Whether you will actually be hitting the slopes this winter season, or just playing snow-bunny in the city, the apres-ski sweater is a cozy and playful way to jazz up your weekend look. Modern styles are fun, trendy, and available in a variety of textures and silhouettes designed to suit all your cold-weather needs, from the chalet, to brunch downtown. With patterns ranging from dreamy fair isle, to subtle snowflake, to full-on winter wonderland, there is sure to be a piece for every fashion-loving snow-angel out there.

1. TNA Lambswool Sweater in New Deer ($85), available at Aritzia.

2. Cardigan Coat with Faux Fur ($398 US), from Juicy Couture.

3. Embroidered Pearl-Trim Sweater, ($95), available at Banana Republic.

4. FairIsle Cowl Neck Sweater ($79.50 US), from Tommy Hilfiger.

5. C&C California FairIsle Button Back Sweater ($196.30), available at Shopbop.

6. Stella McCartney Polar Bear Intarsia Wool and Alpaca Blend Sweater ($1145 US), available at Net-a-Porter.

7. Lauren by Ralph Lauren FairIsle Sweater ($153.20), available at Nordstrom.

8. Snowden Funnelneck Sweater-Jacket ($286 US), from J.Crew.

By: Elizabeth Pryde, Vancouver

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