heidi, The way its been explained to me... Way, waaay back in the day before bathing daily was the norm, folks protected their expensive outerwear by wearing something less expensive underneath it, thereby soiling the underwear instead of their outer...
I live up north =] and hmm. Lemme send you a link to find some good cute cheap winter coats. And tights are in up here. And hold on for the link. Well. you could order online from Aeropostale. They coats are cheaper compared to other places. Click on...
Wet Outfitters,Charlotte Russe! =)