We independently evaluate all of our recommendations. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Travel Products Style Active + Loungewear The 10 Best Ski Suits for Women of 2024 Why wear two pieces when you can get away with one? By Maggie Slepian Maggie Slepian Maggie Slepian is a full-time writer in the outdoor world with a decade of gear-testing experience Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 28, 2024 Fact checked by Jessica Wrubel Fact checked by Jessica Wrubel Jessica Wrubel is an accomplished writer, copy editor, and fact checker, working for over 15 years for various publications owned by Tribune Publishing, The Arena Group, and Hearst Communications in the areas of Food, Health & Wellness, Travel, Lifestyle, Education, and Home Improvement. Travel + Leisure Fact Checking Process Comments In This Article View All In This Article Our Top Picks Reviews Tips for Buying Frequently Asked Questions Why Trust T+L Photo: Travel + Leisure / David Hattan A one-piece ski suit used to be reserved for 80s and 90s throwback parties, but not anymore. One-piece ski suits have made a stylish comeback, appealing to skiers for both fashion and practical reasons. Most importantly, these offer full-body insulation and weather protection, providing extra warmth by eliminating drafty gaps between jackets and pants. Style-wise, one-piece suits have become a statement of retro design. However, today’s offerings combine updated material technology, insulation options, and lighter builds, blending elements of technical apparel with eye-catching style. With the expertise of Travel + Leisure editors and my own decade of experience as a technical apparel tester, we put together this list of ski suit options. I also ski both front-country and backcountry each season here in Montana and test various ski gear and apparel every year. Our Top Picks Best Overall: The North Face Off The Clock One Piece Snowsuit at REI Jump to Review Best Retro: Tipsy Elves Women's Retro Snow Suit at Amazon $330 Jump to Review Best Designer: Mackage Elle-Z Techno Fleece Ski Suit at Backcountry $1,350 Jump to Review Best Size-inclusive: Obermeyer Kitt ITB Softshell Suit at Dicks Sporting Goods $799 Jump to Review Best Shell: Strafe Sickbird 3L Shell Suit at Strafeouterwear.com Jump to Review Best Insulated: Free People Movement All Prepped Ski Suit at Dicks Sporting Goods $548 Jump to Review Best Color Options: Gsou Snow Women’s Ski Suit at Amazon $270 Jump to Review Best Budget: Hmanoouf Women’s One-piece Ski Suit at Amazon $120 Jump to Review Best Slim-fit: Spyder Origin Softshell Suit at Spyder.com Jump to Review Best Relaxed Fit: Mountain Hardwear Women's Powder Maven One Piece at Mountainhardwear.com Jump to Review Best Overall The North Face Off The Clock One Piece Snowsuit PHOTO: REI View on REI $700 at Backcountry View on The North Face Why We Love It The unique design combines shell pants and an insulated top. What to Consider The cropped jacket style with tight pants might not be for everyone. The Off the Clock One Piece landed as our top pick thanks to the unique design that allows for a full range of motion without compromising core warmth. Plus, it reduces the layering puzzle and is a stylish option from a trusted outdoor brand. This versatile suit combines warmth where you need it most (around your core) with maximum range of motion through your legs. The cropped jacket is insulated with a combination of down and synthetic, and a 75-denier face fabric that resists tears and abrasions. The fill provides a high warmth-to-weight ratio with the 550-fill down, while the Heatseeker Eco synthetic insulation is more breathable than down. The face fabric is waterproof and is treated with a PFC-free DWR coating for extra protection. The lower half features high-denier, unlined pants with all the features we like in ski pants, including tab waist adjustments, zippered boot entry, and elastic gaiters. The face fabric is a densely woven WindWall that can withstand a high level of abrasion and has impressively low air permeability for excellent protection on blustery days. The Details: XS to 2XL | Polyester, nylon, elastane; down, synthetic insulation | Waterproof Best Retro Tipsy Elves Women's Retro Snow Suit PHOTO: Amazon $330 at Amazon View on Tipsyelves.com Why We Love It This vintage style boasts thoughtful details like underarm vents and zippered boot openings. What to Consider The material and insulation don’t breathe as well as more technical options. When you think of end-of-season parties, pond skims, and themed ski days, you might think of this wildly patterned, retro ski suit. Tipsy Elves makes a variety of non-technical clothing and accessories (think full-body Halloween costumes), but they also do a respectable job with their ski apparel, and we see plenty of these eye-catching suits on the hill each year. This suit is insulated with sheeted synthetic, which helps trap warmth without drafty patches. The cuffs are adjustable to keep snow out from the gaps between ski gloves, and it has nice details like a long zippered opening for easy ski boot removal and thigh and underarm vents to help dump heat when the sun comes out. The Details: XS to XL | Polyester; synthetic insulation | Waterproof Best Designer Mackage Elle-Z Techno Fleece Ski Suit PHOTO: Mackage $1,350 at Backcountry View on Mackage.com View on Shoppremiumoutlets.com Why We Love It The flattering silhouette looks as good on the hill as it does at the chalet. What to Consider You might feel out of place anywhere besides Aspen. Mackage’s Elle-Z Techno one-piece will appeal to skiers who want to look stylish on the slopes and not feel out of place at the fancy après bar. The slim-fit zip-up suit is made from a luxe, softly-lined polyester fleece built into a three-layer bonded material that cuts out wind