There is so much choice out there when it comes to women's ski wear, and whether this is your first time on the slopes or you fancy changing up your ski style, you may not know where to start.

The two main choices would be either an all in one ski suit, or having two separate pieces like a ski jacket and ski pants or salopettes. There are some key points of difference between the two, and this guide is going to talk through the pros and cons of both.

Ski suits, one pieces, all in one, onesies.. whatever you want to call them, a ski suit is a piece of ski wear that is a ski jacket and ski trousers all in one. They tend to have a full length zip down the torso and a hood is optional. A ski jacket is exactly that, a jacket that has been specifically created to be used for skiing, as it has ski features and is weather appropriate. Ski trousers are over trousers that are made using waterproof and breathable fabrics, they're made to wear over other layers. Salopettes are ski pants that have braces that are worn over the shoulders, under the ski jacket but over the rest of the layers.

When you wear a ski suit, you have complete cover from the snow. Since you don't have the gap in your midriff like you do with two separate pieces of ski wear, you don't have any way of the powder snow entering up your jacket or down your waist band. And not showing that midriff means you'll actually be warmer in your one piece than if you had two pieces. In the same way the snow can't enter, your body heat can't escape as easily. A ski suit is for you if you want ease when you're getting ready. You don't need to think about which ski jacket goes with a certain pair of ski trousers. Most ski suits are created with movement in mind, the joints will be ergonomically fitted to ensure there's no restricted movements and they provide a feeling of comfort and freedom.

Our snow suits are made with complete ski features including ski pass pockets, snow gaitors and a zip gusset at the hem. They're also made using waterproof and breathable stretch fabrics. Our Supremacy and Flurry snow suits both come with hoods, whereas our Supremacy II doesn't. However having a hood or not is personal choice.

On the other hand, if you do decide to go with a ski suit, there are some negatives that you need to be aware of. Ski suits can't really be worn day to day off the slopes in the same way that a ski jacket can be. It doesn't have that dual usage that other pieces of ski wear have. You're also restricted in regards to if something gets damaged. If the pants on the ski suit get damaged beyond repair in some way, you would need to replace the full suit rather than just getting a new pair of ski pants. The only other major con of a full ski suit is you have to remove the full thing when you go to the toilet. You should wear base and mid layers underneath to make sure that you're warm on the slopes and so that you don't feel exposed if you do need to unzip the suit for any reason, including going to the restroom.

If you decide to wear a ski jacket and pants combo, you have a lot more flexibility then you have with a ski suit. You're able to mix and match your layers depending on the weather and the temperature. You can also mix and match pattern wise when it comes to your jacket and trousers. Here at Dare 2b, we stock a ski jackets in a range of different colours and prints, with matching salopettes also available. You can opt to go all matching or you can choose to go with a contrasting look or even a monochrome vibe. The slope is really your runway.

Buying two separate pieces of ski wear could potentially be more cost effective for you than having a ski suit. You also have the option of getting more wear out of your ski jacket day to day during the Winter, decreasing the overall cost per wear value. Ski jackets are made to be waterproof and insulated for the slopes so they would be more than capable of handling anything the British Winter can throw at you.

Another big bonus that comes with wearing a separate ski jacket and pants is you don't need to completely strip down to use the bathroom!

Along with the positives, comes the negative. The main negative that comes with wearing two pieces, is that you don't have as much protection from the snow as you would in a ski suit. Ski jackets do come with a snow skirt to help stop any powder getting up your back but there is still the chance of any fine snow making its way up. You may also find yourself a little bit more restricted depending on the cut, style and fit of the ski jacket and pants. And you also have more choices to make, you have to choose and style two pieces of ski wear, rather than just having the one suit.

It really does come down to personal choice whether you decide to wear a full ski suit or have a set of ski jackets and salopettes. They both have their own positives and negatives, it's worth thinking about what you want from your ski wear and comparing it to this list. Other key features to consider include what the weather is going to be like whilst you're out skiing, what the type of terrain is and even your skill level. Do you need more body protection etc?

You can shop our full collection of women's ski wear here.