Winter is, without a doubt, the harshest month of the year. Even for the folks out there that enjoy the season, there always seems to exist a consensus that it could always be just a little bit warmer, and a little less windy.

But just like with every season, there’s appropriate clothing to be worn to fight back against the scorching heat of summer or freezing sub-zero temperatures of the height of winter.

So, let’s take a look at some of those clothing accessories you should own to enjoy winter a little bit more.

Thermal lined socks

Thermal lined socks are wonderful, wonderful things! Whoever invented them has done humanity a faithful service, especially when you need to go out for a loaf of bread in a few inches of snow.

If you haven’t already invested in a pair, there’s no time like the present. And a good quality pair will last for years to come!

Waterproof trousers

For some reason, people often overlook getting themselves a thin, lightweight pair of waterproof trousers. They are a very handy piece of clothing to own, especially during winter.

Throw these bad boys over a nice pair of jogger bottoms and you will be good to go no matter the temperature. You can also consider;

Thermal trousers or leggings

The joy of these is that they are thin, but effective, meaning they can slip on under your main trouser layer. Feeling extra cold? Then slap on the joggers and waterproof trousers on top to create a three-layer trouser sandwich designed to keep your warm, dry, and toasty!

Lip balm or vaseline

To some this may be a very obvious one, but not to all. Lip balms are useful all year round but vital during winter time. Adding an extra layer of protection to your lips will help cold sores, cracked lips, and potential exposure wounds recede.

It will also prevent these nasties from occurring in the first place.

Get a snood

This one can also be filed under the ‘protecting the face’ category. A snood is a great one that has many different functions. Not only can it keep your neck warm, but it can also double up as a snug face mask!

Keep that chinny, chin, chin wrapped up tight this winter – Club Snoods have an excellent collection to choose from!

Thermal under armour

If you have invested in a pair of thermal leggings to go under your clothes, why not get a full set and go for some thermal under armour to keep your core warm?

Keeping the core warm isn’t just about warming up the torso, a warm core will tell your body it is okay to pump blood to those extremities – helping your fingers and toes fight back against the cold too.