Just to clarify, Zalando is not good or bad quality. It's just a shop with many brands, from low price/quality to high quality and price. You can also buy there Jack Wolfskin jackets, for example.
I met Yvonne at Düsseldorf Flughafen after battling myself to go and talk her or not. But I am glad that I did after gathering some courage. She was so nice and kind. I couldn't complete my conversation because I got a call and she had to leave meanwhile. I would like to say that it was wonderful meeting you that day, Yvonne! You made my day that day!! Thank you for these videos!!
Breathable = atmungsaktiv is a very important criteria for a jacket in northern Germany, especially if you are cycling or walking longer than 15 -20 min. Best jacket brand is Finkid for kids and Vaude for adults.
My first winter here i got my jacket 2nd hand with the advice of a german friend at my uni, and it was a good pick! I was warm even with -14c!. But all those tips are quite handy! Great for anyone that doesn't have an idea about winter jackets! Also, i saw one of those textile impregnation washes at Declathon the other day :)
The problem with second hand Jackets (I had this problem) is that if the characteristics are not stated on the label, there's no way of knowing how warm or waterproof the jacket is, whereas in other stores like Decathlon you will see the jackets offered as: Resists up to -20°C, Waterproof 15000mm. If you are on a tight budget, and don't have german friends to help you, take your time googling the most you can about each jacket that looks Winter-y that you see at the second hand store. Great video, it would have helped me a a lot 2 weeks ago haha.
hey! i saw you guys a while ago in Mannheim, but i didn`t want to disturb your weekend by fanboying 😁 i just wanted to say thank you. your videos have made my adaptation in Germany much, much easier!
Got mine in the recent flomarkt for just 30 EUR. It was a bit tight, but you can just wear long shirt and wear that becos it is very thick. But I am again looking to buy a real and new one.
Small budgeting tip: the second hand shop Rot Kreuz Laden usually carries great winter jackets from the mentioned brands but for a very affordable price. Mine was even new when I bought it there for less than 20€.
That's obviously good advice over there. However, for me >50 EUR on a jacket is too much. I got lucky my first time buying a jacket in Germany, since I already brought one from my home country which was warm but not water resistant. I bought some unknown brand from Woolworth that looked fine and fit me well, it costed 15 EUR after a 40% discount. It's been three years and I've never regretted the decision and never bought another winter jacket. My advice, bring some jacket along from home, don't rush into buying, take your time, visit multiple stores and have a more experienced and price-conscious friend help you out.
After 3 failed attempts to find a good winter jacket I find the Parka of Didriksons is the best winter jacket, waterproof and wind proof, light and you can move quite comfortably. I got it for 100€ on Zalando Lounge while the full price in Galeria was around 200€
Layering is so very necessary when hiking ... if you walk up a mountain the winter, you are cold when starting, on your up-hill walk you will be creating massive amounts of heat, so you step by step take layers off and when walking down in the late afternoon, while you have usually 6 degrees Centigrade less per 1000m, its being way colder around you while needing nearly no energy downhill, producing no heat, you might freeze your butt off unless you have plenty of layers to put back on again.
@@simplegermany But running up the stairs from the lowest level of the subway system will also cause a major boost of heat to be dissipated ... so one optional layer is also ideal for the city
Great information per usual👍 I like to use less space for clothes, so I used to have 2-in-1 jacket that had a removable inner layer that I could also wear with or without the rain protective outside with the hood and I love it. But after perhaps two decades and intense use it is now falling apart in some areas and it seems very difficult to find a replacement with similar features ... the removable warm inside layer, hood, zipper based pockets on the in- and outside, longer but not too long, "relatively" light and no buttons/all zippers. I still haven't found a proper replacement ... these don't seem to be made like this anymore. But I will also check your recommended sources online and in the physical world, since we have a few here in Munich that I haven't checked out yet. In the past whenever I wanted to support traditional "physical" stores and I went there e.g. to get some business shirts, they had almost nothing in that store and always mentioned to order it online! What an irony, they complain about people not visiting stores anymore and then refer you to go online because they only have only very few things in their expensive store with many employees and customer service. What a waste of money and human resources, when all they do is what a URL does, redirect you to a place to get what you want. 🙄 You are both such a German stereotype, with sandals and socks 🤣 but you are simply the best and look really cute, no matter what foot-ware you prefer at home😘
Thanks for sharing your experience! Have you had a look in Jack Wolfskin? Last time we went to a store they had a few of those 2 in 1 jackets. I don't know if they have all the features you're looking for, but maybe they do :) Hahaha true about the stores. Sometimes one makes an effort to go to a physical shop, just to be told to buy it online! But hey, we tried :)
@@holger_pI have that and it doesn't do it for me, but everybody has a different sensitivity to cold weather and here in Munich it's always more extreme than in most other places... So for the Düsseldorf climate, where I grew up I agree with you.
haha for me this topic is so complicated because i really like minimal/"stylish" clothing. The Jack Wolfskin seems a good option :) thanks for the video!
