Have you noticed the chill in the air as evening sets in? I know it is still August. But, it is definitely there. While it may feel refreshing to fall asleep in this fresh cool air after many hot and humid nights, we all know this means even colder nights aren’t far behind. I’ll admit, this year I am particularly not looking forward to the colder weather coming in since I don’t exactly have my own home with my own favorite creature comforts. I am big, really big on my creature comforts, most of which come from what I’ve learned about how people kept warm in the 19th century. But, I digress.
With cold weather imminent, now is the time to make sure you are ready. After all, you don’t want to be left out in the cold without your cold weather wear.
Layers are the Key to Warmth. This means your 1) Underpinnings 2) Dress 3) Outerwear and 4) Accessories.
For your underpinnings, consider these:
- Wool flannel or wool knitted drawers
- A flannel Chemise (this can get Very warm) (post-war description)
- Wool, quilted and knitted petticoats
- Wool stays
- Wool stockings
For your dress, consider:
- A wool dress (This doesn’t need to be a heavy weight or even a medium-heavy weight)
- Warm clothes such as a sontag, “hug me tight” or a knitted waist coat
For outerwear, think beyond the cape that will let cold air in and encumber you arms. Consider:
Accessories help keep your hands and head warm. Consider these:
If I Had My Own Blue Box: 
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