Apres-Ski Outfits for Women: Looks from Chalet to Club

A good apres-ski outfit keeps one foot in skiwear and one foot in the bar: a warm knit, a pant you can sit in, a jacket that looks as good indoors as it does on a terrace, and boots with grip. For winter 2026/27 the easiest place to build one is Perfect Moment, whose intarsia knits sit at the centre of the Luxury Handbags knitwear edit. Below are ten outfit formulas, from a slope-side drink to a late night in the club, and if you are new to the ritual, start with what apres-ski actually means.

The Apres-Ski Dress Code, Simply

There are really three settings. First, the slope-side terrace straight after the last run, where you are still in ski pants and boots. Second, the chalet and hotel bar after a shower. Third, dinner and a club. The further you go from the lift, the more you can drop technical kit, but the cold never really goes away. Warm feet and a hat you are happy to keep on are worth more than any one statement piece.

The common thread is the knit. A ski sweater is the one item that reads as apres in every setting, which is why every formula below begins with one. For a deeper look at the knitwear itself, see our guide to Perfect Moment sweaters.

Ten Apres-Ski Outfit Formulas

1. The last-run classic

Keep your ski pants on, unzip the shell and let the knit show. The Apres Schild Merino Wool Sweater in White with a black flared ski pant is the most recognisable apres look in the range. Perfect Moment’s own product copy suggests pairing it with any Aurora pant. More on the pants in our flare ski pants guide.

2. Star knit, faux fur, flares

Swap the shell for the Faux Fur Hoodie in Brown, a cropped, oversized faux fur jacket with a large hood, a tonal houndstooth quilted lining and the star logo stitched across the back. Wear it over the Star Dust Merino Wool Sweater in Oyster Pink. The cropped length shows the high waist of a flare.

3. The off-duty flare

If you want the flare without the ski fabric, the Mid-Rise Aurora Apres Pant in Black keeps the silhouette with a relaxed wide leg for all-day comfort. Pair it with a fitted turtleneck and snow boots and it works for a long lunch, a walk through the village and dinner.

4. The matching knit set

For the chalet, nothing beats a set. The Chalet Merino Wool Cardigan in Burgundy has the signature Star Dust motif and a relaxed, cropped fit, and the brand designed it to go with the matching Chalet Merino Wool Knitted Pant. Add a fitted bodysuit underneath and sheepskin slippers.

5. The chunky Italian knit

The Oversized Apres Wool Knit Sweater in Black is chunky virgin wool, Made in Italy, with a turtleneck and bold Apres lettering. It is the knit for a terrace with a view and a long afternoon in the sun. Wear it with slim black ski pants so the volume stays on top.

6. The rainbow set

For colour, the Wool and Cashmere Rainbow Knit Top and matching knit pant are both Made in Italy. Worn together under a white puffer, the effect is graphic and very Alpine. Keep accessories plain.

7. The cosy one-piece

The Intarsia-Knit Merino Wool Jumpsuit in Burgundy is 100% merino in a traditional Fair Isle motif, with a full-length front zip. It is a full outfit in one piece. Add a short faux fur jacket and moon-style snow boots for the walk to the restaurant.

8. The puffer and turtleneck

When it is properly cold, start with the coat. The Moment Puffer in Black is relaxed and slightly oversized, sitting just above the hip, with 700-fill-power down. Under it, a cream cable turtleneck. Mackage’s Anaya Sherpa Fleece Down Jacket in Cream is a softer alternative.

9. Metallic for the club

For the late shift, the Sloan Metallic Leather Aviator Jacket in Silver over a black knit bodysuit and flared trousers. This is the formula for a night out once the ski boots are back in the locker.

10. The understated white

White on white: a cream knit, white ski pant and a white puffer. Tonal dressing photographs well against snow and makes even simple pieces look deliberate. Add one warm accent, such as a burgundy beanie, so it does not look clinical.

Outfit Formulas at a Glance

Apres-Ski Shoes and Accessories

Footwear is the piece people get wrong. Ice on village streets is real, so choose snow boots with a proper rubber sole, and save fashion heels for indoors. Ski boots are fine on a slope-side terrace, but not for the walk home. A beanie, a pair of mitts and sunglasses for the terrace finish most looks. For a bag, a small belt bag keeps a phone and a lip balm close without fuss.

What to Avoid

• Too much technical kit after dark. A shell jacket at dinner looks like you never left the lift. Change into a knit.
• Cotton next to the skin. If you are still damp from skiing, cotton stays cold. Merino is warmer.
• Fine knits on rough surfaces. Perfect Moment’s merino intarsia knits are delicate, and the brand warns that abrasion can damage them, so keep them away from rough terrace benches.

More Apres Ideas

For a second take on the same theme, our five Yves Salomon apres-ski looks lean into shearling and fur. Browse the wider women’s skiwear edit for the pieces you will need on the mountain.

Planning the whole trip? Our guide to what to wear skiing and ski trip packing list cover the slope side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you wear to apres-ski?

Wear a warm knit, a pant you can sit in comfortably, one warm outer layer and boots with grip. Straight after skiing, keep your ski pants on and unzip your jacket. For the evening, swap technical kit for knitwear, faux fur and snow boots.

Can you wear ski clothes to apres-ski?

Yes, especially on a slope-side terrace straight after the last run, where ski pants and boots are normal. Open your jacket so the sweater shows. If you are heading to a hotel bar, dinner and a club later, change into knitwear and snow boots first.

What is an apres-ski sweater?

An apres-ski sweater is a warm knit designed to be seen after skiing, often with intarsia lettering, stars and Fair Isle patterns. Perfect Moment’s Apres Schild sweater, with “Apres” knitted into the front, is one well-known example. Merino is the usual yarn because it stays warm when damp.

What shoes should you wear to apres-ski?

Choose insulated snow boots with a grippy rubber sole, since village streets and terraces are often icy. Ski boots are fine at a slope-side bar but not for walking home. Keep heels for indoor parties.

What colours work best for an apres-ski outfit?

White, cream, black and burgundy are the classics, and tonal outfits look especially sharp against snow. One bright accent, such as a rainbow knit, works well. Keep the rest of the outfit quiet so the statement piece stands out.