Cycling clothing for commuting

bibibobo

Hi, has anyone got good recommendations for winter commuting clothing?
I was thinking of getting a cycling jersey like this one to keep the sweat wicked off me:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=4591

and maybe one of these jackets to keep the rain off although I'm afraid it might be very sweaty:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=3083

Is this a waste of money??
I was wondering what other people would recommend for typical commuting clothing as winters can be particularly cold...

Civilian_Target

Summer: t-shirt and shorts, or mountaineering trousers if it's cold. A windsurfing keg occasionally if it's looking wet
Winter: Mountaineering trousers or water-resistant track-suit bottoms depending on the weather. T-shirt and flourescent vest if it's not too cold, otherwise t-shirt and fleece-jacket-thing.

I've never seen the need for pro-cycling gear, I don't really have the budget, nor do I particularly want to arrive to work in skin tight clothing, even if I am going to change!

Cabaal

I have a light rain jacket and pants which I bring with me most days depending on the weather, I bring a bag anyway with a change of t-shirt so its not much hassel.

Hardly ever need the full raingear though...normally just the jacket during the winter months

daymobrew

For a jersey I wear a snug sports top (Nike Pro top or similar).
Over winter I wore a bright yellow Altura Stream Windproof jacket over my sports top. The back is neoprene to let heat out. The windproof panels are water resistant.
For gloves I have nice yellow Altura windproof gloves.
Padded shorts for much of the year, with ultra sexy (not!) running tights over them during winter.

For autumn/spring I am thinking about a windproof gilet, on special at the moment.

I shower when I get to the office and carry a complete change of clothes (though I leave a pair of shoes in the office).

Drapper

daymobrew wrote:

For a jersey I wear a snug sports top (Nike Pro top or similar).
Over winter I wore a bright yellow Altura Stream Windproof jacket over my sports top. The back is neoprene to let heat out. The windproof panels are water resistant.
For gloves I have nice yellow Altura windproof gloves.
Padded shorts for much of the year, with ultra sexy (not!) running tights over them during winter.

For autumn/spring I am thinking about a windproof gilet, on special at the moment.

I shower when I get to the office and carry a complete change of clothes (though I leave a pair of shoes in the office).

Altura best gear mid range! :-)

bought one of these 2 weeks ago, a bit early, I look like a canary, but I am very vissible !! http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=0&idproduct=6811