Winter Clothes – What We Wear When It's Cold and Wet

1 Winter and Wet Weather Clothing

Winter is cold. Sometimes it rains or snows. We need special clothes to stay warm and dry.

In winter, we wear warm clothes. A coat keeps our body warm. A jacket is shorter than a coat. We wear gloves on our hands because our fingers get cold. We wear a scarf around our neck. A hat keeps our head warm. These clothes protect us from the cold wind and rain.

Some people do winter sports. They go skiing in the mountains. They go walking in cold places. These people need special clothes. They wear waterproof jackets. This means water cannot go through the jacket. They wear special trousers and boots. These clothes keep them warm and dry in snow and rain.

Winter clothes are very important. They protect our body from cold weather. They help us stay healthy. We can go outside and have fun in winter because we have good warm clothes.

2 Everyday Winter Wear and Layers

What do we wear every day in winter? We wear many different clothes to stay warm.

We wear a jumper or a sweater. These are warm tops made from wool. A cardigan is a jumper that opens at the front. It has buttons. We wear trousers or jeans on our legs. Some people wear tights under their clothes. Tights are thin and cover your legs.

In winter, we wear layers. This means we wear many pieces of clothing, one on top of another. First, we wear a t-shirt. Then we wear a jumper. Then we wear a coat. Layers keep us very warm. We can take off a layer if we get too hot.

We also wear boots on our feet in winter. Boots are tall shoes. They keep our feet warm and dry. Some people wear a woolly hat. This is a soft warm hat made from wool. We wear mittens on our hands. Mittens are like gloves but they keep all your fingers together.

3 Specialist Gear for Skiing and Winter Sports

People who do winter sports need special clothes. These clothes are different from everyday winter clothes.

When you go skiing, you wear ski trousers. These are thick waterproof trousers. They are also called salopettes. You wear a ski jacket on top. This jacket is very warm and waterproof. You wear a base layer under everything. This is thin clothing next to your skin. It keeps you warm and dry.

You need to protect your head and face. You wear a helmet on your head. This protects you if you fall. You wear goggles over your eyes. Goggles are special glasses that protect your eyes from wind and snow. You wear a neck warmer or a buff around your neck. This keeps your neck and face warm.

You also need special things for your hands and feet. You wear ski gloves. These are thick waterproof gloves. You wear ski socks. These are long thick socks. You wear ski boots on your feet. These are hard boots that connect to your skis.

People who go trekking in winter also need special gear. Trekking means walking long distances in mountains. They wear hiking boots and waterproof trousers. They wear a fleece jacket. A fleece is a soft warm jacket. They carry a backpack with extra clothes and food.

4 Winter Footwear – What to Wear on Your Feet

Your feet need special protection in winter. Cold and wet feet are very uncomfortable.

Many people wear boots in winter. Boots keep your feet warm and dry. There are many types of boots. Ankle boots are short. They cover your ankle. Knee-high boots are very tall. They go up to your knee.

When it rains a lot, we wear wellington boots. People also call them wellies. These are tall rubber boots. Water cannot go through them. You can walk in water and your feet stay dry. Farmers wear wellies when they work outside.

Snow boots are special boots for snow. They are very warm inside. They have thick bottoms so you don’t slip on ice. Walking boots are strong boots for hiking. They support your feet and ankles. They are waterproof and comfortable.

Inside your boots, you wear warm socks. In winter, we wear thick socks. Some people wear thermal socks. These are special socks that keep your feet very warm. You can also wear two pairs of socks. This keeps your feet extra warm.

5 Recap – Winter Clothes

Now you know about winter clothes. You learned many new words.

In winter, we wear coats, jackets, scarves, hats and gloves. We wear layers to stay warm. This means many pieces of clothing on top of each other. We wear jumpers, cardigans and warm trousers.

People who do winter sports wear special gear. Skiers wear ski jackets, ski trousers, helmets and goggles. They wear base layers under their clothes. People who go trekking wear hiking boots and fleece jackets.

We wear special boots in winter. We wear wellies when it rains. We wear snow boots in snow. We wear thick socks to keep our feet warm.

Winter clothes protect us from cold and wet weather. They help us stay warm, dry and comfortable. Now you can talk about winter clothes in English!