What to wear for a very end of season ski trip (and how to look after your kit when you get back)

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The 2026 ski season may be drawing to a close, but there’s still time to book an Alpine escape before the snow melts.

In fact, there’s been a late sprinkling of the stuff in plenty of European resorts , so now is as good a time as any after a patchy season.

Spring skiing can be some of the best, with a higher chance of sunny days, warmer temperatures and perhaps even a bluebird day (when clear, sunny conditions follow snowfall) or two.

If the weather isn’t playing ball, there’s still plenty of fun to be had in ski resorts off the slopes.

Just so long as you know what to wear , that is.

“End-of-season skiing is all about versatility,” says Cassie Easton, co-founder of skiwear brand, My Sunday Ski.

“Bluebird days might mean sunshine on the slopes, but temperatures can still shift quickly with altitude and time of day, so layers are absolutely key.”
The difference at this time of year, according to Easton, is how you layer.

“This is where lighter, more considered pieces come into their own,” she says.

“Think breathable base layers, a soft mid layer or cashmere jumper, and either a sleek ski suit or a lighter insulated jacket you can easily unzip or remove as the day warms up.”
With changeable weather conditions causing changes in light and visibility (it can be sunny one minute and a white out the next), great goggles are also crucial at this time of year.

Glasses brand Jimmy Fairly has some of the best — not to mention most reasonably priced — on the market at the moment.

The vintage-style oversized shape looks chic, but it’s the two interchangeable lenses that really make the difference.

One is polarised for sunny or partly cloudy days, while the second is specially designed for low-light conditions.

Glasses wearers will be pleased to hear that you can also slot frames into them, or have the lenses personalised with a prescription.

But with any luck, this will be a time for sunglasses and posing.

Make the most of the shield-style aviator frames that are all over the high street at the moment while you can.

Then there are the base layers, which might be more on show given warmer conditions.

“This is a moment to lean into fashion-led layers,” says Easton.

“Pieces that deserve to be seen, whether that’s a perfectly cut base layer or a statement mid layer.

End-of-season dressing is unapologetically sociable: long lunches, sunglasses on, jacket off.

“Your layers should feel as good at 2,000m as they do on a sun-drenched terrace, seamlessly taking you from piste to party.” In search of chic ski layers, turn to classics like Perfect Moment and Goldbergh, or trusty sport brands like Lululemon and Alo Yoga.

As for how to look after your gear once you’ve crashed back down to earth from the heady heights of the mountains, there are a few tips to bear in mind.

Of course, individual care labels will provide the clearest instruction, and a specialist dry cleaner may be worth considering.

“Start by making sure everything is completely dry before storing,” says Easton.

“Even slight moisture can cause damage over time, so proper air-drying is essential.

For storage, avoid compressing your gear too tightly, especially anything with down or insulation.

These pieces need space to maintain their shape and function.

Store in a cool, dry place, ideally hanging or loosely folded rather than vacuum-packed.”
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That way, your glorious gear will look — and feel — just as good next season as it did this year.

Gstaad Ski Suit, £341 (from £455), mysundayski.co.uk
Ski goggles, £135, jimmyfairly.com
Merino wool sweater, £350, perfectmoment.com