How to manage going from the freezing cold outside, to the boiling hot inside the subway?

Question

I need advice on what to dress like to manage both the cold of the outside, but be able to go into the subway and not sweat to death through all my layers that I have to wear. Does anyone have any advice? It's been really hard to find a combination of clothing that's easy to take off and pack but also keeps you warm or vice versa. It seems like you can only accomplish one or the other for me. It's easy to stay warm outside, but then I go into the subway and I sweat through all my layers and it's awful and super uncomfortable. What do I do?

rabeasimons · Answer

The key is a good base layer that wicks moisture. Uniqlo's Heattech is popular for a reason, but their AIRism line is actually better for this specific problem since it's designed to keep you cool and dry. Pair that with a mid-layer like a fleece or thin sweater that you can easily unzip or remove on the platform, and a windproof outer shell that you can just stuff in your bag once you're on the train. The trick is to avoid anything bulky like a puffy coat if you can help it, because that's what traps the heat and makes you miserable on the Marunouchi Line.

florine · Answer

Layers, my dude. Layers are your friend. And maybe a small, easily-stashed hand towel to wipe the sweat. Prepare to be a human onion.

luzia · Answer

You want a scarf you can easily take off and a coat that opens fully down the front, not a pullover. On the train, unbutton or unzip everything, take off your scarf and gloves, and hold it all in your lap. If you're still sweating, you're wearing too much. I see a lot of people in Shinjuku station just carrying their heavy coat over one arm in the winter, so it's normal to do that.

kristiane · Answer

honestly just wear a thin down jacket that packs into its own pocket, those ones are lifesavers. uniqlo has them, zip it off on the platform and stuff it in ur bag before you even get on the train

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