Style Guide

Best Ski Style: How to Look Good and Stay Warm on the Slopes

The most tastefully inclined—yet functional—ski gear to wear, from Aspen to Gstaad.
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Depending on where you are in the Northern Hemisphere, your dreams of a perfect ski vacation have been either dashed on Alpine rocks or are soaring over fluffy mounds of Rocky Mountain powder.

If you're one of the lucky ones headed for a great ski trip where there's snow, it’s time to wax your skis and check the rest of your gear to make sure it’s both slope and style-ready. Whether you’re a chalet-bound snow bunny or an expert skier, you'll want to look fresh and updated. Here are some reliably flattering—and technically sound—items of outerwear that will help you avoid looking like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, along with tips on how to combine them.