January is the perfect month to hit the slopes. If you read my blog regularly you will know that I love a holiday regardless of the time of year and as a result, I’ve built up a rather large holiday wardrobe. If you are packing your bags and heading off to a snowy chalet, I’ve put together a handy guide to getting that chalet chic holiday look down to a tea. Grab your thermals and a pair of designer sunnies and take a look at my staple pieces for a day on the slopes.
I recently wrote a post about packing for your honeymoon but I haven’t touched on cold holidays before on my blog and I think it’s always nice to have outfits for all kinds of activities. So what should you take for a day on the slopes? Ski resorts are sprinkled with super cute cafes and I recommend starting every morning in a café, stopping to take in the sights with a latte or an espresso. I love people watching and there is no better way to start the day. Your gear will need to keep you warm whether you are dashing down a blue run or relaxing, taking in the views. Your suitcase should hold 8 staple pieces to help you brave the elements. You will need at least one high quality ski jacket, one pair of ski trousers, base layers (top and bottom), goggles, gloves, ski socks and a bobble hat.
When it comes to putting together your look, stick to a monochrome colour palette and add a pop of colour with something bright like a headband or a neon jacket. This not only ensures that you look stylish but it will help your friends identify you in a crowd and will help you stick together. I’m in love with the statement orange Arctic Parka with its fur trim. Stick to this rule and you won’t go far wrong. When choosing your base layers choose a lightweight top made from sweat wicking fabric like this one from MUSTO designed to keep you dry when tackling the toughest terrain. Throw on a pair of fitted black sallopettes and a fur-trimmed jacket over your base layers and style them with a pair of vintage moon boots. Don’t scrimp on quality when to comes to socks. Skiing is tough on your feet and ankles and thermal socks are essential for comfort and warmth.
You can’t go on a skiing holiday and not indulge in a spot of après ski. Modern ski resorts are known for their glamorous bars and restaurants and what better way to spend an evening that sharing cheese fondue? Dressing for après ski is a lot less tricky than dressing for the slopes as you won’t need as much protection or technical fabrics. Put on a trusty pair of fitted ski pants, a cashmere jumper, a sleek padded jacket and a faux fur wrap and complete the look with biker boots, fur trimmed gloves and a leather clutch.
Don’t forget to throw in a swimsuit for the spa!
Are you going skiing this year? What’s in your suitcase?
This post was sponsored by MUSTO but as always the opinions stated are 100% my own.
