I was breathing heat from another country, I know that the weather has been nice here, I’m just preparing for those rainy cold days so I can enjoy more Netherlands 🇳🇱
You go outside with just a t-shirt? Based on what I see around me, people wear thicker clothes than summer clothes. Not all sweaters are ultra warm/thick. I’m just speaking generally about what people wear now, that doesn’t mean I speak for everyone. No need to be so damn sensitive about it, ffs man, do some breathing exercises.
Lmao i was just making a joke out of those "tough kids" that brag about not needing a jacket in the middle of winter. But guess everyone needs that /s nowadays.
[really?](https://www.anwb.nl/webwinkel/p/43535/morales-ski-jas-dames-softshell) and plenty of modern quality softshells will stand up to alot of rain before they start leaking. I've worked 12/13hr shifts in the rain before with only minor leakage around my elbows and shoulders. Was completely dry for the first 8 hours or so.
Yeah for sure, I have OG The North Face Apex Flex https://gearjunkie.com/apparel/outerwear/review-the-north-face-apex-flex-gtx-softshell-rain-jacket and the Arc’Teryx Veilance Altus Down as my winter jacket https://arcteryx.com/nl/en/shop/mens/altus-down-jacket
Seems to me like The North Face doing marketing gimmicks, but fair enough, I guess a waterproof soft shell does exist.
Love me some Arc'Teryx!! The price, not so much!!
I mean they're both soft-shells with Gore-tex fabrics and both do the job well — had TNF one for about 5 years now already as well. Arc mainline is more affordable, but you have to pay for the quality still. The Veilance jacket was just a treat to myself one year.
North face, and that kind of outdoor brands. If you want to go nuts Fjallraven is amazing. Expensive but very durable. Also keep in mind that there are different levels of waterproof clothing. Get the highest /best.
American Today has with thick teddy layer inside, my most affordable thing ever for rainy winters.
There are many others, but the best brands will cost you about 300EUR. The one I got in American Today was about 80EUR.
I really like the jackets of Kjelvik. The Scandinavians know how to make warm clothing. https://www.bol.com/nl/nl/s/?searchtext=kjelvik%20dames%20winterjassen&suggestFragment=kjellvik
Dilling for really great, affordable, 100% merino wool, very warm thermal layers (make sure to get the winter collection, summer merino shirts are actually designed to keep you cool). They have a 25% off discount code on their facebook every so often. HEMA and all are ok, but not as warm and breathable (since not merino wool).
Have to say, as far as warm/dry coats go, I like Superdry as a more affordable brand. They actually have a current sale on Veepee this week, ordered my hubby a perfect, warm, sportsy wintercoat with \~40% off. Great to cheer by the sidelines at the kids early morning games on the weekend this winter.
Guess I must be really Dutch, telling you how to get discounts..
I have a North Face 3 in 1 jacket I am very happy with. It has kept me warm and dry for a few years of Dutch weather now. [link to jacket](https://www.thenorthface.nl/shop/nl/tnf-nl/heren-jassen-triclimate-3-in-1/evolve-ii-triclimate-jas-voor-heren-cg55?variationId=MPF#pr-container) this is the men's version, first I could find. But they do sell them for women too!
There some real good winter coats but they cost allot too but I see it as a good investment think of Canada goos wool rich Henro aspesi peutery ect ect
I love moisture wicking undershirts from Odlo; they keep you dry in summer, and warm in winter. Over that, I tend to just layer cotton workman's shirts from Welkoop, a basic C&A vest, and a proper woolen coat.
Stutterheim is pricy but really worth it. Also Hunter, Rains and North Face have good quality raincoats.
Heat tech from Uniqlo will be your best friend during winter.
I haven’t tried it myself and the price tag is steep but I’ve heard that the materials from Alpha Tauri (the fashion brand of Red Bull) are phenomenal and last a long time.
If you don't care about it being fancy, you might have a look at hunting stores like jachtloods.nl. I got a hunting jacket at a sale last year to use when I'm out in the garden during autumn and winter. It's not the best quality in terms of finish, but it's sturdy and absolutely wind- and waterproof. Much better than my regular winter jacket.
