The Davos Clothing Quiz

Forum veterans know it’s better to be warm and sure-footed than sartorially splendid

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February 2, 2012 at 11:43 PM UTC

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This article is part of the February 6, 2012 issue of businessweek.

Veterans of Davos—where the average January high is 27F—know that firm footing on slick sidewalks is preferable to head-to-toe sartorial splendor. Match the cold-weather gear to the wearer.