Reporting live from the French Alps. I’m here to break down exactly how to be that girl on the mountain. As the founder of Slope Siren, I have a lot of thoughts on this matter.
Most people (men included) are dressed like shit on the mountain. Their ski clothes look like they picked them up at Goodwill in 2014 and have lived a tough life ever since. Skiing is such a chic sport, it’s a tragedy how poor the fashion is, not on my watch.
How to be hot in the cold
First things first, it’s usually freezing in the mountains which is why your attire is so important, we need to be warm and look hot. This means wearing proper base layers, ski attire, and après outerwear.
For Skiing
Back to base layers. I haven’t launched base layers for Slope Siren yet, honestly mainly because our ski suits are so warm, I haven’t felt like it’s crucial to add a base layer offering to our assortment. I will eventually because I want Slope Siren to be a one-stop-shop for skiing, but for now, I’ve been living in this thermal one-piece base layer.
Over that, I exclusively wear our ski suits which are double insulated, fleece-lined, with a 10k waterproof rating. I honestly stay so warm on the slopes no matter how cold it is, how strong the winds are, etc. The SS ski suit is slim-fit and has a hint of spandex, so it may feel tight at first, but as you move and ski, it adjusts well to your body and movements. I’m usually a size 4-6 or a women’s medium, but I wear a small in our suits because I like the compression-like feel and also love how it snatches me in. Honestly my body looks better in our ski suit than anything else lol love that for me.
To wrap up ski gear, you’ll need sleek goggles, a simple helmet (with Mips), matte black skis, and comfortable ski boots.
For Après
Skiing is only half the fun. Drinking is the best part of skiing. I live for the après if you couldn’t tell by the title of my Substack. If you’re heading right to après after skiing, you’ll likely be in your ski outfit, but I always bring a pair of sunglasses (stored in our interior suit pocket), so I can take off my helmet and look more put together.
If you’re getting ready at your chalet and then going to après, you’ll have more outfit options. The ideal outfit is a one-piece thermal base layer styled with snow boots, and an over the top fur coat. I recently got a vintage Chloe mink coat on Poshmark and it is my most cherished possession because I’m a materialistic bitch.
The Instagram Pics
Getting the shot is no easy task mid-mountain. There are tricks to perfecting the post and I’m going to share them.
The first picture you should be taking is the forward lean. This feels super weird and unnatural, bu just trust. You need to plant your poles and lean forward as far as you can. You’ll get a snatched silhouette and an iconic shot.
The next picture you need is an après backdrop. This can be just the aesthetics of it, or with yourself front and center, bevvie in hand.
To complete your photo dump, you’ll need the vibe shots. The checklist: ski lift, goggles in the snow, wine in hand, packed suitcase. These are the Pinterest-worthy additions to your feed.
Skiing is chic and your outfits should be too.
See you on the slopes,
x Alex