You don’t have to ski to love après ski style. It’s more about the vibe—warm layers, soft textures, rosy cheeks, and that just-off-the-mountain kind of cozy. Whether you actually spent the day on the slopes or just met friends for hot cocoa and a fire pit hang, the look stays the same: comfy, cute, and effortlessly winter-ready.
At Après Petoskey, we’ve curated a collection of laid-back, snow-day essentials that take you from ski lodge to downtown strolls, fireplaces to brunch tables. Here's your guide to dressing the cozy-chic way all winter long.
The Base Layer: Soft Tees & Layerable Long Sleeves
Start with pieces you’ll want against your skin all day—Perfect White Tee, Sundry, and lightweight Chaser long sleeves are essentials.
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Ribbed long sleeves under sherpa jackets
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Boxy tees paired with joggers or leggings
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Soft tanks layered under zip-ups or chunky cardigans
Neutral tones like black, ivory, heather grey, and faded cocoa give that cool, effortless alpine look.
The Après Ski Essentials: Sweatshirts & Sherpa
Once the boots are off and the cocoa is poured, it’s sweatshirt time. This season we’re loving:
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Fleece-lined crewnecks and hoodies
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Quarter-zips and half-zips with vintage ski energy
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Sherpa pullovers and jackets—ultra-soft, warm, and perfect over leggings or denim
Look for graphic details, washed neutrals, and muted winter tones—cream, stone, pine, and dusty blue.
Cozy Bottoms: The Perfect Lounge Meets Streetwear
For weekend cabin trips or ski town mornings, bottoms should be relaxed but still cute. Think:
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Wide-leg or cuffed joggers
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Ribbed knit pants or thermal leggings
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Soft matching lounge sets (easy to wear, easy to style)
Keep it neutral or match back to your sweatshirt or shacket.
Layer-Up: Shackets, Puffers & Winter Warmers
Northern Michigan winters require smart layering—warm but moveable, cute but functional.
Top picks include:
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Plaid shackets for layering over sweatshirts
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Quilted jackets or puffer vests for a lightweight warmth boost
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Sherpa-lined coats for that lodge-to-lake effect
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Longline cardigans or dusters for cozy indoor style
Winter Accessories Make the Look
The best part of après ski style? The accessories. Functional and fashionable.
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Chunky knit beanies
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Scarves and mittens in wool, sherpa, or cashmere blends
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Mini crossbody bags or belt bags to carry the essentials
Color Palette: Classic Alpine Meets Modern Neutral
This winter’s après color story combines tradition with simplicity:
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Cream, oatmeal, soft taupe, charcoal grey
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Deep pine green, burgundy, cocoa brown
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Hints of icy blue, blush, or dusty lavender
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Plaid, snowflake knits, and subtle vintage ski graphics
Where Cozy Meets Chic
The secret to après ski style is balance—warm but stylish, relaxed but intentional. A fleece hoodie with leggings and a shacket. A chunky cardigan with ribbed lounge pants. A knit beanie and sherpa jacket with a coffee in hand. It’s a winter uniform that feels good and photographs well.
Shop the Après Ski Edit In-Store
Whether you’re heading to Boyne, Aspen, Nubs Nob, or straight to the coffee shop after “pretending to ski,” we’ve got the layers to match the moment.
Visit Après Petoskey to shop our winter collection—sherpa, sweatshirts, loungewear, beanies, and all the cozy extras you’ll live in all season.