Why Uniqlo's HeatTech collection is my ultimate winter must-have
Uniqlo's HeatTech collection helped one Floridian make it through her first NYC winter — and why she thinks the garments can also keep you warm and cozy.
Uniqlo HeatTech Extra Warm Crew Neck T-Shirt
I ordered a total of four long-sleeve crew neck tops made from the Extra Warm HeatTech — two black and two white — which the brand says is one-and-a-half times warmer than the original HeatTech material. (The extra warm HeatTech leggings, which I also own, likewise claim to offer two-and-a-half times more warmth than their original HeatTech leggings.) Uniqlo says HeatTech is also antimicrobial. When I first bought them, this wasn't a selling point for me, but in the era of Covid-19, I could see it appealing to some shoppers.
Uniqlo's pieces also helped me slowly accept minimalism. At the time, I worked for a luxury women's magazine so I felt additional pressure to dress up for work, even if I was sitting at my desk writing stories or prepping others for photoshoots. With fashion girl basics like Wolford bodysuits and pricey Saks Potts coats out of my budget, I relied on accessories like chain-link necklaces from Rellery and large Gorjana hoop earrings to help elevate my outfits for work. I typically wore these tops under my other sweaters, both from Uniqlo and other brands, but occasionally wore them as my only top if I wore an extra warm coat.
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Uniqlo ExtraWarm HeatTech Leggings
My favorite piece of Uniqlo clothing is my five Black HeatTech leggings, which I wear under dresses, skirts and pants. Although they are opaque, I like to layer two pairs together on particularly freezing days. Thankfully, they don't look too thick and noticeable under my garments or by themselves. I soon came to rely on these leggings for a variety of activities like commuting to the office, attending press events, dining indoors at restaurants, flying (under my sweats), lounging around my apartment and, as of late, working from home.
Uniqlo claims their HeatTech pieces retain their shape. In my experience, it's true. I haven't dealt with leggings stretching out or misshapen sleeves. Taking care of your HeatTech pieces is relatively easy, too. Unlike some of my other winter tops, I don’t need to have my HeatTech items dry cleaned or splurge on $21 laundry detergent. Uniqlo recommends you turn on the gentle cycle and select cold water to wash your HeatTech pieces. I also get away with using my usual Tide and Seventh Generation products.
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