Yankee Cold Weather Experts (and Homeslice)

[goof2]

Originally Posted by pauldun170

You don't need special goddamn pants you little pussy.
Man the fuck up and adapt to the cold weather.
If you get heavy snow, if the sidewalks\roads haven't been plowed you are not going to have class.

Pretty much. I prefer the heat but lived in Boston for 5 years during some pretty bad winters. Jeans are the only thing I found that won't roast you once you get inside.

You can also get a wool top coat, they generally end a bit below the knees and you can sometimes find them with removable insulated liners. You can wear them with just about anything and I find them warmer than trench coats. the only real drawback I find with them is since they are commonly single breasted instead of the typical double breasted trench coat they can let in a bit of cold air up front if you don't keep it wrapped up. You can find 100% wool ones easily in your budget and I've come across some 100% cashmere ones for your budget number.

Good luck and say goodbye to shorts for 6 months of the year.

[Homeslice]

By the way if you get a pea coat, don't get some cheap crap at the mall like Eddie Bauer. The wool they use isn't dense enough to protect against the wind. It's just for hipsters who want the "look" of a navy pea but don't know shit about what it's supposed to be like.

Go to schottnyc.com and get one of theirs. They were an official supplier to the Navy, and their wool peas are so dense they could stand up by itself if you propped it up against a wall.

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

By the way if you get a pea coat, don't get some cheap crap at the mall like Eddie Bauer. The wool they use isn't dense enough to protect against the wind. It's just for hipsters who want the "look" of a navy pea but don't know shit about what it's supposed to be like.

Go to schottnyc.com and get one of theirs. They were an official supplier to the Navy, and their wool peas are so dense they could stand up by itself if you propped it up against a wall.

Do this.

My husband survived school in NY and he grew up in Miami. How'd he do it? Navy issue pea coat.

[VatorMan]

Originally Posted by pauldun170

You don't need special goddamn pants you little pussy.
Man the fuck up and adapt to the cold weather.
If you get heavy snow, if the sidewalks\roads haven't been plowed you are not going to have class.

This. All the women there are going to laugh their asses off if you walk in dressed like a fukkin polar bear.

[Papa_Complex]

When in doubt, check out stored that carry construction clothing. They will have those lined jeans, that others have mentioned, and they're damned warm. One simple trick is to wear windbreaker style nylon pants over regular jeans, when you're out in the cold. They pack down to nothing and add several degrees to your cold tolerance.

Forget pea coats and such. Get yourself a coat that's designed after the classic survival parka. The same stores that carry the lined pants will have the coat. It's relatively inexpensive and far warmer than the alternatives. You'll also be grateful for the hood, when the wind is up.

[LeeNetworX]

Originally Posted by azoomm

Do this.

My husband survived school in NY and he grew up in Miami. How'd he do it? Navy issue pea coat.

A quality pea coat is a must. I have one I used in NY, and all of my trips to cold destinations in the Winter (Chicago, NY, UK, Canada, etc.) Great bang for your buck.

[pauldun170]

Another thing you are going to need to do is lose that Atlanta shuffle everyone seems to do down there.

None of that casual "stroll" bullshit up here. Don't like the cold? Move your ass.
4mph or faster dammit.
Preferable 5-6

[LeeNetworX]

Originally Posted by pauldun170

Another thing you are going to need to do is lose that Atlanta shuffle everyone seems to do down there.

It's not a shuffle....it's called the Dirty Bird. Get that shit right.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFlci-M5pO4

[Cutty72]

Buy yourself a good hoodie and a stocking cap and man up...
Jackets don't come out of the closet until 30* and lower.

[VatorMan]

Originally Posted by Cutty72

Buy yourself a good hoodie and a stocking cap and man up...
Jackets don't come out of the closet until 30* and lower.

Don't forget the Skittles. Always have Skittles when wearing your hoodie.