Getting the best from your skiing holiday
Getting the best from your skiing holiday is often a matter of selecting the right apparel. The right base layer, jacket and salopettes can make your time on the slope much more enjoyable. Equally, however, the clothes you wear when you’re finished for the day can make a crucial difference to your holiday experience.
Après-ski comfort and style
The right après-ski attire can make a big difference, in terms of both comfort and style, whether you’re enjoying vin chaud or Feldschlösschen.
So, what goes into a great après-ski wardrobe?
Layered luxe: base to chalet-chic
Getting from the slopes to the chalet needn’t mean disappearing for hours on end to perform a full wardrobe change. If you pick out a stylish set of thermal underlayers, as well as fine knitted outerwear, you’ll be able to retain a sense of class and style at the bar without compromising on on-the-slope performance.
Statement pieces and accessories
Refining your look is often a matter of picking out a few choice accessories. This season, larger shades and faux-fur hats are in style, as are retro sweaters. If you’re looking for inspiration, you might peruse a few snaps from recent Alpine festivals, like Snowboxx and Rise. Just make sure that your choice of accessories reflects your own personality. If you don’t, then you won’t truly feel comfortable in them.
Where style meets social: après-ski hotspots to be seen
The quality of your experience off the slopes will largely be a product of the resort. Not all skiing destinations offer the same après-ski facilities and culture. If you’re looking to spend time on a rooftop bar, taking in views of the surrounding mountainside, then Val d’Isère might be worth considering. If you’d like to retire to a quality lodge and party with friends, the Cairngorms National Park, in Scotland, might be worth considering. Of course, Tignes ski holidays offer an unparalleled nightlife, and they’re perfect for those in search of the utmost luxury.
Sustainability on the slopes
Increasingly, skiers (like everyone else) have become concerned about the impact that their clothing might have on the natural world. This concern is reflected in the breadth of eco-conscious ski-wear options available. You’ll find jackets, scarves, and hats created using ethical means, often using materials that can be recycled endlessly. In many cases, these items are affordable and stylish, as well as good for the planet!
