Après-Ski
From cable-knit jumpers to voluminous puffer jackets - here’s how to get the après-ski look at home...
It’s that time of year again: there’s a permanent chill in the air and you need to put some serious thought into layers. Wearing multiple thermals at once isn’t always the chicest of feelings, but luckily there are plenty of wintry trends to keep you warm – whilst also looking good.
Once again, the alpine vibe is big this year, even if many of us might be forgoing an actual snowy skiing holiday.
After all, après-ski is often a whole lot more fun than hitting the slopes, and who said you can’t recreate this at home?
Whether looking for new clothes or wanting to style what’s already in your wardrobe, here are the key winter trends to get that après-ski look.
SKINTIGHT tops
Who said under layers couldn’t be cool? Right now, it’s all about channelling your inner Bond villain – think black turtlenecks or neutral skin tight tops. Not only will they keep you warm underneath fluffy jumper and puffer jacket, they’ll also look seriously sleek when you release yourself from all these outer layers. Wear them tucked into a pair of high-waisted trousers and you’re good to go.
RIVER ISLAND Black Ribbed Cut-out Top €34, visit riverisland.ie
SWEATY BETTY Ski Merino Base Layer €110, visit sweatybetty.com
POUR MOI Second Skin Thermal Long Sleeve Top €22.50, visit next.ie
ZARA Ribbed Knit Sweater in Black €17.95, visit zara.com
KNITTED jumpers
The internet blew up when we got a first look at House Of Gucci. One of the first pictures was of Adam Driver and Lady Gaga as Patrizia and Maurizio Gucci – her in a fluffy white hat and him in a chunky cream knit. Fans went wild over the statement jumper. It goes to show: you just can’t go wrong with a thick knitted jumper – and cream cable-knit styles will never go out of fashion.
MONSOON Ida Cable Cowl Neck Jumper in Ivory €81, visit monsoonlondon.com
ZARA Pointelle Sweater €29.95, visit zara.com
BLARNEY WOOLEN MILLS Wool Cashmere Horseshoe V-Neck Sweater €92, visit blarney.com
M&S COLLECTION Cable Knit Crew Neck Jumper €42, visit marksandspencer.ie
COMFY trousers
Loungewear had something of a renaissance during the first lockdown of 2020, and safe to say it’s still going strong. This year has been all about ways to make your loungewear just as acceptable to wear outside of the house as inside.
And we love it. One of the biggest trends is for chic, knitted trousers. Don’t go for anything too skinny, but wide-legged and structured styles reign supreme. Bonus points if you wear a matching knitted top – it’s 2022’s answer to comfy power dressing.
PENNEYS Charcoal Wide Leg Trousers €14, visit Penneys
MONSOON Lounge Wide Leg Knit Trousers Grey €72, visit monsoonlondon.com
NOISY MAY Knitted Trousers €39.99, visit noisymay.com
LONG TALL SALLY Two Tone Rib Wide Leg Trouser €32, visit littlewoodsireland.ie
BIG jackets
Let’s face it: even if you’re not going skiing this season, chances are a big puffer jacket will still come in handy.
When skiing in Austria or Switzerland, street-style icon Princess Diana opted for bulky puffer jackets in bright colours such reds or vibrant blues which is still very much on-trend today.
GERRY WEBER Quilted Coat €219, visit gerryweber.com
JOULES Cherington Chevron Quilted Coat Dark Purple €242, visit next.ie
WHISTLES Navy Esme Hooded Down Puffer €259, visit whistles.com
M&S COLLECTION Feather and Down Jacket €70, visit marksandspencer.ie
SNUGGLY headgear
High fashion brands – from Anna Sui to Acne Studios – can’t get enough of fuzzy bucket hats. Once seen as something of a wacky accessory, these labels – along with trendsetters such as Dua Lipa and Rihanna – have helped bring the style into the mainstream. Either lean into the intrinsic silliness of a furry bucket hat and choose pastel colours or leopard print or choose a chic hat to match your fit.
MAGEE Handknit Tam Hat in White Báinín €35, visit magee1866.com
DUNE Frankee Reversible Bucket Hat in Black €45, visit dunelondon.com
PENNEYS Reversible Borg & PU €7, visit Penneys
OLIVER BONAS Cream Soft Borg Bucket Hat €30, visit oliverbonas.com