So with my new job it'll be easiest for me to walk 4 blocks to the bus stop, take the bus downtown, and then walk two blocks to work. I have sneakers and snow boots for walking. But my winter apparel isn't great for possibly standing for ten minutes in blowing snow or freezing wind ... It works for a quick walk from car to building ....
So .. I was wondering what should I look for in a good jacket. I'll want a hood of course. Do they make hoods with detachable face masks?? I'm okay with spending a little $$ on this because I don't want to have the excuse of being cold ... 
Also, I have several decent pair of warm leggings (tights without feet??) but hate how they don't seem to stay up. With a 4 block walk I don't want to get to the bus stop with them halfway off my backside. So ... any ideas on how to get them to stay up while also being able to pull them down easily when needed? (i.e. not having to practically get undressed to use the toilet.)
Help please!
Bus Stop Ccold Weather Gear
November 3rd, 2019 at 12:38 am
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November 3rd, 2019 at 01:54 am 1572746057
The main reason I want to take the bus instead of drive is parking - it would cost $8 to park in a garage, and street parking you have to put money in every two hours ... So ... a bus is the simplest method -at least once I figure out the weather logistics.
November 3rd, 2019 at 02:25 am 1572747932
November 3rd, 2019 at 02:59 am 1572749956
Gosh, I sound like a snowman. But that's what works.
November 3rd, 2019 at 01:25 pm 1572787521
Perhaps a different brand of the leggings? I've gotten some from Danskin that work well.
November 3rd, 2019 at 01:43 pm 1572788594
November 3rd, 2019 at 02:37 pm 1572791845
When I was working and had to ride the train (and I had just a little more walking to do than you will) I bought a Nautica down coat, and it's great. I didn't wear leggings, because of the dress code at work, but I did wear tall boots with knee socks, and the coat, which goes to my knees, kept the thigh area warm. The coat has a hood, which I used in the very coldest weather, but I mostly kept my head warm with wool ear-hugging hats. Yes, they mess with your hair, but I kept hair tools at work. And the big scarf and heavy duty gloves or mittens are essential. Actually, I recommend fingerless gloves underneath mittens, preferably windproof. Because sometimes you just need your fingers for a minute or two, like to get a hold of your pass! And long cuffs on the mittens are very important, cuffs that fit under your coat sleeves.
Do check on parking policies/privileges with your work. When I worked at the museum, garage parking was free for employees, but visitors paid $22 a day!
November 3rd, 2019 at 04:15 pm 1572797749
My size makes finding a jacket more difficult I think. There is an omni tech that might work for $214. But I found an Elora for $114 which I'm going to try first.
CB - where did you get the hats?
I have some nice fingerless gloves with a heated rice pack a friend crocheted for me - but I would need to get mittens.
November 3rd, 2019 at 08:41 pm 1572813707
Because of my asthma, I wear a long scarf that I can wrap around my neck and over my mouth and nose if needed. I made it extra long so I can also wrap it around my head first because although I have coats with hoods, the hoods all seem too big and slip over my eyes.
November 3rd, 2019 at 09:56 pm 1572818174
Eddie Bauer also has some good plus size women's clothing.
November 4th, 2019 at 01:34 pm 1572874456
November 4th, 2019 at 03:00 pm 1572879623
Dido, I did find that option now. There's one possibility if the one I ordered doesn't work.
Rob,
I found an ear flap/scarf combo which I think will work. Will just have to buy a second brush/hairspray for work.
CCF - I've looked before, but stores don't seem to carry larger than XL. But if the one I ordered doesn't work, I'll try the store route again.
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November 8th, 2019 at 11:22 am 1573212129
Just make sure you're layering up - many people mentioned getting warm while you walk. I used to take the bus regularly in Pittsburgh and Cleveland where it is COLD, and still ended up sweaty and overheated if I didn't have layers I could shed temporarily. Just something to keep in mind
November 9th, 2019 at 03:09 pm 1573312176
Pjmama - Do you have any particular sites you find high waisted leggings at? I'll have to look for the silk long johns! Thanks for the idea!
November 17th, 2019 at 10:09 pm 1574028588