A 2026 Union Suit Fan "go to" guide for "How to Prepare for Winter Weather:...

Okay, many of you have already dressed from the inside-out for cold weather. Snow and icy conditions have hit much of the north, high plains, northeast and the Sierra Nevada's already.  I've been wearing my union suits 24/7 here in northern Idaho since this past October. 

But for others of you in the U.S., take heed. Cold weather requiring you to wear long underwear, heavy socks, flannels and parka's is just ahead. I'm talking to you fellas in the southwest, in Texas, Louisiana, the Gulf Coast, in the Carolina's, Georgia and maybe even northern Florida!

Take a tip from two long time union suit fans: Lonestar Mike of the Texas Panhandle and Buckeye Mike of Ohio. They've unpacked their union suits, wool socks and winter clothes so are ready for the cold winds, ice and snow blowing their way. They don't intend, this year, to be caught with their pants down.

The boys start with long red underwear (everyone knows RED union suits are warmer than white, grey, and blue ones. At least, that's what grandpa hammered into my young head!):  

Ready, Get Set, Dress!

Quickly, flannel shirts are a must...

 

A sweater is helpful... 

 

 

Don't forget blue jeans, warm hats...

...parka's and maybe ski pants.

 

 

Next, pull on boots over wool socks and add scarfs: 

  

And so at last, having on your red union suit, wool socks, flannel shirts, hats, scarfs, jeans, and boots, 

you'll be ready for whatever winter throws at you. 

Thanks to "the Mikes," Lonestar and Buckeye, for demonstrating their underwear to outerwear for a good winter look.

Like a true Union Suit Fan, I can always put my hands on my warm, comfortable, fun union suit. Now to find the rest of my winter clothes!  

I'll be ready, how about you? Don't get caught with your pants down!!

Happy Wintering!!

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