Ski season has landed! Whether you’re hitting Zermatt or Whistler Blackcomb, it doesn’t matter if you’re a newbie or a seasoned pro, you’ll be looking to get kitted out so you can hit the slopes in style.
Thankfully, it’s not as expensive as you might think. Everywhere from ASOS to Free People has technical but tasty pieces to keep you warm while you’re doing the après thing, and cool you down while you’re smashing the black run (we wish).
Ahead, we’ve picked out some of the best items you need for any ski trip: outerwear and suits, base layers, socks, gloves and goggles. You’ll of course need your actual skis, poles, a helmet and boots, but leave that to the hire shop.
At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by us. All product details reflect the price and availability at the time of publication. If you buy or click on something we link to on our site, we may earn a commission.
The best ski jackets, trousers & suits
You’ll need waterproof but breathable ski jackets and trousers, so as to keep the snow out while letting your body breathe as you get warm dipping and diving down those slopes. A high collar is preferable on a jacket to protect your neck from both sunshine and snow getting in and dripping down your back (yuck), but other than that it’s all about playing around with print and colour.
Our favourites come in bold and bright primaries, retro ’80s style colour blocking, classic plaid and quilt patterns, while the best salopettes or bibs act as an insulated shell and let your key pieces do the talking.
FP Movement Shred It 5-in-1 Jacket, $, available at Free People
FP Movement Bunny Slope Printed Puffer, $, available at Free People
Dope Snow Adept W, $, available at Dope Snow
The North Face Women’s Printed 71 Sierra Down Short Jacket, $, available at The North Face
Topshop Sno Hooded Puffer Ski Jacket In Green, $, available at ASOS
Perfect Moment Star Ski Suit Houndstooth Print, $, available at Perfect Moment
Rossignol Classique Ski Trousers, $, available at Farfetch
Free People Bunny Slope Printed Ski Pants, $, available at Free People
FP Movement All Prepped Bibb, $, available at Free People
FP Movement Shred It Ski Pants, $, available at Free People
ASOS 4505 Ski Belted Jacket With Hood, $, available at ASOS
BOGNER FIRE+ICE Raissa Hooded Quilted Padded Ski Jacket, $, available at Net-A-Porter
The North Face Heavenly Down Ski Jacket In Purple, $, available at The North Face
Strobe Felicity Ski Jacket, Dusty Green, $, available at Strobe
Old School Ski OOSC Ricky Bobby Female Fit Ski Suit In White, $, available at ASOS
Fusalp Badia II Ski Salopettes, $, available at Net-A-Porter
ASOS 4505 Ski Fitted Belted Ski Suit With Hood, $, available at ASOS
Free People All Prepped Ski Suit, $, available at Free People
H&M Water-Repellent Ski Trousers, $, available at H&M
Free People All Prepped Bib, $, available at Free People
ASOS 4505 Skinny Ski Trouser With Stirrup, $, available at ASOS
CORDOVA Saint Moritz Colour-Block Stretch Tech-Jersey Ski Pants, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Our favourites are out-there animal print, retro ’80s colour blocking, and normcore puffers, while the best salopettes act as an insulated shell and let your key pieces do the talking.
ASOS 4505 ASOS 4505 Curve Ski Colour Block Padded Jacket, $, available at ASOS
Goldbergh Belted Faux Leather-Trimmed Leopard-Print Ski Pants, $, available at Net-A-Porter
ASOS 4505 ASOS 4505 Curve Ski High Waisted Salopettes, $, available at ASOS
Planks Planks Overstoke Ski Anorak in Blue, $, available at ASOS
Moncler Ski Suit, $, available at Moncler
Topshop Blush Corduroy Ski Jacket By Topshop SNO, $, available at Topshop
Topshop Black Straight Leg Ski Trousers By Topshop SNO, $, available at Topshop
Billabong Billabong Down Rider Ski Jacket in Orange, $, available at ASOS
P.E Nation P.E Nation X DC – Softshell Pant, $, available at P.E Nation
Old School Ski OOSC Del Mar Snowsuit in Blue/Pink, $, available at ASOS
Protest Protest Natasha Salopette in Red, $, available at ASOS
H&M Ski Jacket, $, available at H&M
Colmar Gradient Ski-Suit, $, available at Farfetch
Topshop Black And White All In One Jersey Ski Suit, $, available at Topshop
Ienki Ienki Sheena Hooded Ski Jacket, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Topshop Black Borg Ski Jacket By Topshop SNO, $, available at Topshop
The North Face The North Face Tanager Jacket in Blue, $, available at ASOS
Tory Sport Sherpa Shell-Trimmed Cotton-Blend Fleece Jacket, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Dare 2B Maximum Ski Suit, $, available at Zalando
The best ski base layers
Once you start moving, you’ll quickly shed that jacket and want to feel more free and agile on the slopes. Rather than sticking to one thick jumper, wear a few light base layers that are thin, smooth, moisture wicking and odour-resistant.
