<p>My son has a pea coat for deep winter, and a suede jacket for the rest.</p>
<p>If you are not used to real winter, you may not be aware that what you wear on the parts of your body that are <em>not</em> covered by your coat can make all the difference between cozy comfort and misery.</p>
<p>Besides the natural fibers (silk, wool and cotton) - socks and thermal underwear are also available in microfibers that wick moisture, dry quickly and retain heat. </p>
<p>Fleece or flannel lined jeans can also be nice. </p>
<p>Purchase a thinsulate lined hat - it breaks the wind and is warm. Be sure to also have a scarf (I like fleece) and lined gloves or a glove-mitten combination if you are prone to cold hands. </p>
<p>Shoes or boots are also very important - waterproof is good.</p>