Reddit mentions: The best earmuffs for women

Hey girl. If you're looking for warmth, I feel ya. I'm a native Californian moving to Missoula, MT this fall and I found out what the word "wicking" means for the first time in my life. Have had to do the wardrobe overhaul when all the winter stuff was on sale this past month so I can provide some input I've received from my Chicagoan/Bostonian/Canadian friends.

Your winters will not be nearly as intense as mine, so take my suggestions with a grain of salt. Plus, depending on where you will be in CO, most of the weather seems really nice. On my way to MT, I had a stopover in Denver last September, and it was sunny and beautiful, while in MT it was 50 degrees already!!

Inner layers: I got a bunch of Uniqlo Heattech underlayers. I think these will work for letting me keep my cotton clothes. I was also recommended fleece-lined tights for winter, either to wear under pants or with dresses.

Mid-layers and outer-layers: Get something with down. I've got a light down vest and a puffy down jacket. Both are water resistant. Sweaters and cardigans are also awesome. Is there rain where you're going? Consider a parka to go over everything. You can still look cute when you step inside and remove it. Another thing I've had recommended to me a bunch is a nice wool coat/peacoat. This last thing will probably look great on you wherever you go, and lots of people should definitely consider having one for life! Writer/poet Adrienne Rich complimented mine. I will never get rid of it!

Socks/gloves: look for smart wool. Seriouslytho. It's expensive but these are investments, and they will LAST you. I've been wearing mine in CA for when we get chilly nights in my apartment. They aren't even itchy. Californians don't like to pay PG&E so we pay in other ways. For gloves, I have gloves that go over gloves. Gloveception. You probably won't need that.

Hats: I have a couple Neff beanies. You have a lot of options with hats. Also I'm totally getting these ear muffs that stay on your head, which you can wear under hats and hoodies.

Boots: I'm personally getting Timberlands because they're great for snow and ice, they have a lot of tread, but I also live in Oakland and would love to take them back and look like a rapper because they're so stylin.

I like this style of balaclava for full out winter riding.

1. Full coverage. Ears! Neck! Mouth & Nose!
   
   
2. I can move it off my mouth & nose after I warm up - maybe a mile into my ride. I can also put it back over at long stop lights with ease.
   
   
3. 0F Outside - I still sweat. I don't like the fleece ones because I am gross.
   
   I use ear warmer head bands or handkerchief over my ears in the 40-50F range. I heard wonderful things about the 180 - but personally haven't used them because I have a Bern Helmet and don't think it would be very comfortable under it.
   
   *Reference - I bike in Chicago about 5.5 mile one way trip (on the streets - it is chillier on our wonderful Lake Front Trail).

Is that the Australian flag? I don't think winter means what you think it means. The tips for that type of weather are pretty straightforward:

• You'll want some base wicking layers, something like these will work just fine
  
• Gloves. I recommend some windproof fleece ones for rubbing the nose / expectorate.
  
• Earmuffs so your ears don't get cold these are pretty good.
  
  If it gets a bit colder (0 to -5 C) you can layer on a top microfleece and some wind pants of some kind if you find that you have to. I recommend wool socks and shoe covers and perhaps some warmer gloves as well.
  
  Don't forget the riding glasses. But you wear those anyhow, right?

Well, I think it would still be cute! Maybe you could try a slouchy knit hat sitting a little ways back on your head? That way more than just the bottom of your hair would be visible.
Edit: For winter, I also like earmuffs like these paired with a cute scarf. Keeps you warm, and you don't have to worry about screwing up your curls with a hat!

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This pet fountain is pretty spectacular
A genius who loves you and wants you to be warm invented these ear muffs

I am a fan of the behind the head style of earmuffs--no looking like Princess Leia!

Has anyone tried bandless ear warmers like these? Headbands and earmuffs that go around the back of your head aren't really working well with my trekz headphones, and I can't seem to find over-head earmuffs for some reason, at least ones that aren't super fuzzy.

My mistake! What do they say about making assumptions?

But yeah, as a girl your options get even more boundless as there are literally infinite boots/hats/gloves/scarfs/jackets to shoot for. I'd also highly recommend ear muffs like these, as they'll keep your ears warm but not mess up your hair (and your hair will keep your head fairly well insulated unless it's ridiculously cold).

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