You are absolutely the best!) Have you ever considered making a German version (at least a shorter version) of your videos? That would also be so helpful both in terms of the content and the language ) just a thought )))
Get 2-3 Jackets for 10, 0 and -10 degrees. For 10, this is more like fall/november, not yet really winter. With a sweater underneath, it might be good for 0 also. But for -10 you need something extra and something longer covering your butt. ...If you need even less, somewhere in the mountains, get a ski-jacket, but that's kinda expensive.
Goosh! Love youuuu girls! Are you actually reading my mind? Hahaha because I want and I have to buy a jacket because wiiiinter is coming ahahah and I am absolutly latin not prepared hahahaha.
@Simple Germany: Nice informative video Jen & Yvonne. It would have been great had you mentioned some tips on how & when can we get some much needed discounts on good quality branded winter jackets? Maybe in off season or end of winter?
Thanks for your feedback. We came more from the viewpoint that if it’s your first winter now, you can’t wait for post season to get a proper winter jacket. That’s why we mention different budget retail stores 😉
@ : well this is my 2nd winter in Germany and I haven’t bought a good quality jacket yet. But I will follow the suggestions in your video and hopefully buy a good one this time.
Thank you both. It is so helpful. Could you please provide the Jack Wolfskin jacket code and name of jacket black one that it is showed in this video? Thank you...
We don't have a specific link for that jacket. You could go to their shop, or their online shop or Globetrotter's online shop as well (www.simplegermany.com/globetrotter/)
We buy ours at DM and to be honest, rarely use it because the city where we live (Düsseldorf) is so windy the umbrellas break easily. We have an old umbrella from Yvonne's parents that is bigger and sturdier, but we rarely use it as well.
My husband and I spent three years in Germany. We’re thinking of moving back, this time, we have three children. Off topic, but is there a need for writers in Germany?
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Just to clarify, Zalando is not good or bad quality. It's just a shop with many brands, from low price/quality to high quality and price. You can also buy there Jack Wolfskin jackets, for example.
I met Yvonne at Düsseldorf Flughafen after battling myself to go and talk her or not. But I am glad that I did after gathering some courage. She was so nice and kind. I couldn't complete my conversation because I got a call and she had to leave meanwhile. I would like to say that it was wonderful meeting you that day, Yvonne! You made my day that day!! Thank you for these videos!!
Thank you so much for saying hi! 👋 hope you had a nice reunion with your family 😊
❤❤❤❤❤ Awmmmmmm
As an international willing to come and settle soon in Germany, i found theses informations really Helpful.
Much love for both of you❤❤
Just to add, the typical term for "water resistent" in German is "wasserabweisend". Great video, thanks!
As a nurse, the comment about the Cold and liver schocked me but then i remembered u were not in my class😅
So underrated but very important topic. Thanks for this video!
Breathable = atmungsaktiv is a very important criteria for a jacket in northern Germany, especially if you are cycling or walking longer than 15 -20 min.
Best jacket brand is Finkid for kids and Vaude for adults.
My first winter here i got my jacket 2nd hand with the advice of a german friend at my uni, and it was a good pick! I was warm even with -14c!. But all those tips are quite handy! Great for anyone that doesn't have an idea about winter jackets!
Also, i saw one of those textile impregnation washes at Declathon the other day :)
Super nice you had the help of a German friend! That could have also been a tip :D
This is great timing as its my first time experiencing winter and i just bought a jacket that i know will not be enough for winter
The problem with second hand Jackets (I had this problem) is that if the characteristics are not stated on the label, there's no way of knowing how warm or waterproof the jacket is, whereas in other stores like Decathlon you will see the jackets offered as: Resists up to -20°C, Waterproof 15000mm. If you are on a tight budget, and don't have german friends to help you, take your time googling the most you can about each jacket that looks Winter-y that you see at the second hand store. Great video, it would have helped me a a lot 2 weeks ago haha.
