 But I wish the bottom layer was longer ( Amber O'Connor) Having noticed two products with glowing reviews, I opted to put Decathlon's cheapest Ski Base Layers to the test. Retailing at £5.99 for the top and £5.99 for the trousers, the total set cost a respectable £11.98, and given they are "designed for low intensity skiers", I had high hopes they'd be a welcome addition to my snow-free home. After all, you'd expect the thermals would be able to handle both environments. And I'm pleased to report both garments lived up to my expectations, although I had a clear favourite. Starting in the most obvious location, I tried on the set together in my home. But I also wore the thermals on a trip to my local park, and my local supermarket's freezer aisle for good measure. My hometown enjoys milder weather than some parts of the UK at this time of the year, but there was a noticeable chill in the air on the first day I tested my new thermals. Paired with culottes, a thin jumper, and a denim jacket - which){kind=link}
With the cost of living rising, many people are looking for ways to keep warm while lowering their energy bills. Mirror writer Amber O’Connor put low-cost base layers to the test to see if thermals could help
With the temperature starting to plummet and the cost of living going up, lots of Brits are looking for ways to save money on their heating bills – myself included. While nobody should ever have to worry they can’t afford to keep warm, it’s a sad truth many of us won’t be able to reach for the thermostat without hesitation this winter.
It is for this reason Mirror writers have been trying and testing different ways to cut back on our energy usage, and thinking about how we can keep warm for less. With this in mind, I decided to take some bargain thermals for a spin, in the hope wearing more layers could make a significant difference.
Having noticed two products with glowing reviews, I opted to put Decathlon’s cheapest Ski Base Layers to the test. Retailing at £5.99 for the top and £5.99 for the trousers, the total set cost a respectable £11.98, and given they are “designed for low intensity skiers”, I had high hopes they’d be a welcome addition to my snow-free home. After all, you’d expect the thermals would be able to handle both environments.
And I’m pleased to report both garments lived up to my expectations, although I had a clear favourite.