<p>helllooo</p>
<p>so i've grown up in socal my entire life...therefore i have never been in the snow. i've been accepted ED to Hamilton College where apparently it gets pretty cold...haha so i have absolutely NO idea what clothing attire is necessary for the snow. </p>
<p>Any suggestions on clothing...jackets, boots, long underwear (?) would be greatly appreciated. pictures would helpful too</p>
<p>thanks!</p>
<p>I've lived in Maryland all my life, so I'm pretty well versed on the cold.
Long underwear is not necessary. If it gets REALLYREALLY cold, you can layer tights under your jeans or something. But I only do that when I'm going hiking or something in the dead of winter. If you're planning on doing that, get some Under Armour.
Get yourself a cute coat - peacoats are really in. Look at all the coats on delias.com. They're all adorable and warm.
A lot of people wear Uggs or vegan uggs, which are just about the warmest things on the planet for your feet. Crochet boots are really cute too. They're on delias.com too.
Sweaters are good for layering purposes.
Scarves are good and so are hats. Beanies and hats with built in earmuff type things are good. There's a special way to tie scarves so they're good with peacoats. How</a> to Tie a Long Scarf: The European Classic at Zia Moda
You will most likely think it's freezing at first. But you'll slowly get used to it. A lot of girls in my school, myself included, wear skirts and leggings through winter because we're used to it. Buy some thermal things to layer under, so you won't freeze yourself.</p>
<p>Good luck. Hope to see you at Hamilton next year; I'm applying EDII!</p>
<p>Congratulations on being accepted! I'm applying RD, and I really like Hamilton.
Yeah, I live in Pennsylvania and go skiing in Vermont every winter, so I'm used to it too. Um, I have a NorthFace jacket, and it works really well. Water proof mittens, lots of socks, scarfs are always good. Cute sweaters, longs sleeve shirts. UGGs are great, but they don't really fare well when you're tredding in the snow. Have something waterproof, just in case.
A typical outfit for me would be: jeans, UGGs, long sleeves, sweater, and scarf.
Good luck! you'll be fine. It's easily adjustable.</p>
<p>Well, I live in NY, just about an hour from Hamilton, actually. :) I visited a while ago, and by the way, it's beautiful!</p>
<p>So, you should have a spring jacket and a winter coat. You should probably only start using your winter coat after Thanksgiving. If you start wearing it on the cold days in November, you'll get used to feeling warm and when January comes rolling around and the temperatures drop a LOT, you'll feel colder than necessary. </p>
<p>I never wear thermal underwear or anything like that. Just jeans. But if you're planning on going sledding or skiing, or having a snowball fight or something, you could just wear pajamas or sweat pants under your regular pants, then you won't get so wet. That's what i do. </p>
<p>Oh, GET GLOVES!! My hands start to hurt after the first snowball I throw without gloves on. And wear warm socks too, buy some really good wool ones. OR, wear more than one 'okay' ones.</p>
<p>But the thing is, you're going to be cold no matter what. Everyone gets cold. You'll get used to it though. And you'll get snow! Personally, I think the awful freezing temperatures are worth it as long as we get snow. :)</p>
<p>And maybe I'll see you there next year! <em>fingerscrossed</em></p>
<p>I don't know whether you're opposed to Uggs or not (some people despise that brand!), but in case you are, I would recommend buying boots from Minnetonka, a brand originating in Minnesota that is famous for its moccasins. Their boots are even warmer than Uggs in my opinion and are a stylish alternative to Uggs. Boots are definitely essential if you're going to Hamilton.</p>
<p>(@ floee - Maryland? Psh. Easy-peasy, you have pretty nice "winters." :D) </p>
<p>I'm also from upstate NY, about two hours from Hamilton. I own boots (not Uggs, because those are the most revolting footwear I've ever seen), but I rarely wear them. I'm fine in sneakers, even flats (though sometimes that's a stupid choice, because I will inevitably walk through a bit of snow and my feet get slushy). Get warm socks. That's key. Make sure your shoes have room for thicker socks--any kind will do. Knee socks are also really nice for keeping your legs warm.</p>
<p>And yeah, long underwear are probably not necessary, though I know some people like wearing them to bed to keep warm (bring lots of blankets for your bed, by the way).</p>