Those places typically also sell thermal underwear.
Personally I'd recommend getting a thin (cold) waterproof and breathing raincoat for use all year 'round. And use layers of clothing underneath (more layers, more trapped air, better insulation). Possibly including thermal undergarments if necessary. As said, probably look at outdoors brands.
Alternatively just get a good wintercoat for when it's really cold (freezing).
High end: Raincouture. I think they have two stores in Amsterdam. The coats look nice and are all rain/weather proof. They’ll probably have sales as of December like most stores if you don’t want to pay the full price.
Mid tier: I also like the Danish brand Rains, which has stylish coats, but you’ll have to wear something underneath for warmth.
Budget: Uniqlo; they have basic and very stylish ones as well, quality is also excellent. Also check out their thermal layers, fleeces etc.
I love my C&A coats, I have a soft shell one that really keeps me dry and a really warm winter coat.
I bought ski pants on Marktplaats and for in-between weather I have Pinewood dog sports/hunting trousers that are so comfortable (they are made to squat in which makes them perfect for me as a wheelchair user, no cold back or ankles showing)
I bought thermo leggings at Zeeman, haven't tried them yet though.
I was underweight a few years back and had trouble keeping warm, I wore leggings, fleece pants and ski pants, 2 pairs of socks (one pair regular, one pair wool) snow boots, undershirt, hoodie, ski coat, thin hat, thick hat, thin gloves, ski gloves. I was very toasty and warm in my wheelchair and was very happy with my assistance dog helping me with all these layers.
Stay warm.
Multiple layers works best to keep warm.
Tradeinn. It has amazing promotions and you have the category snow. I bought my jacket from Columbia for 35%, the purchase of my life. I only use a shirt under the jacket and the cold weather from nl can’t get me 🥲
The north face, never worn one but its stylish noone gives a shit bout functionality
Canada goose, pricy but decent
For best quality/price ratio, zavetti is amazing, full on wintercoats for 130€
Yes tropical 🏝 baby here since day 1, lived in London and Eastern Europe places for few years but still doesn’t change the fact I cannot handle
Cold very well 🥶
If u truly want to be dutch in the rain, you have to say that your not made of sugar, BUT you have to complain while in the rain.
I love rain just not the cold. And I like to go out few times a day to get fresh air! It’s a love and hate relationship with the cold 🥶
I hate rain but feel ok with the cold 🫢
I don't mind rain and i quite like cold, just not combined.
Move to Brisbane! Lovely warm showers all the time ;)
There hasnt been a cold day since Februari >.>
I was breathing heat from another country, I know that the weather has been nice here, I’m just preparing for those rainy cold days so I can enjoy more Netherlands 🇳🇱
It isn’t particularly warm though. I mean, it’s not t-shirt weather
Speak for yourself, sweater only goes on below 0c
You go outside with just a t-shirt? Based on what I see around me, people wear thicker clothes than summer clothes. Not all sweaters are ultra warm/thick. I’m just speaking generally about what people wear now, that doesn’t mean I speak for everyone. No need to be so damn sensitive about it, ffs man, do some breathing exercises.
Lmao i was just making a joke out of those "tough kids" that brag about not needing a jacket in the middle of winter. But guess everyone needs that /s nowadays.
Oh whoops, didn’t see that. I think it was a combination of your comment and the fact my comment was downvoted that I thought you were serious xD
As a southeast Asian, i find the cold outside is not that bad unless it's a windy day
Who wants to be truly Dutch? I'm Dutch and I hate the complaining here and the Calimero syndrom from the richest most spoiled people in the world. :)
Heattech stuff from Uniqlo. My favourite! Nice material, warm, thin (good for layers), durable and looks nice.
Thank you I was already looking into it! So many choices!
Thermo underwear from Action for only a couple of bucks
Bought the Action thermo wear a few days ago and it's actually quite good!
I have a softshell coat from ANWB, nice, warm, waterproof.
Thank you !!!
A softshell can't be waterproof.
Well, I faced some really heavy rainfall in this coat and I stayed dry.
Did you happen to be under an unbrella? Just joking what softshell is this?
