My skiing abilities can best be encapsulated by three words: A for effort. Growing up in California beside the Pacific Ocean and 500+ miles away from a decent resort, it wasn’t until my thirties came around that I even stepped foot in a pair of ski boots. When my inaugural ski run arrived, despite hesitations of picking up a new sport with a mildly high injury rate, I was at least dressed the part. In a matching ski jacket and pants, I—somewhat miraculously—tackled the slopes with complete confidence; graduating from the bunny hill, to green, and then to blue in a matter of hours. Despite several falls that ensued, the clothes made the man that day, if you will.
Vogue’s Favorite Matching Ski Jackets & Pants
The best ski attire has the power to influence and enhance your performance. While you won’t graduate from pizzas and french fries to black diamond in a day, there’s something about a coordinated look that makes challenging yourself a bit more fun. And now more than ever there’s an abundance of designers offering unique colors, patterns, and silhouettes—it’s not all thin shells here—that could convince even the most ardent non-skier to give it a go.
Below, shop a refined assortment of matching ski jackets and pants (and bibs) that you can take on your next alpine getaway. From heritage ski labels like Bogner and Fusalp, to DTC favorites like Halfdays, shop our picks for a day on the slopes (and as a complement to your après uniform).