Earn your ski pass to the most stylish slopes this winter

AVOID THE ‘WET LOOK’

Whether you’re a regular snow bunny or just a fan of the ‘après’, there are plenty of ways to create a flurry on the slopes. TK Maxx and Topshop all offer chic salopettes, jackets and accessories, while supermarket Aldi’s own brand ‘Crane’ ski range boasts a complete ski outfit for less than •70. Specialist stockists 53 Degrees North, The North Face and Snow+Rock are all a must for high-spec ski suits and boots. If posing with a hot chocolate by the fire is more your speed, Duvetica and Pyrenex offer high-tech fabrics with a fashion sensibility for serious sartorialists.

Make sure your gear is warm, waterproof and breathable with plenty of room to manoeuvre.

Use a thermal baselayer under tops and ski silks under salopettes for perfect thin-sulation.

Prevent snow seepage with elasticated cuffs, wrist strap gloves, neck gaiters and well-fitting goggles.

A piste dilettante? Rent, don’t buy ski boots. Splash the extra cash instead on après ski footwear from reliable names like Timberland or Barts.

STOCKISTS

Arnotts- Henry Street 01-8050400; www.arnotts.ie Asos - online at www.asos.com Littlewoods Ireland - online at www.littlewoodsireland.ie M&S - Merchants Quay SC 021-4275555; www.marksandspencer.ie; and other branches MiH - online at www.mih-jeans.com Net-a-Porter - online at www.net-a-porter.com Oakley - online at http://ie.oakley.com The North Face - online at www.thenorthface.com; and branches nationwide TK Maxx - The Cornmarket Centre 021-4278890; www.tkmaxx.com and other branches Snow + Rock - Dundrum Town Centre 01-2924700; www.snowandrock.com Timberland - South Anne Street 01-86817482; www.timberlandireland.ie; and other branches Topshop - Opera Lane 021-4278268; www.topshop.com; and other branches Zara - Mahon Point SC 021-4972320; www.zara.com; and other branches