What to wear for winter in Poland

Lol..... They're New Zealand and Australian ones though. Does that make a difference ?

I have four pairs now <grin> poor little merino sheep......but they're not cold in Oz or NZ so that's ok hehe

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Yeah, that's cool

At the end of December at night it's quite possible.

What not to wear might be more helpful ... e.g. avoid mohair berets.

You stole 3/4 of my nickname.

;D

I'm surprised no-ones mentioned Kalesony yet... My brother-in-law virtually lives in them from December til February

Don't laugh too loudly. I wore them for the Mississauga Santa Clause parade yesterday. Good thing I did as well.

"What to wear for winter in Poland?"

Wear nothing and make good love! That should keep anyone warm for the entire Polish winter...just keep that wood stove burning and the bottle of wine on the side! :-)

But it was only 1-2 degrees celsius yesterday! How will you dress when the temp drops to 15-20 below zero? :)

Try sitting on one concrete curb for almost 2 hours in the wind. Brr.


Snow Pants!

I don't think it gets that cold in Poland anymore, does it? C'mon!
What a silly question is that? "How will you dress when the temp drops to 15-20 below zero?"
Pleeeeeeease! Where do you live? French Polynesia? Hawaii? I live in California so we don't really have winters here but just try to think what people wear in Chicago, Denver or Boston. It gets really cold there!

Three years ago there were a few days in a row of such temperatures. At nights it was even colder.
One day, during that winter, I was going to classes and my tram broke down, so I had to walk outside for some 2 km in the temperature of exactly -18 degrees Celsius. If I hadn't been wearing an old sheepskin coat and a ridiculous Russian fur cap, that little walk would have been a nightmare... I think it's better to be prepared for such "attractions".

It's not the only winter like that I remember (in my short life). Such weather is rare but it's nothing abnormal in the Polish climate.

In Wisła only last Christmas it was -15 to -20. Although it wasn't the clothing that kept the cold at bay so much as the grzaniec galicyjski.

Oct 2, 09, 15:12 - Thread attached on merging:
Winter Clothing

I am new to Poland and from a much warmer climate. Are there any specific recommendations or necessities in winter clothing? Any preferred shopping spots in Poznan for females.

warm gloves, warm shoes - it is perfect if they don't soak too easily, something warm for your head (covering ears) perhaps a woolen scarf for your neck and sometimes face (it's good to have a wide one - well this is what most Polish women wear), warm (woolen?) coat or anorak (depending what style you prefer) you will see different styles of using scarfs here

it's not that it happens so often but during heavy frosts you need to apply some cream to your face - I never did but I am a guy and women have more delicate skin and many if not most women in Poland use creams to protect skin (especially lips are in danger) during heavy frosts

Don't worry, winter in Poznań is not as heavy as in other parts of Poland. Wait till November for some shopping, the clothes in shops right now are more for Autumn. For example coats fave no warm lining. You will sea the difference. If your style is more sporty try shops like Inter Sport (in Pestka) Goretex shoes are the best for Winter.

Thanks to those with helpful specifics. I was not seeking minimizing answers from those who do not see this as a cold place. To the guest from CA, I just came from a hot, tropical island. Obviously, one can imagine what others wear in colder climates. I brought the warmest things that I had with me. However, my wool coat and leather gloves left me extremely cold in this first cool week. My feet were numb. It would seem that locals might have a little more insight on the specific fabrics, brands, etc. to help those of us who do not handle the cold as well. My greater concern is to stay warm and dry rather than meeting a fashionable standard.

Beenie, Thinsulate gloves, scarf and warm sweaters.

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WHAT CLOTHES AM I GOING TO WEAR WHEN I AM IN POLAND? I'M FROM PHILIPPINES

Hiii guys :)

i just wanted to ask for your ideas,
i'm going to Poland this December and i don't have any idea about what to wear when i get there coz i've never been to there before. :)

Philippines is a warm place so i have very little idea about fashion and clothes in cold places like Poland.
and yea uhmm fashion for ages 20 :D

Perform a search on google images by typing in "Polish people clothing". Good luck.

Lol this thread is funny.

Hello ellice,

And welcome to the Polish forums.


It is cold, in comparison to the Philippines it is very very very cold.
Hat, scarf, gloves, warm boots, thick pair of tights, a big jacket etc...


Something on the lines of skiing clothes, I think would not look out of place and keep you warm, without the goggles of course.

But wear jeans with thick tights underneath.

I have worked with many very good Philippinas and they find it cold here in Europe in summer.

Have a great time and remember there is no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes :)