First of all I am not an avid bicycle commuter but would SO like to be. I have commuted a number of times but always in fair weather sometimes cooler but still fair summer weather. I usually would wear a jersey with a underarmor long sleeve base layer and then gloves, pearl izumi pants and a pair of cycling shorts.

After getting to school I would go to the gym take a shower and put my cycling clothing in a locker. Then at the end of the day I'd put the ensemble back on for my ride home.

Now it is winter and a lot cooler out and I don't have a locker at the gym anymore. I really would like to commute in semi ordinary clothing and just go right to class and skip the whole shower/strip down process. So I was wondering if any of you have found semi regular clothing good for cycling in cold/poor weather. I live in Boise, ID so weather isn't really to bad but right now it is raining, but that isn't too common. I think I just need to be protected from the cold but also not work up a sweat to wear I feel like I would need a shower.

Any Ideas or suggestions would be great. And just remember I am kind of trying to get away from the actual cyclist clothing and move towards more casual clothing, similar what Keen has done with one of their shoes and made it bicycle clip friendly. I was thinking like car hart type stuff might be good for keep elements off but I worry about the flexibility in the legs. I typically wear jeans that have elastic in it for comfort but they are no where as strong and sturdy at keeping elements off and out as other type of clothing.

Thanks in advance!