FALKE Ergonomic Sport System Stretch-Jersey Turtleneck Top, $, available at Net-A-Porter
ASOS 4505 Base Layer Jumpsuit, $, available at ASOS
Free People Good Karma Hoodie, $, available at Free People
Sweaty Betty Merino Pattern Base Layer Legging, $, available at Sweaty Betty
Tog24 Shire Women’s Fleece Zipneck, $, available at Tog24
FP Movement Acey Lacey Leggings, $, available at Free People
ASOS 4505 Ski Base Layer Legging In Retro Graphic Print, $, available at ASOS
ASOS 4505 Ski Fleece Mockneck Zip Top With Graphic Mountain Print, $, available at ASOS
Dare 2B Bejewell II Core Stretch Ski 1/4 Zip Base Layer In Whit, $, available at ASOS
Free People High-Rise 7/8 Jump Back In Leggings, $, available at Free People
FALKE Ergonomic Sport System Stretch-Knit Turtleneck Top, $, available at Net-A-Porter
We Norwegians Voss Paneled Stretch-Merino Wool Leggings, $, available at Net-A-Porter
ASOS 4505 ASOS 4505 Ski Fleece Back Base Layer Top in Camo, $, available at ASOS
Erin Snow Kito Striped Merino Wool Turtleneck Sweater, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Perfect Moment Intarsia Merino Wool Turtleneck Sweater, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Topshop Neon Yellow Knitted Layering Ski Top By Topshop SNO, $, available at Topshop
Bognor Madeline Printed Stretch-Jersey Turtleneck Top, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Perfect Moment Ski Intarsia Knit Jumper, $, available at Far Fetch
Columbia Titanium OH3D™ Knit Tights, $, available at Columbia
Moncler Intarsia Ribbed Wool Turtleneck Sweater, $, available at Net-A-Porter
The best ski goggles
Look for goggles that have side vents and double screens so condensation doesn’t build up inside and cloud your vision. The darker the lens, the better for tackling brighter and sunnies skies, too. And remember to apply suncream all over your face! You don’t want to return home with a big white mask print on your skin…
Celine Eyewear Studded Ski Goggles, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Dragon X2s Mirrored Ski Goggles, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Blenders Eyewear Lunar Snow Goggles, $, available at Free People
Oakley O-Frame 2.0 Pro Goggles In White and Orange, $, available at ASOS
Dope Snow Sight, $, available at Dope Snow
Oakley Flight Deck XM Goggles, $, available at Free People
Oakley LM Matte Goggles In White/Red, $, available at ASOS
Dragon x Chloé Cassidy Ski Goggles, $, available at Chloé
Bolle Schuss Goggles, $, available at Surfanic
Illesteva Mirrored Ski Goggles, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Dope Flush 2X-UP, $, available at Ride Store
Superdry Pinnacle Snow Goggles, $, available at Superdry
Bliz Pink Carver Ski Goggles, $, available at TK Maxx
women Wedze Women Skiing Googles, $, available at Decathlon
Smith Optics Squad Ski Goggles, $, available at Zalando
The best ski gloves
Pretty self-explanatory, but do make sure you buy gloves with cinched wrists, whether it’s toggle ties or elasticated fabric, because if snow gets in there you’ll have freezing cold mitts all day. Our favourites include puffer style, quilted mittens.
ASOS 4505 Ski Gloves in Orange, $, available at ASOS
Hestra Moon Light Mittens, $, available at Free People
Columbia Women’s Powder Lite™ Waterproof Ski Glove, $, available at Columbia
FP Movement Show Off Puffer Mittens, $, available at Free People
Roxy Freshfields Ski Gloves in Light Blue, $, available at ASOS
Sweaty Betty Puffer Mittens, $, available at Sweaty Betty
Burton GORE-TEX Under Glove In Black, $, available at ASOS
Howl Supply Fairbanks Mitts, $, available at Free People
Toni Sailer Lizzy Fleece-Lined Perforated Quilted Ski Mittens, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Volcom Volcom Snow Handplant Mitt Gloves in Grey, $, available at ASOS
Burton Burton, $, available at SURFDOME
ASOS 4505 ASOS 4505 Ski Mittens in Camo, $, available at ASOS
COS Quilted Mittens, $, available at COS
Volcom Volcom Snow Handplant Mitt Gloves in Purple, $, available at ASOS
Everything else: ski boots, socks and winter accessories
The key with socks is to buy technical sports pairs, not fashion or comfort socks. Ones with extra padding to protect from uncomfortable hired snow boots, and ones without seams are great if you get blisters or sores easily.
When it comes to warmth, headbands, snoods and beanies are all you need.
FALKE Ergonomic Sport System SK2 Knitted Socks, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Danner X FP Movement Adrika Etched Hiker Boots, $, available at Free People
Airblaster Merino Ninja Hood, $, available at Free People
Pajar Galaxy Snow Boots, $, available at Free People
Buff Knitted & Polar Neck Warmer, Alina Blue, $, available at Buff
Decathlon Adult Ski Socks – 100 – Black, $, available at Decathlon
Moon Boot Icon Low Shell and Faux Leather Snow Boots, $, available at Net-A-Porter
WED’ZE WEDZE 300 Adult Ski Socks – Pink, $, available at Decathlon
Billabong Billabong Neck Warmer in Blue, $, available at ASOS
FALKE Ergonomic Sport System SK2 Intarsia Wool-Blend Ski Socks, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Bella Freud Intarsia Cashmere Headband, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Stance White Caps, $, available at Stance
Ganni Ribbed Striped Wool-Blend Beanie, $, available at Net-A-Porter
SALOMON SOCKS Women’s Ice Ski Socks, $, available at Blacks
Weekday Pull Neck Warmer, $, available at Weekday
Mountain Warehouse Womens Patterned Ski Socks, $, available at Mountain Warehouse
Uniqlo Cashmere Knitted Beanie Hat, $, available at Uniqlo
Buff ThermoNet Hinged Balaclava, $, available at Free People
Moon Boot Shell And Faux Leather Snow Boots, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Bogner Les Arcs Quilted Shell And Faux Leather Snow Boots, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Buff Knitted & Polar Neck Warmer, Igor, $, available at Buff
Sweaty Betty Jacquard Ski Earwarmer, $, available at Sweaty Betty
Burton Performance 2 Pack Lightweight Socks In Pink/ Blue, $, available at ASOS
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