Whether it’s the dead of winter or in-between spring weather, long underwear — a.k.a. long johns, thermals, base layers, or whatever else you want to call the cozy, body-hugging tops and bottoms worn beneath looser clothes in cold weather — can help relieve windchill. When dining outdoors, hanging out at the park, or doing something more hard-core like winter camping or hiking, long underwear traps warm air close to your body and keeps it there. It’s an essential purchase for anyone who goes outside, even if you’re not regularly hiking up and down any mountains.
To find the best long underwear for women, I consulted gear experts, undergarment designers, textile savants, snowboarding stylists, hikers, and campers. They told me that good base layers should be formfitting — not tight but not loose — in order to retain heat. They are often woven from merino wool or technical synthetic fabrics that also have moisture-wicking and odor-reducing properties.
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