Strafe Highlands Shirt Jacket ($319)
Though this shirt jacket is technically a mid-layer for the slopes, it’s stylish enough that you could wear it directly from the mountain to a nice restaurant afterward. Its combination of classy cut, Primaloft insulation, and soft fabrics make it super comfortable and one of the most versatile layers we tested.
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Cotopaxi Fuego Down Overalls ($285)
We loved these down overalls for almost every apres-ski scenario, and the skier or snowboarder in your life will love them, too. Thanks to the 800-fill down and a water-resistant DWR-finished shell, these bibs kept us toasty even when the apres session lasted late into the night. Plus, the fun colors are a joy to pick out of the crowd.
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Topo Designs Fleece Cap ($39)
Public service announcement: Fleece-brimmed hats are back. This Topo Designs cap is as cozy as they come, with a wrap-around ear flap and buttery-soft polyester. Your friend or family member who’s willing to take fashion risks won’t take it off.
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Crap Eyewear The Heavy Tropix Sunglasses ($89 for Non-polarized and $109 for Polarized)
Whoever you gift the Heavy Tropix shades this holiday season will be the coolest-looking person on the mountain ( our friends would literally steal these off our heads when we tested them last season). Plus, with C-39 plastic lenses, they’re less likely to shatter than glass, so they won’t have to worry about inevitably dropping these in the resort parking lot.
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Outerknown Blanket Shirt ($168)
There’s no reason the woman in your life can’t look good and feel good this season. She’ll love to get stuff done in the Outerknown Blanket shirt because it’s both super flattering and it’s durable enough for outdoor chores, like chopping wood.
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