For those of us in the northern states of the country we usually see the onset of fall as the ‘end of the season’. But, many of us have cold weather activities ahead of us. This could be ceremonies for Veteran’s Day and Rememberance Day, Yuletide and Christmas events for our living history sites or even festive caroling in our communities.
For each of these events, the weather can get down-right Cold!
Keep in mind – Layers are the Key to Warmth. This means your 1) Underpinnings 2) Dress 3) Outerwear and 4) Accessories.
Here is a list of items that can help you keep warm:
- 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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