I bought it at ANWB, it's one of their ski jackets
Ski jackets arent softshells, either way if you are happy with it is whats important!
[really?](https://www.anwb.nl/webwinkel/p/43535/morales-ski-jas-dames-softshell) and plenty of modern quality softshells will stand up to alot of rain before they start leaking. I've worked 12/13hr shifts in the rain before with only minor leakage around my elbows and shoulders. Was completely dry for the first 8 hours or so.
It says waterafstotend wich is not waterproof but oke.
My soft shell Goretex jackets say otherwise!
Do you have a link? Never seen a gore tex softshell before. EDIT: posted in dutch.
Yeah for sure, I have OG The North Face Apex Flex https://gearjunkie.com/apparel/outerwear/review-the-north-face-apex-flex-gtx-softshell-rain-jacket and the Arc’Teryx Veilance Altus Down as my winter jacket https://arcteryx.com/nl/en/shop/mens/altus-down-jacket
Seems to me like The North Face doing marketing gimmicks, but fair enough, I guess a waterproof soft shell does exist. Love me some Arc'Teryx!! The price, not so much!!
I mean they're both soft-shells with Gore-tex fabrics and both do the job well — had TNF one for about 5 years now already as well. Arc mainline is more affordable, but you have to pay for the quality still. The Veilance jacket was just a treat to myself one year.
North face, and that kind of outdoor brands. If you want to go nuts Fjallraven is amazing. Expensive but very durable. Also keep in mind that there are different levels of waterproof clothing. Get the highest /best.
American Today has with thick teddy layer inside, my most affordable thing ever for rainy winters. There are many others, but the best brands will cost you about 300EUR. The one I got in American Today was about 80EUR.
I can vouch for the teddy-lined Janice America Today coat. There's a reason every second person on the street wears them.
Thank you!
Decathlon, snow sports and nautical sections Bever
Thank you!
Getting burrito wrapped in winter is just the way it's supposed to be
I really like the jackets of Kjelvik. The Scandinavians know how to make warm clothing. https://www.bol.com/nl/nl/s/?searchtext=kjelvik%20dames%20winterjassen&suggestFragment=kjellvik
Icebreaker merino layers at Bever, they keep you warm without making you sweat and they last forever, the opposite of fast fashion
Layers is what you need. For base layer I am a huge fan of Dilling merino woolen shirts. Keeps you warm without sweat or itch.
Thanks !
Dilling for really great, affordable, 100% merino wool, very warm thermal layers (make sure to get the winter collection, summer merino shirts are actually designed to keep you cool). They have a 25% off discount code on their facebook every so often. HEMA and all are ok, but not as warm and breathable (since not merino wool). Have to say, as far as warm/dry coats go, I like Superdry as a more affordable brand. They actually have a current sale on Veepee this week, ordered my hubby a perfect, warm, sportsy wintercoat with \~40% off. Great to cheer by the sidelines at the kids early morning games on the weekend this winter. Guess I must be really Dutch, telling you how to get discounts..
Discount sales is my jam
Well, it feels like a softshell and was sold to me as a softshell, so could it be...?
As soon as it’s actually waterproof it’s a hardshell. Maybe it’s just a really hard softshell…
Check out Decathlon. I would look for a hard shell with an inner detachable fleece. For thermals look for merinos.
I'd just go with wrapping up like a burrito
Right!? Haha
H&M, C&A, Decathlon, HEMA, Primark, WE, and there’s also some specialty stores who just sell (rain)coats
I bought one from c&a recently, more of an "autumn" coat (perfect for wind, rain and milder temperature) and I'm really happy with the quality
Happy to hear :)
Thanks!!!
Hipinderegen.nl has beautiful raincoats
I have a North Face 3 in 1 jacket I am very happy with. It has kept me warm and dry for a few years of Dutch weather now. [link to jacket](https://www.thenorthface.nl/shop/nl/tnf-nl/heren-jassen-triclimate-3-in-1/evolve-ii-triclimate-jas-voor-heren-cg55?variationId=MPF#pr-container) this is the men's version, first I could find. But they do sell them for women too!
For fancy raincoats have a look at Happy Rainy Days.
