With winter in full swing, it might be tempting to spend the colder months huddled away at home under a blanket. But that would mean missing out on the huge variety of winter activities that you can enjoy with your family. After all, there’s no better season for building memories with your loved ones, whether you decide to go skiing, take a sleigh ride together, or get your winter exercise in by starting a snowball fight.
The frosty weather is no reason to skip out on having fun. But while you and your family make the most of the winter months, make sure you’re dressing up for the occasion. Dressing warm to enjoy the cold and snow is a given, but accessorizing to maximize comfort shouldn’t fall by the wayside. Below, we’ll be sharing some tips for accessorizing for outdoor activities in the wintertime:
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Wearing sunglasses
A common misconception about sunglasses is that they should be reserved for the summer heat. However, studies and experts have long insisted that sunglasses be worn even in cold or cloudy weather. These frames shield your eyes from the day’s sun, as well as reflected sunlight or glare from snow and ice.
If you already own and wear prescription glasses for vision correction, you can get clip-on sunglasses – a flexible and portable option that allows you to maintain clear vision and sun protection without the hassle of bringing around two pairs of eyewear. Eyewear brand Foster Grant offers lightweight clip-on lenses that can easily be attached to your prescription glasses or readers for convenient polarized sun protection. Brands like Haven and Solar Shield have rimless designs in their Flip Rec models, making them an excellent fit for plastic or thicker eyeglasses frames. If you’re not a fan of the clip-on style, you can also consider upgrading your eyeglasses to Transitions lenses that automatically react to light conditions in case you’ll be going in and out of doors throughout the day.
Bringing self-heating clothing and accessories
In our introduction, we mentioned the importance of dressing comfortably and functionally for the weather. The winter season is bound to get cold and breezy, and dressing appropriately for the climate helps keep you and your family comfortable and safe from health hazards like hypothermia, frostbite, or arthritis pain.
Fortunately, several brands now offer clothing pieces and accessories with self-heating technology. Electrically heated gloves have become essential for those working in cold environments, but there’s no stopping you from wearing them as a fashion accessory if you know you’ll be outdoors for the better part of a winter’s day. There is also Oros Labs, known for its patented space-age thermal aerogel insulating technology. The brand started with a fashionable insulated jacket, eventually expanding to other super-warm and super-thin outerwear and footwear. Oros’ heat insulation technology is deemed so effective that it’s looking to venture into the aerospace, defense, construction, and other industries. Of course, an excellent, classic scarf or woolen hat is also a great way to accessorize and keep yourself warm.
Considering insulated phone cases
Finally, another way to prepare yourself for the weather is to protect your gadgets, like your smartphone. If taking lots of pictures and videos during your family adventures is a key goal, you’ll want to ensure your phone runs smoothly throughout your trip.
Today, brands like Treqa and Phoozy offer phone cases and pouches with insulation to prevent your phone from blacking out due to the cold. More importantly, these phone cases also come in fancy, colorful designs that you can mix and match with the rest of your outfit for the day, adding a touch of style, even if you’re wearing many layers. As smartphones tend to be bigger than the traditional pocket size, these insulated phone cases can also come off as chic, minimalist hand purses that subtly and secretly keep your phone under a controlled temperature, preventing overheating or getting too cold.
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