A mountain holiday does not mean spending the entire trip in ski clothes. Lunch at a hotel, drinks on a terrace, shopping in the village or a special dinner all create opportunities for a different kind of winter dressing.

Outerwear usually remains the starting point. A long coat, faux-fur jacket or oversized textured piece can be worn over relatively simple clothing and still create a dressed-up look. Cream, white and soft pastels offer an alternative to the darker colours traditionally associated with winter wardrobes.

Accessories can take the outfit further. Large sunglasses, jewellery, an interesting handbag or a pair of boots can make practical winter clothing feel more polished without requiring formal clothes underneath.

There is also room for pieces that might seem unexpected in the mountains. Dresses, skirts and lighter fabrics can work for indoor occasions when combined with a substantial coat and appropriate footwear. Even bridal and occasionwear can take on a completely different character against a snowy landscape.

Mountain resorts have long provided a setting for this more glamorous approach to winter fashion. The contrast between snow, dramatic outerwear and elegant clothing continues to influence fashion shoots and holiday wardrobes today.

The practical side still matters, particularly when moving between indoors and outdoors. Layers and suitable footwear make it easier to dress for the setting without giving up comfort completely.

It shows that a winter trip can accommodate more than one wardrobe. Ski clothing may dominate the slopes, but away from them there is plenty of room to dress up.

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