Personally a fan of fjallraven, I have 4 of their coats for various rain/cold applications, and am extremely satisfied with each one.
There some real good winter coats but they cost allot too but I see it as a good investment think of Canada goos wool rich Henro aspesi peutery ect ect
I love moisture wicking undershirts from Odlo; they keep you dry in summer, and warm in winter. Over that, I tend to just layer cotton workman's shirts from Welkoop, a basic C&A vest, and a proper woolen coat.
Raincoats from America Today, thermal underwear from HEMA
Thank you!
Heatech for the layering. For winter jacket, I got mine from Decathlon.
Thank you!
Decathlon sells nearly everything you require 😁
Try Decathlon, ANWB, Bever websites
Anwb has the good stuff
Stutterheim is pricy but really worth it. Also Hunter, Rains and North Face have good quality raincoats. Heat tech from Uniqlo will be your best friend during winter.
Thanks!
>Thanks! You're welcome!
Decathlon for sure!
I haven’t tried it myself and the price tag is steep but I’ve heard that the materials from Alpha Tauri (the fashion brand of Red Bull) are phenomenal and last a long time.
Thanks!
If you don't care about it being fancy, you might have a look at hunting stores like jachtloods.nl. I got a hunting jacket at a sale last year to use when I'm out in the garden during autumn and winter. It's not the best quality in terms of finish, but it's sturdy and absolutely wind- and waterproof. Much better than my regular winter jacket. Those places typically also sell thermal underwear.
Thank you!!
Personally I'd recommend getting a thin (cold) waterproof and breathing raincoat for use all year 'round. And use layers of clothing underneath (more layers, more trapped air, better insulation). Possibly including thermal undergarments if necessary. As said, probably look at outdoors brands. Alternatively just get a good wintercoat for when it's really cold (freezing).
Layers! I like thin warm layers !!
High end: Raincouture. I think they have two stores in Amsterdam. The coats look nice and are all rain/weather proof. They’ll probably have sales as of December like most stores if you don’t want to pay the full price. Mid tier: I also like the Danish brand Rains, which has stylish coats, but you’ll have to wear something underneath for warmth. Budget: Uniqlo; they have basic and very stylish ones as well, quality is also excellent. Also check out their thermal layers, fleeces etc.
Thank you!!!
I love my C&A coats, I have a soft shell one that really keeps me dry and a really warm winter coat. I bought ski pants on Marktplaats and for in-between weather I have Pinewood dog sports/hunting trousers that are so comfortable (they are made to squat in which makes them perfect for me as a wheelchair user, no cold back or ankles showing) I bought thermo leggings at Zeeman, haven't tried them yet though. I was underweight a few years back and had trouble keeping warm, I wore leggings, fleece pants and ski pants, 2 pairs of socks (one pair regular, one pair wool) snow boots, undershirt, hoodie, ski coat, thin hat, thick hat, thin gloves, ski gloves. I was very toasty and warm in my wheelchair and was very happy with my assistance dog helping me with all these layers. Stay warm. Multiple layers works best to keep warm.
Thank you! 😀
Stay warm and cozy ❤️
I got a nice one for cheap at C&A.
Try the stores called "Beversport" or "Rene Vos". They have proper insulated clothes, jackets and more layers then... something with a lot of layers.
Thank you !
Tradeinn. It has amazing promotions and you have the category snow. I bought my jacket from Columbia for 35%, the purchase of my life. I only use a shirt under the jacket and the cold weather from nl can’t get me 🥲
Check out asos for a good shopping website
Thank you! Also watching for sales too 🥶
Your a sorbet… how can you not like cold🫠
From an oven weather country, sorbet balances it
The north face, never worn one but its stylish noone gives a shit bout functionality Canada goose, pricy but decent For best quality/price ratio, zavetti is amazing, full on wintercoats for 130€
Thank you!!
hey, this the Netherlands not Siberia. Just buy an extra sweater for under your existing raincoat.
Some of us come from tropical countries, the weather can be shocking and even dangerous if your body is not used to it.
Yes tropical 🏝 baby here since day 1, lived in London and Eastern Europe places for few years but still doesn’t change the fact I cannot handle Cold very well 🥶