while staying breathable for spring skiing. The suit comes in a few style options, including an oversized fur-trimmed hood (some retailers like Backcountry don’t offer the fur option), as well as a more streamlined model that forgoes the fur. The seams aren’t sealed, which does impact the overall waterproofing. However, if you’re wearing this designer suit on the hill, you probably aren’t looking to brave the most rugged winter elements. The Details: XXS to 3XL | Polyester, nylon, elastane | Water resistant Best Size-inclusive Obermeyer Kitt ITB Softshell Suit PHOTO: Dick's Sporting Goods $799 at Dicks Sporting Goods View on Obermeyer.com Why We Love It This wide range of sizes is made even more versatile with three different length options. What to Consider We recommend ordering a size up so you can wear base layers underneath. Softshells are becoming more popular in the ski world, and we’ve seen more bibs, jackets, and one-pieces entering the market than in years past. In this case, avid skiers and fashion-forward vacationers alike love this athletic offering from Obermeyer, which offers sizes 0 to 14. The brand uses a flexible yet durable softshell material that doesn’t feel heavy or impede the range of motion. It has a four-way stretch and an in-boot design for easy on-and-off, and the women’s model has a flattering, contoured fit with flared hips and tapered legs. The legs have elasticized stirrups to keep the suit in place, and the cuffs are fitted to keep out drafts. This suit comes in a wide size range as well as three different length options, though we do recommend going up one size if you’re between sizes. Obermeyer tends to run a little small, and we like the option of layering underneath on colder days. The Details: 2 to 14 | Polyester, nylon, elastane | Water resistant Best Shell Strafe Sickbird 3L Shell Suit PHOTO: Strafe View on Strafeouterwear.com Why We Love It Durable and lightweight, it’s made for comfort and long-lasting wear. What to Consider Shells don’t offer insulation so be ready to layer-up before hitting the slopes. While plenty of fancy ski brands look like they belong on the mountain in Aspen, Strafe is actually from Aspen and has the technical chops to prove its mountain-town lineage. This suit offers some of the best protection on the hill, with a lightweight build that belies its abrasion-resistant durability. It is fully seam-sealed and built with a breathable three-layer waterproof construction similar to Gore-Tex, along with a DWR finish to keep water from saturating the outer layer. The fit is a bit more relaxed than others on this list, but the four-way stretch keeps it from getting bound up at the waist and knees during deep, carving turns. Strafe is top-of-the-line with thoughtful details like the soft fleece lining on the zipper guard and hood, and we love the dual-color accents on the zippers for a pop of contrast. The Details: XS to L | Nylon, polyester | Waterproof Best Insulated Free People Movement All Prepped Ski Suit PHOTO: Dick's Sporting Goods $548 at Dicks Sporting Goods $548 at Freepeople.com Why We Love It The lightweight PrimaLoft insulation retains warmth if it gets wet. What to Consider Despite the vents, you might feel hot if the day heats up. Constructed with PrimaLoft insulation and a fully waterproof face fabric, this ultra-warm ski suit still has a fitted silhouette that doesn’t make you look like a snowman bombing down the slopes. The neckline is adjustable for draft protection, and the hood is fully helmet-compatible to keep the wind off the back of your neck. We love the elasticized boot gaiters that keep the bottom of the pants where they belong, and it does include some ventilation points for airflow, though we do recommend this for colder days as the venting can’t compete with how warm the insulation is. The Details: XS to XL | Polyester, nylon; synthetic insulation | Waterproof Best Color Options Gsou Snow Women’s Ski Suit PHOTO: Amazon $270 at Amazon View on Gsousnow.com Why We Love It Creative color blocking and fun detailing give these a space-suit vibe. What to Consider The fitted style can be tricky to layer underneath. Looking for a ski suit that no one will be able to miss in the lift line? Gsou Snow offers more than a dozen colorways in their reasonably-priced ski suit, including eye-catching color blocking and contrast details in their solid pieces. The face fabric is a high-denier polyester with an impressive level of waterproofing, and the windproof material stays surprisingly warm on blustery days. The two high chest pockets are convenient for snacks and a wallet, and the tall draft collar and generous hood keep cold air at bay. While this suit is slightly more relaxed than the most fitted options, we recommend sticking to more moderate temperature days, as it doesn’t leave a lot of options for layering underneath. The Details: XS to XL | Polyester | Waterproof Best Budget Hmanoouf Women’s One-piece Ski Suit PHOTO: Amazon $120 at Amazon Why We Love It The generous cut allows for flexible layering options. What to Consider Dedicated skiers will prefer more technical apparel. Best for casual skiers or women curious about the one-piece trend, this affordable option has a generous cut for layering underneath and five fun color options. It is reliably waterproof and has inner thigh vents to dump heat on sunny days, as well as six convenient pockets. We were especially impressed with the pass pocket on the sleeve, as well as the reinforced patches on the inside of the legs to prevent fabric gashes and abrasions. Some people might find the cut a little unflattering, as it doesn’t have the tailored waist and flared legs of similar relaxed cuts. But that does make it easy to add underneath, and the sizing is generous enough that women between sizes can consider sizing down for a more