Baby it's cold outside... what the hell are you wearing?

Kansas weather is unpredictable, to say the least. This makes dressing tricky during cold months, when temperatures drop significantly from sunrise to sunset and wind chills can be deadly. So, what are the kids wearing to stay warm this winter? A better question might be, what AREN'T the kids wearing? The answer: clothes.

Girls wear mini skirts with gigantic boots that could pass for small furry animals. Too bad their legs are freezing. Guys brave the frigid air without coats. Joggers run around campus in shorts and T-shirts (don't worry; they're wearing gloves).

It seems that no one knows how to dress appropriately. But doctors say that if you don't bundle up, you could get sick. A study at Cardiff University's Common Cold Center found that keeping your nose warm is a good way to fight infection during cold and flu season. The study also found that having cold feet increased the chance of developing cold symptoms. That means no more flip-flops in the snow.

So how should you dress? The Red Cross recommends layering breathable fabrics, such as cotton and wool, so you can easily adapt to changing temperatures. You should round out your winter wardrobe with a hat, mittens and waterproof boots. Make sure to keep tender areas such as noses and ears covered (especially while exercising) because frostbite can attack bare skin in less than a minute. Keep those layers on even if you're working out, though -- the Red Cross says sweat evaporates more slowly in cold weather, causing chills.

Strange as it sounds, you can even be allergic to the cold. Mayo Clinic allergy specialist James Li says that some people have a rare condition called "cold hives," which causes their skin to itch and swell. So next time you go outside, beat Ol' Man Winter to the punch and bundle up. Now that you know what to wear, you have no excuse not to (wear clothes, that is).