Little snow out there. Which means: time to panic. Take a moment. Okay, now that that’s over with, let’s reassess what you’re wearing. To put it another way, you could be warmer... with some of this stuff.
The Cold War... that was pretty cold. But if you were a Polish Air Force officer, you were lucky enough to wear one of these—a six-pound, double-breasted wool overcoat. The local guys behind Top Rank Vintage, which specializes in such things, got a few. Their methods are still classified.
Really, these are made for heli-skiers, Himalayan mountaineers, those sorts. But you could also benefit from these waterproof, insulated leather mittens, which, when charged, will keep your fingers at 106 degrees for six hours. It’s easier than constantly holding two cups of coffee.
These are the kind of boots that will have you longing for snowbanks and slushy streets to conquer—rubber-soled duck boots with full leather uppers and shearling lining. Well, maybe not longing for, so much as not minding.
These new-to-DC custom-suit folks will take measurements to construct your 3D body model. Then, for this four-button merino wool coat, you can specify the fit, the lining, the embroidery and any bells and whistles like contrast buttonhole stitching. But probably not sequins.
It could happen: you lose a shoe in a snowbank. What could also happen: your foot stays totally dry, thanks to these waterproof, windproof, breathable Gore-Tex socks. Also handy if you like to shower with socks on.
