AVOID COTTON AND WETNESSWilson said she loves to shop at thrift stores for layers that won't break the bank. THINK OF THREE MAIN LAYERSWilson recommends starting with a base layer, then a mid layer, and then an outer layer. Finally, wear a traditional winter jacket that breaks the wind a little but also insulates you, Wilson said. PROTECT SPECIFIC BODY PARTS“Three words: Cover Your Bum (CYB)!” the city of Minneapolis says in a blog post about staying warm in cold weather. In other words, wear a winter jacket that falls closer to your knees than your hips.

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Persons: you’re, Claire Wilson, WETNESS Wilson, Wilson, Cotton, ”, James Miner, it's, Miner, Toni Hauser, Hauser, Trisha Ahmed, @TrishaAhmed15 Organizations: Hennepin County Medical, Minneapolis Health Department, Associated Press, America Statehouse News Initiative, America Locations: MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Minneapolis, Hennepin, —