fitted look. The Details: XS to XL | Polyester | Waterproof Best Slim-fit Spyder Origin Softshell Suit PHOTO: Spyder View on Spyder.com Why We Love It The sleek, fitted design has a huge range of sizes. What to Consider This has a lower level of waterproofing than others on this list. Combining fashion with function, this slim-fit suit is stretchy, warm, and has scuff guards and adjustable elastic boot gaiters. The tall collar can be zipped all the way up for extra protection against wind and snow, and it has highly rated breathability, though the waterproofing (10,000 millimeters) is less than the highest-rated levels of protection. We love the mobility of this suit though, which uses a two-way material (Spyder’s Stretch Nylon Softshell) for unhindered movement. Two embedded pockets on the hips provide security for snacks and a wallet, and the lower-arm pocket is perfect for your ski pass. This is one of the only suits that doesn’t come with a hood, making it less weatherproof than our other picks. But for bluebird days and relaxed resort outings, it has you covered. The Details: 0 to 20 | Nylon | Water resistant Best Relaxed Fit Mountain Hardwear Women's Powder Maven One Piece PHOTO: Mountain Hardwear View on Mountainhardwear.com $500 at Scheels.com Why We Love It The fit feels roomy without being overly baggy, and it comes in three length options. What to Consider Some people might prefer more tailoring around the waist. Equally stylish and functional, this color-blocked, highly technical one-piece from Mountain Hardwear can go hard on the steeps without looking like you take yourself too seriously. Built with a two-layer proprietary Dry.Q material, it is breathable and waterproof, keeping wind and wet snow at bay for full days in comfort. It also has 40 grams of insulation, providing lightweight warmth without feeling too stifling. This is one of our favorite do-it-all combos — a waterproof shell with moderate insulation, and it can feasibly be worn through pretty much every temperature range at the resort and still be comfortable. Mountain Hardwear is a trusted outdoors brand with deep roots in the mountains, and this piece features plenty of handy and athletic details. These include a helmet-compatible hood with multiple adjustment angles, underarm vents, a large interior drop pocket, and zippered hand pockets. The pass pocket on the sleeve and zippered drop seat in the back round out a design that’s as functional as it is fun. The Details: XS to XL | Nylon, polyester | Waterproof Tips for Buying a Ski Suit Consider the climate Not all ski suits are created equal, and the range is as varied as any ski jacket. Look for specific features and insulation levels that match the climate and intensity of your skiing. If you ski in wet conditions and expect heavier snow with a higher water content, look for a fully waterproof suit (we recommend two-layer or three-layer waterproofing) as well as a PFC-free DWR treatment. If your climate is on the colder side or you tend to ski in windy conditions, opt for at least 40 grams of insulation, or a shell suit that allows you to layer underneath with a down or synthetic mid-layer. If you ski mostly bluebird days in a warmer climate, a fitted shell or softshell will feel the most comfortable, and make sure your suit has venting options and the material is breathable. Know the difference between insulated and shell suits A shell ski suit is just what it sounds like: a waterproof, abrasion-resistant shell material usually cut so you can layer underneath if necessary. An insulated ski suit uses a waterproof or water-resistant face fabric and a breathable lining fabric around down or synthetic insulation. These insulated suits are typically measured in grams of insulation, and provide the same type of protection as a shell-and-down-jacket combo. If you’re wearing a shell and think you’ll be skiing in colder conditions, opt for a larger size to fit more layers underneath. Otherwise, you can get away with just a shell/base layer combination. Frequently Asked Questions Is a ski suit the same thing as a snowsuit? The terms “ski suit” and “snowsuit” are sometimes used interchangeably in product names and descriptions, so it depends on the brand. Typically more technical models from dedicated outdoor brands will be called ski suits since they are deliberately built for pairing with ski boots and spending full days at the resort. A snowsuit, on the other hand, is similarly cut with different insulation options but is usually less technical with fewer athletic detailings. Put simply, we appreciate snowsuits for sledding and ski suits for more technical downhill outings. How should a ski suit fit? As you can see from our picks, a ski suit has a variety of fit options based on your style and motivation. A more slim-fit suit looks flattering, and the four-way stretch options will have the best range of motion. More relaxed cuts offer extra layering options and can give off more of a chill vibe. No matter what cut you choose, make sure your ski suit doesn’t impede your range of motion at the waist, knees, and arms, and you can move freely and adapt to any bumps or trickier runs. You also don’t want it to be too baggy, which can get caught up in gear and your own skis. Why Trust Travel + Leisure Maggie Slepian is a Montana-based writer and editor with a decade of professional gear-testing experience in the outdoor world. She is an avid backpacker, bikepacker, and skier, hitting the local mountain at least three times a week during the winter and traveling around the state to explore other areas. To compile this list, she coordinated with T+L’s internal editorial team, combining their picks with her background in technical apparel to help you choose the best ski suit for the season. 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