Thank you... that was clear, well-articulated, and very helpful.
These tips are very legit! I can 100% concur.
hey! i saw you guys a while ago in Mannheim, but i didn`t want to disturb your weekend by fanboying 😁
i just wanted to say thank you. your videos have made my adaptation in Germany much, much easier!
Aww we would have loves to say hi ☺️. Thanks for your kind message!
You ladies are geniuses. I thought this would not interest me. I ride my bike in rainy cold weather, and was wondering what to buy. Thank you
Glad to help 🙂
Fpr persons with few money: there are second hand shops which sell jackets of good quality for a small prize
Got mine in the recent flomarkt for just 30 EUR. It was a bit tight, but you can just wear long shirt and wear that becos it is very thick. But I am again looking to buy a real and new one.
Small budgeting tip: the second hand shop Rot Kreuz Laden usually carries great winter jackets from the mentioned brands but for a very affordable price. Mine was even new when I bought it there for less than 20€.
Thank you for these helpful pieces of advice
Thank you so much. Your video was on time.
That's obviously good advice over there. However, for me >50 EUR on a jacket is too much. I got lucky my first time buying a jacket in Germany, since I already brought one from my home country which was warm but not water resistant. I bought some unknown brand from Woolworth that looked fine and fit me well, it costed 15 EUR after a 40% discount. It's been three years and I've never regretted the decision and never bought another winter jacket.
My advice, bring some jacket along from home, don't rush into buying, take your time, visit multiple stores and have a more experienced and price-conscious friend help you out.
Great people is here again!
Columbia have good winterjackets for a good price they are warm , good against wind and waterproof
After 3 failed attempts to find a good winter jacket I find the Parka of Didriksons is the best winter jacket, waterproof and wind proof, light and you can move quite comfortably. I got it for 100€ on Zalando Lounge while the full price in Galeria was around 200€
Great video! Could you please make a similar video but for winter shoes?
I find it difficult sometimes to get good quality winter shoes.
Layering is so very necessary when hiking ... if you walk up a mountain the winter, you are cold when starting, on your up-hill walk you will be creating massive amounts of heat, so you step by step take layers off and when walking down in the late afternoon, while you have usually 6 degrees Centigrade less per 1000m, its being way colder around you while needing nearly no energy downhill, producing no heat, you might freeze your butt off unless you have plenty of layers to put back on again.
Definitely! We would dress very differently if we were climbing a mountain ☺️. This video was targeted more for city life.
@@simplegermany But running up the stairs from the lowest level of the subway system will also cause a major boost of heat to be dissipated ... so one optional layer is also ideal for the city
Thank you so much for making this video❤, please make one on winter shoes also.
Very good topic. Keep going girls :D
Great information per usual👍
I like to use less space for clothes, so I used to have 2-in-1 jacket that had a removable inner layer that I could also wear with or without the rain protective outside with the hood and I love it. But after perhaps two decades and intense use it is now falling apart in some areas and it seems very difficult to find a replacement with similar features ... the removable warm inside layer, hood, zipper based pockets on the in- and outside, longer but not too long, "relatively" light and no buttons/all zippers. I still haven't found a proper replacement ... these don't seem to be made like this anymore. But I will also check your recommended sources online and in the physical world, since we have a few here in Munich that I haven't checked out yet.
In the past whenever I wanted to support traditional "physical" stores and I went there e.g. to get some business shirts, they had almost nothing in that store and always mentioned to order it online! What an irony, they complain about people not visiting stores anymore and then refer you to go online because they only have only very few things in their expensive store with many employees and customer service. What a waste of money and human resources, when all they do is what a URL does, redirect you to a place to get what you want. 🙄
You are both such a German stereotype, with sandals and socks 🤣 but you are simply the best and look really cute, no matter what foot-ware you prefer at home😘
Thanks for sharing your experience! Have you had a look in Jack Wolfskin? Last time we went to a store they had a few of those 2 in 1 jackets. I don't know if they have all the features you're looking for, but maybe they do :)
Hahaha true about the stores. Sometimes one makes an effort to go to a physical shop, just to be told to buy it online! But hey, we tried :)
@@simplegermany Thanks so much for the hint💗 I instantly found what I need and ordered it for 25% less than on the website of the official store 👍
Today you can just take a hoody/sweater with zipper as a jacket, and a thinner rainproof layer for use all year around.
