Many people prefer to spend Christmas while skiing up in the mountains. This year I’m determined to improve my skiing abilities by taking together with my son, local classes at a nearby ski facility. I imagine it would be a good idea to actually be able to ski before I decide to plan a trip to Aspen. The ski gear, however, needs no preparation or training, these are winter clothes that can be used on and off the slopes.
As chic as these ski-ready gear are, they are also great to keep you warm while walking around town, while having hot drinks at a local cafe or just enjoying the crisp sun outside. I could use the oversized fair isle cardigan, below combined with skinny pants any day of the weekend. These Montelliana hiker boots (further below) are just as chic as they are practical. This other pair of leather and shearling boots are also great looking. A stylish turtleneck fair sweater is a must for those chilly winds while skiing. A varsity sweater like this one is a classic sport winter sweater and a waterproof insulated down parka will of course keep you warm.