Body warmers have certainly come a long way over the years. Looking back we surely all remember the outlandish things we wore as kids in the 70s. Often lurid in colour and so thickly padded, the early body warmers were impossible to move in! But we wore them with pride and not surprisingly this is one garment that has stood the test of time!
Originally modelled on ski wear, the body warmer is a light outer jacket with no sleeves. Designed to be worn for extra warmth whilst engaging in physical activity, a good body warmer keeps you warm but also allows you to regulate your body heat. Thick coats and jackets are all very well but sometimes we don’t want all the extra heat which they generate.
There’s nothing worse than getting all hot and bothered when it’s chilly outside. The sweat cools uncomfortably on the skin and before you know it you’re freezing! This is where a good body warmer comes in.
Allowing you to wear a light sweater underneath, a body warmer is a great choice for many activities. You might feel the need of a body warmer while you are working outdoors, perhaps in the garden; maybe you enjoy a ramble in the countryside or taking fishing trips; whatever you want that extra layer for, a body warmer is a good choice for many reasons.
Gone are the garish over-padded creations of yesteryear, today’s body warmers are often made in muted or pretty colours. Filled with down or natural fibre’s they really do the job they are meant to do.
There are even heated versions available these days, a small battery pack hidden within the core of the body warmer provides a constant heat perfect for people who feel the cold!
You might be someone who suffers from back pain or muscular stiffness, if so then you will know that the comfort which heat can provide is a real life saver. Imagine the cosy comfort which a heated body warmer could provide!
Body warmers are also a stylish choice when teamed with a smart-casual outfit. A shopping trip into town can sometimes be quite a workout and a thick coat is not practical when we are constantly coming in and out of centrally heated shops and then back onto a clod street! This is where your body warmer comes in, throw one over a pair of smart jeans and a thin jersey and you are ready to go!
So not just for hikers and fishermen, body warmers can be a style choice too, especially for the fashionistas amongst us!
These days we can find body warmers not only in high street stores but also online; the choices are endless and personally I prefer my body warmer to most other coats and jackets. In between seasons it is sometimes difficult to know what to wear. Spring, autumn or winter the body warmer has its place secured in our wardrobes and I know that I never underestimate their versatility.
