32 Degrees on Black Friday

I swear that I am not a fashionista. I swear that I am not a clotheshorse despite what the evidence might suggest. What I am is a deal shopper. Finding quality clothing at ridiculously low prices is my super power. I am not a name brand shopper, not that I won't wear name brands, but if I can find the same thing at a substantially lower price, I am all in.

So what's my new favorite? 32 Degrees. If you like base layers, soft fabrics, and low prices, this company is for you. I read quite a few reviews before placing my first order, and it sounds like this might be a brand that is found at Costco, but as I am not a Costco shopper, someone else will need to weigh in to confirm that. Either way, I am hooked on their winter stuff. I am hoping their warm weather gear is just as nice.

So far, I've purchased three different items, and I have more on the way. The first thing I bought was the Poly-Fill Packable Vest. This thing is amazing. 

• Size/Fit : true to size, but it's more accurate to say that the fit is generous, and that seems true about all three things I bought. I ordered a large and have plenty of room for whatever thickness I want to wear underneath it.
• Cold/Heat Appropriate: It is not super warm which works great for me as I rarely ride in anything more than a long sleeve shirt and vest. It's generally not very cold here, but it was recently in the 30s, and the vest was the perfect weight for riding. If it's really cold where you live, this might be a good layering piece for underneath your jacket as it's pretty thin and easily compacted.
• Price/Value: At $16.99, it's almost disposable, but I am betting it will last a good while. While it appears well constructed - the zippers all work and no threads are loose, the fabric is very soft which might not last if snagged on the fence or chewed on by your horse. (Izzy constantly nips at my clothing and has broken more than one zipper so I am being extra careful with this one.)

Besides the vest, I also bought the Rib Base Layer in Grisaille - a steel blue color.

• Size/Fit: Just like the vest, the fit is generous. I ordered this in large, but could have probably gotten away with the medium. The fabric is super soft and stretchy, but it doesn't cling to you like lycra does. If you like more of a fitted look, order a size smaller.
• Cold/Heat Appropriate: This is a great base layer for cold mornings. I LOVE the ribbed texture as it feels like I get better air circulation underneath whatever top layer I am wearing, usually a vest. Despite working pretty hard, I never felt damp or clammy under my coat or vest. 
• Price/Value: The price for these base layers simply can't be beat. At $7.99, you can order them in multiple colors without feeling guilty.

Finally, I also bought the lightweight Crew Top in black.

• Size/Fit: Just like the ribbed base layer, the fit of this shirt is also generous. Again, I ordered it in large, but could have gotten away with the medium. The fabric of this shirt is super cozy and smooth, but still stretchy. But again, if you like more of a fitted look, order a size smaller.
• Cold/Heat Appropriate: This too is a great base layer for cold mornings, but of the two, I liked the ribbed fabric better which is slightly thicker.
• Price/Value: The price for these base layers simply can't be beat. At $7.50, I wish I had ordered more than one.​

I have also ordered two pairs of leggings: this one and this one, along with a second vest, this time in Moonlight Ocean. My school's colors are blue and gray, so this will look cute on Fridays when I wear a school t-shirt and leggings. The chili pepper and pumpkin spice colors are calling my name though. How cute would those be with a pair of jeans and river boots?

I know there are tons of Black Friday sales going on - including this one at Riding Warehouse, but I am trying not to participate. Let me know what you find!