Reddit offers more than just viral jokes and endless AMA sessions. Surprisingly, it also serves as a goldmine of practical style guidance. We were equally surprised until we came across an Ask Reddit discussion titled: ‘What are your “it is freezing in my office but I can’t wear a jacket or else I’ll look weird” outfits?’ Most of us have faced this dilemma: the office heater is running, yet it hardly cuts through that bone-chilling -1°C cold. Or perhaps you’re simply someone who gets cold easily. Whatever your temperature struggles may be, you need solid advice on staying warm while maintaining a professional appearance — and avoiding the look of Joey wearing all of Chandler’s clothes. For the most useful Reddit suggestions, keep reading and discover the items we recommend…
@ImADoctorNotASpatula: “Thermal underwear under your pants… nice and warm. Layers upon layers.”
Deputy editor Emma Spedding relies on these for both skiing trips and everyday winter outfits.
Heist, a forward-thinking hosiery brand, has changed how we view tights. These stay invisible under clothing because they are crafted as a single seamless tube, and the waistband is designed to stay put. Choose the 80 denier version, made especially for colder weather.
Weekday offers exceptionally stylish yet oversized scarves perfect for bundling up. The secret is combining warmth with elegance.
Like most Uniqlo products, this piece is both cozy and fashionable, earning you style credit.
Proof that slippers don’t need to be fuzzy to provide warmth. Plus, these look much more appropriate in an office setting.
Coming up next, 7 simple winter outfit ideas suitable for the workplace.
@atrueamateur: “I wear tights under trousers unabashedly. Heck, I wear tights under tights when I wear skirts.”
@oh_hi_lisa: “I have a wool shawl from (current) Banana Republic that I keep at my desk and wear over any outfit when I’m sitting down. When I’m up and about I leave it at my desk. It’s super warm and a good size so I can keep it over my legs and lap as a blanket as well.”
@turkishlady123456: “I’ve finally understood that I need to “dress like a man” i.e. keep my chest, wrists and ankles covered, no excuses. It was an a-ha moment for me, like why are men never cold? They never expose their ankles/wrists/chests at the office, yet women’s business casual clothing always seems to be designed to do just that. So I just wrote off deep v-necks, rolled up sleeves, ankle pants and shoes that can’t be worn with socks.”
@vxcosmicowl: “I keep a pair of house slippers under my desk that I wear around unless I’m going to a meeting or something.”
