Clothing for the first ten minutes of the morning
Short answer: The first ten minutes after you get up often set the tone for the rest of the day. Clothes that are soft, easy to put on and suited to the temperature in the bedroom and kitchen make the move from bed to daily routine calmer.
From a warm bed to a cool room
When you get up, the air in the bedroom and the floor under your feet often feel cooler than they did under the duvet. That is why it helps to have something close at hand that you can put on without thinking. A soft layer that neither itches nor pinches means you do not freeze while you look for the clothes you will wear that day. It does not need to be thick. A thin layer in a smooth fabric is often enough to take the chill off, and it can later become the innermost layer of the day.
When nightwear can double as morning wear
Many people sleep in a T-shirt, and it can easily follow you into the kitchen if it still feels fresh. Viscose from bamboo is a smooth fabric that sits softly against the skin and does not turn stiff from being worn overnight. If you sleep in something you are also comfortable wearing while you make coffee, you save a change of clothes at a time when you would rather take things slowly. See night T-shirt for men. Change into a dry top if the night was warm and the fabric feels damp.
A layer that can become the day
If you are heading straight to breakfast and later to work, an ordinary T-shirt is a good starting point. It can be worn alone in a warm home or sit under a shirt or jumper when you go out. A clean T-shirt in the morning is also a simple habit, because it gives you a fresh start without much choosing. See bamboo T-shirts for men. Pick a fit that does not pull across the shoulders and chest, so you can reach up for cups in the cupboard without the fabric tugging.
When the morning is cold
In the winter months, or in houses where the bedroom is barely heated, a short sleeved T-shirt can feel like too little. A long sleeved style covers the forearms and keeps the warmth you bring with you from the night, without the need for a thick jumper. That is especially welcome if you sit with your phone or the newspaper for the first few minutes and hardly move. See bamboo long sleeve T-shirt for men. You can push the sleeves up if you get warm and pull them down again when you walk out to the car.
Keep the morning simple
Turn it into a small habit. Lay out your clothes the evening before so you do not have to search in the dark, and keep the order the same every day. Many people find it easy to put layers on in the same sequence: innermost layer first, then the clothes for the day, and socks last. If the home is cold, you can drape the clothes over a radiator for a moment before putting them on. It takes a few seconds and makes the difference between a sluggish start and a calm one. If you are in a hurry, always choose whatever is easiest to put on.
Frequently asked questions
Should I change clothes as soon as I get up
You do not have to. If what you slept in is clean, dry and comfortable, it can be worn through breakfast. Change when you head out or when you feel uncomfortable.
Why do I feel cold right after getting up
Your body has been lying still and warm under the duvet, and when you stand up you meet cooler air. A thin extra layer and socks usually make the difference.
Is a thin layer enough in winter
A thin layer is a good starting point, but in a cold home you can add a jumper on top. It is easier to take off than to put up with the cold.
