So true, when I'm getting ready to head out, I get dressed in the garage. Cooler then the house, warmer then outside. Helps to stave off the sweating part. Added heated gloves yesterday. First piece of heated gear and worked great this morning!!
I got good at getting ready. Around town I have no real issues and can throw on a shirt under another one and my jacket with its liner, along with my usual riding pants with normally just he rain liner. I find the quilted liner to be a bit too hot unless I'm riding far and the temps are under 30. If it is just around town I leave out the quilted liner.
I am much happier with the C14 in the cold than my old RC51. That was brutal since you got a lot more wind.
I rode yesterday to get parts for the car, and only threw the jacket with its liner on. I was fine but then again it was 32F so not too cold.
I doubt I would take the time to use heated gear for rides around town, longer rides, yes.