@@holger_pI have that and it doesn't do it for me, but everybody has a different sensitivity to cold weather and here in Munich it's always more extreme than in most other places... So for the Düsseldorf climate, where I grew up I agree with you.
@n1vca in Munich, they additionaly have a sensibility for fashion. 🙃
make one for Shoes as well and everything else that is necessary... good stuff.
Thank you for the text in the video to recall the word to emphasize.
haha for me this topic is so complicated because i really like minimal/"stylish" clothing. The Jack Wolfskin seems a good option :) thanks for the video!
Very Useful Information. Thank you !!
You are absolutely the best!)
Have you ever considered making a German version (at least a shorter version) of your videos? That would also be so helpful both in terms of the content and the language ) just a thought )))
Süüß (: But really important! Also had to give advices about winter clothing for people wich didn't experience winter
Very good topic, very underrated. I hope brands sponsor you to feature them:)
Very useful content. Thank you!
Great advice! I enjoyed this video. 😊❤
Very informative :)
Vielen Dank! This is useful, as I come from a tropical country 😅.
Get 2-3 Jackets for 10, 0 and -10 degrees. For 10, this is more like fall/november, not yet really winter. With a sweater underneath, it might be good for 0 also.
But for -10 you need something extra and something longer covering your butt. ...If you need even less, somewhere in the mountains, get a ski-jacket, but that's kinda expensive.
Super helpful!
Way too funny !!! I have the exact same ski jacket as you!!!!!
excellent video ...!
Goosh! Love youuuu girls! Are you actually reading my mind? Hahaha because I want and I have to buy a jacket because wiiiinter is coming ahahah and I am absolutly latin not prepared hahahaha.
I really love your work
@Simple Germany: Nice informative video Jen & Yvonne. It would have been great had you mentioned some tips on how & when can we get some much needed discounts on good quality branded winter jackets? Maybe in off season or end of winter?
Thanks for your feedback. We came more from the viewpoint that if it’s your first winter now, you can’t wait for post season to get a proper winter jacket. That’s why we mention different budget retail stores 😉
@ : well this is my 2nd winter in Germany and I haven’t bought a good quality jacket yet. But I will follow the suggestions in your video and hopefully buy a good one this time.
@simplegermany I like word Regenshower ☔️
I just bought a new winter jacket last year with a pretty good discount a few days before Christmas - but online.
Just remember there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes!
Can you also make a videos on what shoes to use during winter? Do you use waterproof shoes too?
Super helpful! could you pleeease make one for winter shoes/boots too :D
Great people is here again! Das Autobahn!!!
Can you tell more about the layering? I mean should I wear a Thermoleggin? and which one is better?
Thank you both. It is so helpful. Could you please provide the Jack Wolfskin jacket code and name of jacket black one that it is showed in this video? Thank you...
I want to know about PS-Sparen Und Gewinnen. Could you do a video on it please!!
Awesome video. Very helpful. Could you also give me the link for the jack wolfskin jacket, please? Thanks
We don't have a specific link for that jacket. You could go to their shop, or their online shop or Globetrotter's online shop as well (www.simplegermany.com/globetrotter/)
Whats your opinion on North Face Jackets ?
I’m we love the brand. The jackets are sometimes too puffy for our taste. It’s a matter of preference ☺️
@ Thanks for reply 😉
Thank you so much for this! But do you have a similar video with tips to buy an umbrella?
We buy ours at DM and to be honest, rarely use it because the city where we live (Düsseldorf) is so windy the umbrellas break easily. We have an old umbrella from Yvonne's parents that is bigger and sturdier, but we rarely use it as well.
@simplegermany Thanks again!! Thought that I could find an umbrella that wouldn't break easily 😅
Shortest opinion war in history 12:45-12:50 😂
The best winter jacket I got it was from Ellesse
no way
I was literally searching through coats on Zalando right now.......😁
What about Wellensteyn Jacket ?
How is TKmaxx,Primark and NewYorkers for Winter Jacke?
We would not buy from these shops. They are known for one-time use clothing. We rather invest more money to invest in higher longer lasting quality.
My husband and I spent three years in Germany. We’re thinking of moving back, this time, we have three children. Off topic, but is there a need for writers in Germany?
Wellenstein best
When she says Jack Wolfskin, I know this video is 100% German approved.
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