<p>My jacket is a nice one, Calvin Klein (but you don't have to shell out tons of money for a brand name--get a cheaper one or go to T.J. Maxx like I did), fake down. It only goes a little past my waist, but some people wear longer coats that go farther, sometimes down to their knees. Until recently, because I lost it, I had a really nice wool hat, too. Make sure your hat can cover your ears! Some people like to wear those earmuffs or those ear warmer things but the thing is, most heat escapes from the top of your head, so at least supplement with a good hat. </p>
<p>Get gloves, both thick and thin types. When you look for coats/jackets, make sure you can comfortably put your hands in the front pockets, because you will want to do this when it's really cold and your gloves aren't cutting it. Long scarves are best because you can wrap them around a lot.</p>
<p>Haha, I'm probably making the winter sound like hell. I promise, it's not. It might shock you at first but it can be very lovely, and it makes all the other seasons that much better by comparison.</p>
<p>Congrats on being accepted, and good luck with the snow!</p>
<p>I live in Minnesota so the rest of these posters barely have an idea of winter. :) just kidding. But... since it will probably take a season to truly adjust (thicken the blood), I suggest buying some underarmour... both the shirts and leggings are amazingly warm and a long sleeved t is perfect for under just about anything. Also, northface puts out some great fleece and other lighter weight jackets that will be key for layering. Marmot makes some really nice ones as well. A hat is nice, but I have never been able to wear a hat and prefer ear muffs - the kind that wrap around the back of your head. Northface also makes some really nice boots. I kind of agree with the ugg thing, in that they don't always have the best traction, but they are warm no doubt. I have the slippers and they are great. Sometimes it is better to go with function over form, meaning you start looking stupid only when you are ill prepared for the weather.</p>
<p>Layering is best as the buildings are hot inside. Plan on a few pairs of gloves and a couple of hats and scarves; you will inevitably leave something in a classroom or a friends dorm room!</p>
<p>Many of the dorm rooms are so hot in the winter that the students sleep with a window opened. The heat pours out and if you are in a room without a thermostat, you can not adjust the amount of heat once it is turned on in the winter. You might sleep in sweats before the heat gets turned on and then end up in a tshirt by the time it is running full force.</p>
<p>Many students wear a waterproof boot in the winter as there is a lot of slush. The walkways are cleared, but there will still be snowy areas you walk through.</p>
<p>OH!! One more thing.. you need a lot of moisturizer. The air can be very dry, especially if the heat is blowing full force. Keils (sp?) makes one that is GREAT, but expensive. That one went in almost every "senior sos" kit I made for kid's graduations. :)</p>
<p>DD has had to redo her entire wardrobe, coming from the south and now is MA. She did invest in some underarmour, Uggs, and for when it is snowy/and or slushy, she got some rain boots that have fur lining made by EMU. If you do get Uggs, it is a good idea to waterproof them when you get them.</p>
<p>@ Colly - It used to be cold here. I swear. Plus, it's cold when we go into the mountains for our magnet program trips and they force us to stay outside all day.
PLUS, I live in Minnesota over the holidays usually.
Our Maryland winters may be pathetic, but when it DOES get icy/snowy, it gets bad here.</p>
<p>Either way, I think everyone has given valid suggestions.</p>
<p>To the OP - rain boots are really fun and there are some stores that sell liners for them that are rather cheap and not made out of fur, so you can remove them when it isn't freezing. I dunno if you're on a budget/against killing animals, but I thought I'd mention it. I'm a cheap hippie vegetarian. =]</p>
<p>My favorite moisturizer is Vaseline, no joke. My legs get really dry in the winter and slathering on Vaseline (or petroleum jelly) after showering clears the problem right up. It doesn't work for your face unless you put it on right before you go to sleep and are cool with your roommate(s) seeing you look a little greasy. I've been told by a UVM student that Aveeno products are also great for dry skin.</p>
<p>And P.S. congrats on being accepted in the first place! I can't believe I forgot to mention that in my first post.</p>
<p>Congrats!</p>
<p>I am a freshman at Hamilton this year (ham is really great by the way... you are going to love it here!!!) I recommend Sorel boots... they are good for up to -40 degree weather (it never gets to be -40 at hamilton though) and they really keep your feet warm. Get earmuffs, a lot of scarves, a lot of gloves, possibly a facemask, thermal underwear, and ski pants.
this may sound a little excessive, but hamilton does get quite cold!</p>