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How long have you lived in Canada?
I immigrated to Canada from London, England in 1980. I’ve been living in Canada now for 43 years. Whoa. I live in Ottawa, Canada, the nation’s capital.
Can you recall the lowest temps you’ve faced?
Yes, definitely. Each winter, the temperature with the windchill dips to anywhere between -30ºC and -40ºC. It gets pretty chilly here.
What are your favorite items to layer with?
I love to layer with pieces from Icebreaker. They are made of light and breathable merino wool which keeps me warm when I’m out walking my dog or hiking in the winter. I also love to go skating outdoors, so these pieces are a must.
Because it gets so cold here, you have to dress warmly which means giant boots, huge parka, mittens, hats, scarves—you name it. There are days though when I am so sick of that “Arctic explorer” look, so I will reach for my beautiful camel hair and full-length coat. To build a stylish yet warm outfit, I will put on a merino wool crew-neck and layer a thick cashmere sweater or turtleneck over it. I will also put on my merino wool leggings or knit tights and layer a great pair of wool wide-leg pants over that.
I also just purchased a pair of warm kitten heel boots with a pointed toe that looks so great peeking out from under wide-leg pants. I’ll wear merino wool or cashmere socks too that keep my feet warm. Stay out of the slush though to keep your boots safe!
Lastly, I reach for my warm blanket scarf from Acne which just looks great with everything. It’s so big that it keeps both my neck and shoulders warm!
Any tips for someone facing their first winter?
Yes. Invest in the warmest parka/puffer coat you can afford. Opt for a down-fill or down-fill alternative. Most of these puffer coats these days will tell you which temperatures their coats will keep you warm in, which is nice. The same goes for boots. Look for waterproof boots that will keep your feet warm and that have good tread. Someone facing their first winter will also need a pair of warm mittens, hat, scarf, and thermal wear.
When shopping for cold-weather clothing, look for items made with natural fabrics. They will keep you warm and snuggly, but also cool and comfortable while indoors. And layer, layer, layer! You can always remove layers if you get too toasty as opposed to being uncomfortable in one piece of thick, heavy clothing.
If you see a coat in a fun color or trendy style but don’t think it will be warm enough for the winter temperatures, buy it in a size up so that you can layer cozy clothing underneath it. Buy a size up in all of your coats to ensure you can layer well!
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