The Well-Dressed Skier

$70 SALOMONSPORTS.COM
Like the Craft top (right), this tight has a special knit pattern on the inside that traps warm air near the skin for added insulation. A three-quarter-length cut means no bunched-up fabric at the top of your ski boot.

Men’s Cold Weather

$210 DESCENTE.NET
Cargo pockets, thigh vents, and a loose (but not baggy) cut: These insulated pants blend function and fit better than most.

Men’s Cold Weather

$45 CRAFT-USA.COM
Flat seams and a hyperstretchy interlocking knit fabric make for a sleek fit. Air channels help trap warm air.

Men’s Cold Weather

$140 ICEBREAKER.COM
Much warmer than it looks thanks to the exceptional insulating properties of 100 percent New Zealand merino wool. Thumb loops keep the sleeves from creeping up.

Men’s Cold Weather

$330 BURTON.COM
The more seams a jacket has, the more places wet snow can seep in—which is why Burton uses very few. This water-resistant puffy’s 650-fill goose down insulation is held in place by welded, not sewn, baffles.

Men’s Cold Weather

$75 ICEBREAKER.COM
These toasty, New Zealand merino-wool midweight bottoms won’t shrink, stink, or itch. Flat seams make for a chafe-free fit.

Women’s Cold Weather

$240 ORAGESKI.COM
Fashioned out of the same materials (synthetic insulation, waterproof-breathable fabric) asthe Scott jacket (right), except the seams are taped—which makes these pants fully waterproof.

Women’s Cold Weather

$89 IBEXWEAR.COM
Same sheep as Icebreaker (left), different brand. Its slim cut is just generous enough to fit over a thin base layer, like the Ibex Woolies Sleeveless top ($48; not shown).

Women’s Cold Weather

$225 ARCTERYX.COM
Looks like a hard-faced fleece but sheds snow like a shell thanks to a supercharged water-repellent coating. Breathable and nonbonding enough to wear as a midlayer or as a stand-alone spring jacket.

Women’s Cold Weather

$185 SCOTTUSA.COM
Warm and resortworthy thanksto synthetic insulation and awaterproof-breathable shellfabric. We really dig its westernstyling (those are faux leathershoulder patches, by the way)and zip-off sleeves.

Women’s Cold Weather

$38 PATAGONIA.COM
Patagonia’s durable and odor-resistant Capilene fabric holds up to years of abuse.

Women’s All Conditions

$140 COLUMBIA.COM
These breathable and stretchy pants feature a flattering low-rise waist, a water-repellent exterior, and a moisture-wicking liner. Though not waterproof, they can fend off an afternoon of snow.

Women’s All Conditions

$40 HOTCHILLYS.COM
The Jogbra-like design gives support where it’s needed, while feminine accents like a scooped, lacy neckline and a silky feel are nice touches.

Women’s All Conditions

$129 THENORTHFACE.COM
Soft and fleecy on the inside, sleek and wind/water-resistant on the outside, the Bionic can go both ways: alone on warm days, or layered under a shell.

Women’s All Conditions

$325 CLOUDVEIL.COM
All the ski-friendly features you want—three front pockets, pit zips, and a hood designed to fit over your helmet—in a lightweight (19-ounce), waterproof-breathable package. It can also double as your all-purpose shell.

Women’s All Conditions

$95 CW-X.COM
Supportive Lycra bands keep muscles aligned and, according to CW-X, prevent energy-sapping vibrations while you’re skiing.

Men’s All Conditions

$295 MOUNTAINHARDWEAR.COM
Like your current Gore-Tex pants, only softer and quieter. The Maneuvers are cut from Gore-Tex’s new waterproof-breathable soft-shell fabric—and feature burly edge guards and taped seams.

Men’s All Conditions

$38 SHELTERLS.COM
Thumb loops and flat seams are nice, but honk, honk!—the migrating-goose graphicsare even better.

Men’s All Conditions

$200 MARMOT.COM
Much warmer than your average soft shell. Low-profile Primaloft insulation keeps your core toasty, while soft-shell fabric down the sides cuts bulk and adds abrasion resistance.

Men’s All Conditions

$399 GROUNDWEAR.COM
Fully taped seams. Detachable, helmet-friendly hood. This versatileshell can go from bomber to casual in seconds: Just remove the foam-rubber elbow and shoulder pads when the hucking’s done. The eVent fabric is waterproof and sobreathable, says Ground, that pit zips aren’t needed.

Men’s All Conditions