Some people wear mink wraps, some wear short sleeves. How should we dress correctly in this national “random dressing season”?

The winter chill gradually fades away, and in early spring, the weather is still cold, with a big temperature difference between morning and evening. Sometimes the temperature drops or rises suddenly, and it snows or rains. Sometimes you can see some people still wearing winter down jackets on the street, while others are wearing short-sleeved shirts and short skirts.

When dressing in spring, we need to consider both the temperature and appearance as well as comfort. So what should we do?

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A Practical Guide to Early Spring Dressing

As the saying goes, "cover up in spring and keep cool in autumn", in fact, "cover up in spring" emphasizes that when the seasons change, do not suddenly remove clothes, but adjust them gradually according to the temperature to ensure that the body has enough time to adjust its own temperature regulation mechanism and enhance resistance. Taking off winter clothes too early and catching a cold may affect the body's own regulation mechanism, thereby affecting resistance.

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Onion-style layering

The most practical dressing rule for early spring is to wear it in an " onion-style " layered style:

Inner layer: Choose soft, breathable and sweat-wicking cotton or thermal underwear or autumn clothes.

Middle layer: Wear sweaters, hoodies and other clothes.

Outer layer: Choose a light jacket or windbreaker or vest.

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This combination can not only resist the cool breeze in early spring, but also make it convenient to increase or decrease it according to the temperature.

In addition, you can also follow the "three-layer dressing rule" , which is the inner layer that wicks sweat, the middle layer that keeps warm, and the outer layer that is windproof.

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Guidelines for dressing for different temperatures

You can adjust your attire based on factors such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, personal physique, and activity level. The following clothing suggestions are for reference:

(1) When the temperature is less than 5°C:

Strengthen warmth, such as cotton-padded clothes, down jackets, and thermal underwear, autumn clothes, sweaters or knitted sweaters. It is best to prepare clothes that are easy to put on and take off to prevent the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor.

(2) 5℃~15℃:

You can wear long underwear, long johns, sweaters, cotton sweaters, and windbreakers or jackets. When the temperature is low in the morning and evening, you can add a thicker vest or a thin down vest or a light down jacket. When going out at noon when the temperature is high and the sun is abundant, you can reduce it to a long-sleeved T-shirt and a thin jacket. Jeans or casual pants are good for pants.

(3) 15℃~20℃:

Short-sleeved or long-sleeved T-shirts, paired with thin cardigans, sweatshirts or single-layer shirts, and pants or skirts as the bottom. In spring, the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so it is best to prepare a thin coat, such as a knitted cardigan or windbreaker or a thin cotton coat or vest.

(4) When the temperature is above 20℃:

Wear summer clothes such as short sleeves, skirts, and shorts. When the sun is bright, pay attention to sun protection and wear thin sun-protective clothing or blouses. In hot and humid weather, try to choose clothes made of moisture-wicking materials, which are more breathable and comfortable.

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Dressing Guide for Different Scenarios

(1) During exercise:

Choose clothes that are sweat-absorbent, loose, elastic, not easily dirty, and easy to put on and take off.

(2) When going out during the day:

Bring an extra vest or jacket for when the temperature drops in the morning or evening.

(3) When sleeping:

Choose pajamas that are loose, breathable, absorbent, soft and comfortable, such as pure cotton, bamboo fiber, etc.

2 Practical Dressing Tips

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Bottoms matching suggestions

In early spring, it is recommended to choose pants of moderate thickness and breathability for the lower body (such as jeans or fleece pants, or paired with autumn pants or thermal pants), and match them with socks and shoes that are warm, moisture-absorbent and breathable.

In addition, there is a lot of rain in spring, so try to choose shoes with non-slip soles and waterproof uppers.

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Flexible use of accessories

Scarves, hats and gloves are good helpers for keeping warm in early spring. Wear them when going out in the morning, evening or at night, and put them away when the sun is high in the sky and warmer at noon. It is convenient and practical.

Of course, the above are just general guidelines. When choosing actual clothing, you should also consider factors such as your personal sensitivity to cold and heat, your work and living environment (such as whether you are engaged in outdoor activities for a long time, whether there is air conditioning and heating, etc.), and the specific weather conditions of the day (such as whether it is cloudy or sunny, wind speed, humidity, etc.).

In addition, people of different ages and health conditions, especially the elderly and the weak, may have higher requirements for keeping warm. Children are usually more afraid of heat than adults, so they should be treated differently. Everyone should make adjustments based on their actual situation.

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Author: Wang Qiuhua, Chief Pediatrician of Yaerzhuang Department of Hangzhou Heyunjia Hospital

Reviewer: Tang Qin, Director and Researcher of the Science Popularization Department of the Chinese Medical Association

Planning丨Zhong Yanping

Editor: Zhong Yanping