I Just Moved Back From Europe-These Are the Apres-ski Looks I'm Copying for My Winter Trips, From $20

"Form-fitting coats, designer goggles, and sleek ski pants were the norm for women, while high-performance brands with a retro bent dominated for men-and that was just the ski gear. After skiing, the après looks were as functional as they were chic, and always with an effortlessly European touch. I grew to love having a wide-banded headband and insulated après-ski boots for drinks on the patio, and a statement puffer vest thrown over my thermals was an easy transition from skiing to sipping."

"This year will be my first ski season living back in America after moving back from France, and, while I'll miss the European vibes-and the raclette-I won't have to miss out on European ski fashion. From my favorite French-style headband at Amazon to a retro-inspired sweater that just begs to be après-ed in, here are the European styles I'm shopping stateside for ski season in America."

Ski holidays in Lech, Les Trois Vallées, La Clusaz, Gstaad, and Courmayeur showcase a culture where skiing the part and looking the part are equally important. Women commonly wear form-fitting coats, designer goggles, and sleek ski pants, while men favor high-performance brands with a retro bent. Après outfits combine functionality and chic European flair with wide-banded headbands, insulated après-ski boots, and statement puffer vests layered over thermals. Beloved European brands such as Helly Hansen appear across jackets and sweaters, and merino turtleneck base layers in neutral colors serve as essential thermal staples for a polished capsule.

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