Different Styles of Women’s Ski Jackets

Ski Jackets

With the beginning of the sport of downhill skiing women wore wool skirts, tweed coats, and hats designed specifically for skiing. The woman’s ski jacket was introduce in the 1950s. These jackets were made in the style of a waist length jacket with a drawstring around the waist, a zipper front with zippered inset pockets. The style also included a shirt type collar in a medium width made from cotton material. During the 50s women began wearing sweaters, wool coats and thin leggings to stay warm while skiing. Popular patterns during this time were plaid, hounds tooth and argyle.

Today, ski wear comes in a much wider variety of styles and materials. Modern jackets are made from water repellent materials such as man made synthetic materials. These lighter materials are used to allow for easier movement while on the slopes. The synthetic material also insulates the skier from the cold while keeping them dry with their water repellent fabric and they fit loose enough to allow you to perspire naturally while staying dry thanks to the water repellent inside lining.

There are many companies who manufacture ski jackets and there are many styles for women to choose from. When shopping for a ski jacket, women want not only the best in function and quality they also want style. One such jacket that meets a woman’s discerning taste is the Arc’teryx Alpha Jacket for women. The lightweight shell of this jacket is water repellent and windproof. Another popular jacket for the ski slopes is the the Columbia Sportswear Women’s parka. This parka has a removable hood and comes in a wide variety of colors, meets the style needs of women, they feel like a snug bug in a rug because it keeps them warm and dry while out on the slopes.

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Women's Ski and Snowboard Jackets

Lands’ End manufactures a wonderful down vest. This vest has a dropped back hem, two side pockets and is made of goose down with nylon facing that is water repellent. The warm goose down lining is made of 70% goose down and 30% goose feather. Lands End also manufactures a beautiful snow system jacket designed to keep you warm in any kind of weather wet or dry. It has an outer shell that can be worn by itself or for added warmth the liner can be zipped with the jacket. The outside of the jacket is made with Lands’ End own Aqua check material that provides waterproof protection to keep the snow and wet out while keeping you warm and dry. Added features for this jacket include plenty of pockets so you can carry your cell phone, sunglasses and ski goggles with you and still carry your ski equipment. This outer shell of this versatile stylish jacket is made of 100% nylon and the lining is 100% nylon. When heading for the slopes it is not only import to be warm and in style you will also want to make sure you ski wear is machine washable and will last through many ski vacations.

Although there are lots of features with womens ski jackets, you want one that keeps you warm, keeps you dry, doesn’t restrict your movements and it easy to care for. As you shop and try on jackets, keep in mind the main features you’re looking for and then look for those extra features that make the jacket all that much nicer. You’ll find lots of different women’s styles from conservative to wild so shop until you find the right one.

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