Hong Kong's temperature has suddenly dropped from yesterday afternoon's 20C to today's 8C. Having lived in a very cold country before, 8C doesn't scare me but I have to admit that without central heating in Hong Kong, plus the high humidity, 8C does feel much colder than it is.
It amuses me to see short women dressed in thick, shapeless down jacket, and buried under layers and layers of clothing. Today, I went to work wearing just 3 layers - a wool coat, a cashmere wide neck top, and a thermal camisole. I felt very warm already. OK, I did have a soft scarf as well. Still, that was a lot fewer layers than others and my clothing was still flattering and slimming!
I think women need to learn to buy fewer quantities but invest in quality clothing. It's pointless trying to layer with cotton or polyester sweaters because that wouldn't keep them warm! What they need is warm and light fabric! Do invest in some cashmeres for winter, and add a form fitting thermal wear underneath for added warmth. Marks & Spencer has a great selection of thermal wear and some items look quite pretty, like the camisoles with lace. Thermal doesn't mean ski wear! I used to imagine thick black liners but they are nothing like that! Check it out, really. You won't regret it. They also have thermal tights which are perfect if you are going to snowy places.
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