What do I wear après ski???

[geordieminx]

Yes Dh won, we are off to Val Thorens at Easter.

I have ski stuff, I can do that. WTF do I wear of an evening???? We are self catering but hotel seems quite smart... As it's just the 2 of us we'll be going out but not clubbing

As a normal heels with everything kinda girl I'm going to struggle with footwear.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Hate packing the wrong stuff.

Don't want to put a dampner on your plans but the snow in France this year has been poor. Are you planning to ski/snowboard?

I wore black thermals and leggings under my ski stuff during the day and under knee length floaty type dresses at night. Ballet flats on my feet. Could have easily added a bit of slap and a necklace to make it smarter.

See this is the problem, I didn't think there would be enough snow but Dh assures me that there is plenty in Val Thorens??

i would check with Dh whether you will be going to snooty bars or casual bars. if he is not taking a tie i would think you can get away with jeans/trousers and clean tops. obviously if he has plans for posh places you'll need a bit more dresy stuff. i would only take 2 or 3 outfits for a week and a travelling outfit - you will probably only be wearing the clothes for 2-3 hours a night at most.
i think you may have to take a bag to put your heels in, so you can march around in snowboots (pavements may still be icy and steep) and change when you get to said bar.
i only go to casual bars though so i take jeans and nice jumpers and snowboots, and prepare to drink beer.
if the snow is rubbish, find other things to do - walking, swimming, reminding DH that he was wrong....

Is there much to do if there isn't much snow? A week seems like a very long time.....

Oh and the only "posh" Dh does it me

Don't try and walk the streets in heels, could get VERY messy. Even smooth-soled flat shoes are a mistake in the snow.

I seem to remember most bars/restaurants were fairly casual - most people are there for the skiing, so it wasn't at all posh or clubby.

Just a little aside, don't forget sunscreen. This late in the season you may well find the sun beating down on the slopes all day, and a -coloured face is the last accessory you want for your evenings out.

My DP came back on Saturday. It didn't snow once while he was there, but people were able to sunbathe. I would definitely look for things to do in case the snow isn't great.

don't panic Geordieminx. It IS going to be really good skiing. I know that for a fact as we are going to la Rosiere on saturday and I have ordered very good conditions . Enjoy.

I tend to go for:

• Jeans or trousers

• Sensible outdoor shoes that can cope with ice, slush or snow. Lightweight walking boots work well. Normal trainers can be a bit slippery but probably OK.

• Indoor shoes/slippers for inside hotel/self catering place. (I used my UGGs for this ... UGGs are too slippery for outside shoes in a ski resort, but nice indoors.)

• Nice tops - smart or more casual, whatever you prefer. Bit of jewelry to accessorise (minimal space for packing, but can smarten up outfit) Restaurants can vary in temperature from chilly to baking hot, so layers can be good.

• If at all possible, another coat or jacket other than your ski jacket. Not essential, but really nice to have a second puffa jacket or coat, rather than your cold and damp ski jacket at the end of a day's skiing. Wool hat and gloves for walking outside in evening - you can freeze in just 100-200m between your hotel and bar.

• Swimsuit. Especially if there is not much snow, there are always saunas, swimming pools, etc.

Hope you have a great holiday.

I normally take smartish tops, jeans and boots/trainers or this year cropped trousers, vest tops and fitflops !

I love this time of year in the Alps - try and go skiing earlier rather than later in the day so it doesn't get too slushy and then get stuck in a deck chair with your suncream on and relax. VT has a great sports centre too if you fancy a swim etc one evening. Agree wih the comments re: footwear. Sensible is the way forward. Am very jealous that you are off - have a lovely trip.

Thanks for your help. I think I can manage all of that. Tend to live in skinnies and breton type t shirts or leggings/dresses so that's easy. Might have a scout about for a smartish waterproof pair of boots. Looking forward to feeling the sun on my bones.

Not much snow, and certainly non in all the towns of the ski resorts. Judging by the web cams you prob wont need winter boots in the town. Snow boots not needed. We are going tmrw and I am just taking /wearing a pair of ankle high trainer boots. Ds is wearing his red Converse all Stars baseball boots.
Normally in Jan/Feb with tons of snow around in the resort we wear winter snow boots etc.
Jeans
Jumper
and casual in the evening to go out for a meal.

i normally take a jacket for the evening, but that is because my ski jacket is a shell, so not much warmth (and not that stylish either, if i am honest...). but yes to second pair of gloves for night and also maybe a hat.

i am jealous as all hell, you will have a great time i am sure of it!