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Ok, I have a slight problem. My girlfriend currently lives in Boston, MA, and does not own a winter jacket, and consistently complains to me over the phone that, well, shes freezing. With the holiday season coming up I've decided to try and get her something nice and warm, without breaking the bank. My first idea was underarmour thermal longsleeve-T. My brother swears by it, and while playing football on a field where the water bottles freeze after about 3 plays, I tend to believe him. However, seeings as just last year I had taught her how to snowboard, I also thought that a nice snowboarding jacket could suffice. I've checked my favorite snowboarding supply website (www.the-house.com) and could get a decent jacket for under $100 bucks. Both have pros and cons, but seeing as I've never worn a piece of underarmour clothing in my life (why play sports when you could just go to the gym and not get injured?) I was wondering if any NSers had some input. Some forseeable problems are: The inability to wear said underarmour at work, the underarmour getting too hot in class and her not being able to easily take it off, underarmor getting wet while snowboarding, not being warm enough, etc. whereas the jacket might get too warm, and then she cant take it off, jackets are bulkier, and most importantly, I have no idea what the hell kind of jacket she would want that I could possible afford. If anyone has suggestions, or more importantly personal experience with either underarmour or snowboarding jackets for women, it would be greatly appreciated.

I wear underarmor frequently (hey, 50 degrees is cold as hell in the Middle East...) and it is indeed nice and warm. However, as you yourself stated, it's utility is limited in that it's difficult and annoying to remove and put back on frequently. I'd really suggest getting her a jacket. As for what kind, if she has any close girlfriends ask them.

On a bit of a tangent, for several years I only saw underarmor for sale in military stores and it never occurred to me that it was intended to be worn in any way except beneath body armor, hence the "under armor" name. Silly me.

I got a very warm, stylish winter jacket for under $20 at Ross's Dress for Less. You could also check Target or Wal-Mart for inexpensive, comparatively decent quality clothing. In general, stores are going to be having some killer sales for the next couple of weeks - I imagine you can find some really nice coats, scarves, gloves, sweaters, etc for good prices.

Unless you've been in an extremely long-term intimate relationship with her, I'd say underwear, even thermal underwear, is a bit too intimate for a gift. Of course, I'm over 60, so I may be somewhat old-fashioned.

"underarmour clothing"

What do you mean by amour?

And don't worry about a jacket just get her a Wii or something. Then she can "snowboard" indoors without getting hurt.

"underarmour clothing"

What do you mean by amour?"Under Armour" is a brand of clothing.
Amour is french for love.

"Under Armour" is a brand of clothing.
Amour is french for love.

Well yeah ok a brand I wasn't aware. I thought the OP may have been misspelling Armor

And don't worry about a jacket just get her a Wii or something. Then she can "snowboard" indoors without getting hurt.

:fluffle:

Well yeah ok a brand I wasn't aware. I thought the OP may have been misspelling ArmorIs the OP British or American?
The British love their ou's. Nothing wrong with that. :)

Is the OP British or American?
The British love their ou's. Nothing wrong with that. :)

Well "ou" is the proper way :p Yeah I don't know, but if it is a clothing brand than that would explain it I thought he was saying it was some sort of protection against weapons or something.

Is the OP British or American?
The British love their ou's. Nothing wrong with that. :)

Not sure about the OP, but the spelling used is the company's spelling and they are an American company

Unless you've been in an extremely long-term intimate relationship with her, I'd say underwear, even thermal underwear, is a bit too intimate for a gift. Of course, I'm over 60, so I may be somewhat old-fashioned.

Huh? Yes, you're just old ;P j/k


Seriously, the first thing *I* thought when I read that you wanted to present her with thermal underwear was "Oh fuck, thermal underwear? That is something your mum gifts you with, but not your boyfriend!" I know it's useful and all, and I own thermal underwear myself, but it's also terribly unsexy and not something you want to be given by your boyfriend.

It's like anti-zits / anti-shine cream. You like it, you need it, it's useful, but you'd never ever want it from somebody you want to be attractive to.

eh, you should see to her in any skin tight clothing... :D. and its not really underwear per se, I'm not quite sure what to categorize it as. And yes, I know that its not exactly the most the most sexy of gifts, but I'm a practical person, and she loves that. they were just ideas, seeing as I've been giving her jewelry recently, but she makes her own, and the only one she wears is my class ring on a silver chain I got from my grandfather before he died.

Ok, I have a slight problem. My girlfriend currently lives in Boston, MA, and does not own a winter jacket, and consistently complains to me over the phone that, well, shes freezing.Let me guess...she's from the south and heard that Boston got cold and thought "meh", and now thinks it is cold?

Guess what? It's only November. Just wait for Feb. (I've been hearing tons of this at work...they still don't believe it can get colder)

Here's what you should get her. A pair of hot chili long underwear (http://www.nextag.com/hot-chillys/search-html). A very warm hoodie or two. A long sleved underarmour shirt (http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/girls/sports/snow-sports/pid1004780-Youth-ColdGear-UA-Base-2-0-Crew/1004780-001). A really warm pair of earmuffs. (http://www.nextag.com/180-earmuffs/search-html) A pair of good glittens (http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=glittens&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=1099810961&ref=pd_sl_589cr9izym_e).
Underarmour can be rolled up if it is too warm whereever she may be (a rare thing around here, especially if she is a student). Legs can never be kept too warm, especially with the wind

Be wary of snowboard jackets. They are noisy and only usually get worn during heavy snow around here, if then. A warm pea coat or similar would be better for a Bostonian.
These temps and wind? Yeah...they're nothing.

