about having an adequate jacket, hat, scarf, and gloves/mittens. Are you set for that?
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