When needing to update my workout gear a couple months ago, I stumbled upon Carbon38—a new-to-me e-tailer that has the absolute coolest selection of activewear (umm, hello, look at THESE). After falling in love with the brand for their workout gear, I happened to notice that they also have some amazing pieces that would work for a ski trip—especially a bunch of pieces with the form and function to wear on and off the slopes. With an upcoming trip to Breckenridge on the calendar, I decided to give their ski-friendly activewear a try and am so glad I did. These Carbon38 pieces got me through a super cold, snow-filled weekend and then some.
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This grey hoodie has the coolest, comfiest webbed thumbhole sleeve extensions that fit perfectly into their windproof gloves. I somehow forgot a scarf one morning on the slopes (I know, HOW?!) and I was able to pull up the hood and wear it under my hat and helmut, tightening the drawstrings which brought the mock neck comfortably up over the lower portion of my face. In the brutal cold of that morning, it absolutely saved me!
This vegan leather vest was such a perfect multi-tasker on the trip as well. It’s fleece-lined so served as an amazing layer during the day on the slopes (see it in action on instagram here), and then fit right in with jeans and over-the-knee boots for dinner and drinks that night.
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You guys. This vest. After wearing the hoodie and leather vest on day one, I didn’t think it could get better. Yet another multi-tasker, this puffer vest might’ve just been my favorite piece of the bunch—which is really saying something. The chevron design makes for a slimmer take on the traditional puffer vest, featuring mesh insets between each panel. It provided the most wonderful extra layer of warmth under my parka (essential for how brutally cold it was!) while maintaining a level of breathability that kept me from turning into a sweaty mess while skiing.
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Per the images above, you can see that the puffer vest also looks great off the slopes with jeans and a t-shirt. One of the best features of this beauty is the fact that it comes with a tiny little case and the entire vest can be packed down into basically one cubic centimeter. Ok, that’s a slight exaggeration, but for someone committed to a carryon, this packability feature alone made the vest an epic win.
Speaking of commitment to a carry on, apparently I was so committed to packing lightly, that I managed to completely forget to pack my snow boots. Lucky for me it only snowed about TEN inches while I was in Breckenridge so it was no big deal…
Yikes.
My Stuart Weitzman Lowland over-the-knee boots are always travel favorites during the winter because they take up so little space in my luggage, so these were my go-to aprés ski footwear. Otherwise, sans snow boots, I luckily happened to bring these Adidas Superstar sneakers which have rubber toes that kept any wet snow at bay.
Last but not least, I really upped my ski jacket game with this Adidas by Stella McCartney quilted bomber jacket. I’m obsessed with basically everything about the coat—the trendy cropped style, the perfect reflective grey hue, the oversized drawstring stand collar that served as the ultimate wind/snow shield, the jacket’s supreme functionality with thumbholes and cool internal harness, and the warmth warmth warmth! My ski pants are high-waisted which was covered perfectly by the jacket’s banded elastic waist, making the cropped coat more than able to keep out snow and cold.





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Even the quality of their basic compression leggings really knocked my socks off—serving as an amazing layer underneath my ski pants (just wait ’til you see the rest of their leggings below!). I’ve got my eye on their bodysuits too (how sick is this one?!) for my next trip which I think would make for the comfiest base layer.
And if that wasn’t enough to wet your appetite, get a load of these suckers:

And now for all the outfit deets…
LOOK ONE:

VEST: c/o Carbon38 | HOODIE: c/o Carbon38 | LEGGINGS: c/o Carbon38 | HAT: c/o Jocelyn | GLOVES: c/o Carbon38 | SOCKS: (old, similar HERE) | SHOES: Adidas
LOOK TWO:

VEST: c/o Carbon38 | LEGGINGS: c/o Carbon38 | JACKET: Burton (old, similar HERE, HERE and HERE) | SHIRT: Helly Hansen | SHOES: Stuart Weitzman | GLOVES: c/o Carbon38 | HAT: c/o Jocelyn
LOOK THREE:

JEANS: Victoria Beckham (also HERE, and super similar style HERE) | T-SHIRT: J. Crew | VEST: c/o Carbon38 | SHOES: Stuart Weitzman | GLOVES: c/o Carbon38 | EARMUFFS: (old, similar HERE, HERE and HERE) | BAG: M2Malletier (also HERE) | NECKLACE: c/o Melinda Maria | LIP: Nars (Bansar)
LOOK FOUR:

JACKET: Stella McCartney c/o Carbon38 | LEGGINGS: c/o Carbon38 | SHIRT: Helly Hansen | SHOES: Stuart Weitzman | HAT: c/o Jocelyn | GLOVES: c/o Carbon38 | STOLE: (old, similar HERE and HERE) | SUNGLASSES: Ray-Ban
This post was produced in collaboration with Carbon38.
19 thoughts on “What To Wear On Your Next Ski Trip”
beautiful sports looks! love it!
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Perfect winter looks, love it!
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I’ve never heard of this brand but they have some really cute stuff!
Christina :: Simple and Delish
You have my life on lock Mary! Planning a business trip to a ski resort town later this year. Now I know where to shop and what to wear!
Carbon38 has some really nice pieces. I found them on Instagram and have been swooning over some of these layers ever since. Both of those vest options won me over. Love all of the outfits you wore during your ski trip!
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I had never heard of Carbon38 but now that I have, I love them….love the hoodie and the puffer jacket. The details really set them apart.
Wow I really love this activewear! The details are fantastic!
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Cozy, chic, and functional! Love the looks!
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Great photos!!
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Hi Mary, I’ve been following your blog for awhile now, but have never commented, mostly out of shyness. First, remember those black and white Reiss ankle strap pumps from December 2014? I bought them because I loved how they looked in your posts. They taught me that if you pay a little bit more for shoes, you will be rewarded with comfortable heels. Thank you for that. Second, how do you keep your hair styled so that when you remove your hat, you don’t have flat, messy hat hair? I recently invested in a wool hat from SmartWool that is great for keeping my head and ears warm. But when I take it off at work, my hair is limp and flat. I look forward to reading your suggestions and tips. Stay warm this winter!
I’m loving your layering!
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Just a quick note: You have a typo in the first paragraph. (retailer to replace etailer)
Thank you! I actually did mean to write etailer (or e-tailer) which refers to a company (Carbon38 in this instance) that sells products exclusively online. : )
Perfect winter sporty outfit, looks great on you http://www.kblossoms.etsy.com
I am not a fan of ski, but the combination of the grey chevron vest and chic (looks like) leopard print jacket really caught my eye. Such stylish winter workout outfits.
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Love your blog – especially this post as I am looking for some new ski wear – but suede boots on a ski trip??? That would never work in Canada lol!
Yes, as indicated in the post above, I forgot snow boots and was forced to wear my suede boots a little bit–though of course never on the slopes! And, luckily, I’ve weather-proofed them like crazy so a little bit of snow while walking around after skiing didn’t bother them.
I know this is a super long shot. I have a girls’ ski trip coming up, and I have been obsessively searching for this jacket to no avail (hence the desperate request to follow). Would you be willing to sell this jacket to me if you have replaced it? Please let me know. Thanks!
p.s. I’m a super long-time follower. You helped me figure out how to dress myself while in law school! I swear the cute, scalloped blouse I wore under my boring black suit got me the job.
I forgot to clarify which jacket: the Stella McCartney silver/gray cropped number.