Everything You Need To Know About Ski Town Fashion, Ever.

In this article, I will write about fashion. If you know me at all, you are probably thinking that I am not qualified to write about fashion. I don’t really fuss over clothes and I don’t like shopping. If you pay close attention (please don’t), you will notice that I wear the same pants four days a week. If it were up to me, I’d just wear my SmartWool merino base layer all day, every day. (They don't pay me per mention, I just really like the stuff).

This blasé attitude actually makes me the perfect person to advise you on Whistler fashion because nobody cares about fashion in Whistler. Or, as a friend said, people care about fashion in Whistler, but work hard to pretend that they don’t care about fashion. I sincerely do not care about fashion, so follow my leads, you pretenders!

Outfit One: Everyday Whistler Wear

Supermodel AND fashion photographer? Yeaaah girl.

The classic Whistler ensemble consists of a plaid flannel shirt (“flannie” to my sweet Australians) and some black leggings. You will wear your flannel shirt a lot, so consider it an investment piece. That’s why I got this one on sale at Winners in the men’s department. Yes, there is a hole in the armpit being held together by a safety pin. You think I’m joking.

Outfit Two: Homestyle

If you’re just chilling at home, you want comfort. That’s why you add Uggs to the mix. The rest of the world is so over Uggs, but I don’t care. Uggs are the ultimate indoor winter slipper. Even my roommate’s dog Doya likes Uggs. She likes eating the inside sheepskin lining. Mmm.

Outfit Three: Doing Stuff Clothes

Planning on leaving your house? No problem. Whether you are going to work, to walk the dog, to dinner or to the bar, all you need to do is toss on your snow boots. I bought these Sorels years ago, and I am told they are very trendy now, which makes me feel special.

Outfit Four: Special Occasions

Going somewhere flossy? A date, maybe, or a nice restaurant (off-season local special prices)? Trade up for a pair of actual boots that weren't designed to shovel snow in. I don’t bother conditioning, cleaning or polishing mine, so you will probably want to take my lead on that. I got them at Target so whatever.

Outfit Five: Hangover or Post-Mountain Attire

No time to shower between shredding and work? Big night last night? No problem, throw on a toque (“beanie”—what a silly word) and all your problems are solved.

PS This photo is why you will almost never see me in a toque off the mountain.

Outfit Six: Whistler Black Tie

Every now and then, you will need to attend an event that truly requires dressing to the nines. Maybe it’s a Cornucopia gala or your best friend’s wedding. When it’s time to pull out the stops, go to the back of your closet and fish out those high heels. High heels. Fancy!

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Sorry, gentlemen, I realize that this fashion post is not necessarily applicable to you. Do feel free to contact me for a personal fashion consultation.