So what to wear? A light layer close to your skin, then a long sleeved top and finally a fleece. If very cold, a light fleece under the main one. If raining or very windy, a cagoul/waterproof instead of the fleece will keep the weather out. Hat, gloves, and scarf keep your extremities warm which make all the difference.
As you can see from the photo, gloves are in use and a hat and as it's an early part of the walk, jackets are still done up.
You don't need to have all the top gear at once, in fact in the wardrobe and drawers you probably have all you need. However, if you're going to get into walking seriously though, it's worth building up the gear bit by bit.
Go shopping at sale times and get yourself a bargain, hunt through the sports clothing at TK Maxx. I got all my summer walk tops there and a fleece or two and one of my walking group got a fabulous light but very warm North Face jacket there for less than half the price and she's really got her money's worth this winter.
When I first started developing my kit, there were very few specialist women's walking wear, now it abounds and the materials get lighter and lighter but warmer and more efficient all the time. There's so much choice.
Your boots or walking shoes are the things that you do have to go to a specialist shop for especially at the beginning. It's vital to get the right ones. Later when you know what suits you can grab a bargain.
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