Cold-weather layers

From the journal

Layering for cold starts

The first tee time of the day asks for three thin layers, not one thick one. Start with a baselayer that sits close and wicks; a mock neck under a polo is the quiet classic for a reason. Over it, a mid-layer you can actually swing in, such as a half-zip or a light quilted piece with room through the shoulder. The shell comes last and comes off first: it is there for wind and rain, not warmth. Trousers with a brushed or water-repellent finish carry the same logic below the waist. Dress this way and the cold start becomes a scheduling detail rather than a reason to stay home. Every piece here is chosen to play that system.