It will be my first winters in the UK, actually my first such terrible cold. Anyway, I’m a person who feels cold even in UK’s summer.
What essentials do I need to get through the days? ESP Jan/Feb/Mar with the snow as well…
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Heattech leggings to wear under whatever you are wearing (i.e jeans, trousers, desi outfits) and vest tops or long sleeve tops for layering from Uniqlo:
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Maybe even their socks.
A thin but warm cardigan also for layering (wool/cashmere). I have a basic cashmere cardigan that comes to between mid-thigh and knee that I always wear before I put my coat on.
Some decent boots in case it snows (and thicker knit socks).
Hat/Scarf/Gloves go without saying.
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Yeah some thermal vests and leggings or tights.
I use ear muffs cos I don't like wearing hats.
Scarf and gloves.
A decent coat.
Wellies or boots for the snow.
Winter essentials for the cold in UK?
I will be visiting Uk in end of December, do I need to pack all this?? 
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it depends where your going to be staying ..London doesn't have much snow but the north does..
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No, you could buy it when you are here!
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And how is it these days? I dont yet have boots, just pumps so i will be able to survive right? :p
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Well it was snowing in London suburbs/ outskirts this morning and the 'real feel' is currently -5C so depends how much time you will spend outside and if you need to walk anywhere.
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wow. aside from basic gloves and scarf and boots, I don’t wear that much stuff for winters 
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And how is it these days? I dont yet have boots, just pumps so i will be able to survive right? :p
it's actually pretty cold currently, so i would advise you to wear boots or thick socks.
because i'm always going in and out i layer up under my clothes so i can wear a thinner jacket because i can't carry a big coat around with me.
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Not even that sometimes; hands in pockets and hope that my ears survive.
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I was out all day today. I wore leggings (as stoppit suggested) today underneath my skinny jeans and it kept me fairly warm. I had a vest, jumper and trench coat on and had to take off the coat at noon when the sun came out. Oh and I wore gloves too. And boots.
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wow! that’s a good news that Kinzz will be in the UK…just wow!!!
buy a portable igloo and u’ll be fine! 
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Yeah, there was snow today which was totally unexpected!
Pumps are no good unless you want your feet to freeze into blocks of ice. I had tights and socks and shoes on and even then my feet were freezing cos I had to wait 20 mins for the delayed train :/
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Agree ! I was wearing ballet flats today and my feet were like ice lol.
For winters you should have really : a warm coat , scarf , gloves , hat maybe , some decent boots ( knee high/ankle boots for the rain and chilly days and wellington or boots with solid grip for the snow/ice) , those long knitted socks or normal socks at least, jeans and some thick jumpers/ cardigans. For mid feb/march a trench coat or jacket will be okay I think.
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Okay so boots needed on top of the list! Any suggestions from where can i get reasonable ranged ones? I saw a few online at Marks & Spencer, NEXT and at BHS online as well. Any recommendations?
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Its very cold in London right now...been snowing
NEXT do some good stuff...so do Clarks....depends what style you like
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How about mid-January? I'll be in London for a weekend then. I know it's gonna be cold, but what kind of temperatures should I expect? Is it around 0° C or around -10/-15/-20° C?
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How about mid-January? I'll be in London for a weekend then. I know it's gonna be cold, but what kind of temperatures should I expect? Is it around 0° C or around -10/-15/-20° C?
It doesn't go below -2, -3 during daytime.
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I’m going to buy these snow boots today. Normal boots aren’t meant for snow and you might slip and fall. I think it’s going to snow again…a lot.
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