Thermal Underwear for Women Who Are Always Cold

Once I discovered how well Merino Wool Minus 33 long johns keep me warm, I was more than happy to spend the money on them. They are machine washable and durable. I've had the same three pairs for over three years now and they still look and feel perfect. They do not shrink or pill, and they are not itchy.

When my friends complain about the cold, I tell them about Minus 33 wool base layers. No woman should suffer through the winter, miserable and cold. Because I love my Minus 33 thermal underwear, I want to share my experience with other cold natured women.

I only wish I had found out about them sooner. A friend from Maine shared with me the secrets of wool for staying warm. (Thank you, Deanne! This Southern girl appreciates you!)

It's scientifically proven that women are colder than men. We hold more of our body heat at the core of our bodies, so our extremeties get much colder much more often than men's do.

Women also suffer from anemia (low iron) more frequently than men (as a result of monthly menstruation). Low iron counts can also make a woman feel colder than normal. Add winter temperatures to the mix, and you've got a recipe for a very cold natured woman who is "always cold."

Yes, Minus 33 wool thermals will keep you warmer. No, you can't stay outdoors for hours upon hours and stay toasty warm. But you can stay as warm as your "normal" peers who never complain about the cold. You don't need to fear running errands or leaving the comfort of your space heater because of the cold. These thermals make a huge difference.

If it seems that I'm gushing about underwear, well I am. That's just how cold natured I am and how important these clothes are to me. If you are constantly cold, all winter long, then you truly need to get yourself some wool thermals. Forget cheap versions; forget silk and man-made. Stick with natural Merino wool.

One of my main complaints with cheap thermals besides the fact that they never really kept me warm was that they didn't fit!

Length

Most cheap thermals are constricting around the waist and around my calves. I say calves because I never found a pair of thermals that would actually come down to my ankles! The Minus 33 wool thermals are long and do not shrink when washed. (I am 5'8" tall, a bit taller than an average American woman.)

Waistband

The waistband is comfortable and sits at the waist, not up to your bosom as so many of the cheap thermals do. I do wish that Minus 33 would come out with a below the waist thermal. It would be even more comfortable and wouldn't peek out above my jeans. But the at the waist models that are featured here are not particularly uncomfortable. They just take some time to get used to if you are not accustomed to wearing anything up at your natural waist.

Ankle Bands

The bottom of the legs are not tightly banded, so no matter where they fall on you, they do not constrict. Even when I wear thick wool socks, the thermals do not bind my ankles or calves.

Put simply, these thermals fit well and are comfortable. When I pull out a pair from my dresser, I never think, "Ugh, I have to wear those tight/short/uncomfortable thermals." Instead I think, "I'm so thankful to have my wool long johns!"

Minus 33 smart wool thermals are not itchy. I promise you! I have very sensitive skin and cannot wear normal wool without terrible discomfort, itching, and red welts rising on my skin wherever the wool touches. (I am blonde, fair skinned, with blue eyes. You can look at me and tell I have sensitive skin!)

Let me assure you, merino wool is NOT itchy. Really. It it were itchy, there is no way I could wear it directly on my skin. And I am wearing my wool thermals right now as I type this paragraph! (In December 2011.)

I have heard of some people who say that smart wool is itchy, but I honestly cannot understand that. I have some of the most sensitive skin that I know of, and I have no reaction whatsoever. All I feel is WARM.