Let me guess...she's from the south and heard that Boston got cold and thought "meh", and now thinks it is cold?

Actually we both live in CT, in a rather mountainous area, and she grew up in Sunderland, MA. Shes plenty used to the cold as am I. I also find that snowboarding jackets are generally very warm, but have vents under the arms that prevent overheating. I personally wear mine almost everywhere.

Actually we both live in CT, in a rather mountainous area, and she grew up in Sunderland, MA. Shes plenty used to the cold as am I. I also find that snowboarding jackets are generally very warm, but have vents under the arms that prevent overheating. I personally wear mine almost everywhere.

Ah...sorry...Sarky's rage might be coming forward in unhealthy ways ;)

What part of CT? I'm dead center of the state, and I have to say, Boston is a hell of alot colder...much more wind...especially near the river.

When I lived in CT, I always wore my boarding jacket, as did most of my friends...but up in Boston, it is much more rare...they tend to be loud with the swishing (especially if you are a student, this is annoying in classes). A leather coat is great against the wind, but fails with rain/snow...in which case, the pea coat or other similar comes in.

I've also noticed that, when I'm walking around, my boarding jacket just gets in the way...it is alot more bulky than my other coats.

eh, you should see to her in any skin tight clothing... :D. and its not really underwear per se, I'm not quite sure what to categorize it as.

Sportswear. Under Armour was designed with athletes in mind and is marketed as sportswear, endorsed by athletes, and used mainly by athletes who compete in outdoor sports.

"underarmour clothing"

What do you mean by amour?

And don't worry about a jacket just get her a Wii or something. Then she can "snowboard" indoors without getting hurt.

Nah, the 360 is better.

Ok, I have a slight problem. My girlfriend currently lives in Boston, MA, and does not own a winter jacket, and consistently complains to me over the phone that, well, shes freezing. With the holiday season coming up I've decided to try and get her something nice and warm, without breaking the bank. My first idea was underarmour thermal longsleeve-T. My brother swears by it, and while playing football on a field where the water bottles freeze after about 3 plays, I tend to believe him. However, seeings as just last year I had taught her how to snowboard, I also thought that a nice snowboarding jacket could suffice. I've checked my favorite snowboarding supply website (www.the-house.com) and could get a decent jacket for under $100 bucks. Both have pros and cons, but seeing as I've never worn a piece of underarmour clothing in my life (why play sports when you could just go to the gym and not get injured?) I was wondering if any NSers had some input. Some forseeable problems are: The inability to wear said underarmour at work, the underarmour getting too hot in class and her not being able to easily take it off, underarmor getting wet while snowboarding, not being warm enough, etc. whereas the jacket might get too warm, and then she cant take it off, jackets are bulkier, and most importantly, I have no idea what the hell kind of jacket she would want that I could possible afford. If anyone has suggestions, or more importantly personal experience with either underarmour or snowboarding jackets for women, it would be greatly appreciated.
if shes freezing now you cant expect her to wait to christmas to deal with it.

she'lll have a coat, buy her the thermal undies. and some sexy ones to wear with. you dont want her crying on christmas eh?

so how came she did not think to buy one herself and go one about bring cold

Nah, the 360 is better.

That's true the 360 is better than the Wii.

But the PS3 is better than both combined.

so how came she did not think to buy one herself and go one about bring cold

Women are not always very practical people.

The Army surplus store has very good coats (not all army style, some parkas and stuff) for less than $30, it's where we get coats to give to the homeless. Most of them are rated to very very cold and most of them have inserts you can remove if it's not very very cold.

The Army surplus store has very good coats (not all army style, some parkas and stuff) for less than $30, it's where we get coats to give to the homeless. Most of them are rated to very very cold and most of them have inserts you can remove if it's not very very cold.

oooh...great idea! thanks! I wanted to donate some coats this year, but couldn't afford it

oooh...great idea! thanks! I wanted to donate some coats this year, but couldn't afford it

We just buy them when we have extra cash, then when it starts to get cold we go walk downtown and give them to the people who aren't wearing a coat.

We do donate children's coats to the school here though because a lot of times school kids won't have warm enough coats and the teachers can give them a coat easier than trying to get them one otherwise.

We just buy them when we have extra cash, then when it starts to get cold we go walk downtown and give them to the people who aren't wearing a coat.

We do donate children's coats to the school here though because a lot of times school kids won't have warm enough coats and the teachers can give them a coat easier than trying to get them one otherwise.

I feel the need to purge some sins from the family this year...charity work has taken a new high on the list, despite low funds...so every bit I can do helps

I feel the need to purge some sins from the family this year...charity work has taken a new high on the list, despite low funds...so every bit I can do helps

Being how it's fucking cold in Boston, the $1 stores (here at least) have hats for $1.....those might be in your budget and believe me when living on the streets any extra warmth is welcomed.

Being how it's fucking cold in Boston, the $1 stores (here at least) have hats for $1.....those might be in your budget and believe me when living on the streets any extra warmth is welcomed.

I've got a handful of gloves that are in great shape (many not worn) and a few hats (again, in great shape). Most of those will be going to my sisters classroom...but Boston Bruins do a coat drive every year, and I'd like to throw something that way, as well as maybe give one out to our local homeless guy.