It's an insulated skirt, stuffed with either synthetic fill or down, that zips on and off. It comes in several different sporty-looking styles. The cheapest is about $100.

Skhoop, which is woman-owned, calls itself the Original Insulated Skirt Company—the company makes down and synthetic skirts in all lengths, ranging from mini to ankle-length.

Outerwear can bring to mind Columbia jackets, North Face coats, Patagonia vests and even, for the most daring, the occasional pair of fleece-lined jeans. RubyJupe, a newly-opened local clothing ...

Thanks to a growing number of companies producing high-performance skirts and dresses, women no longer have to look like the boys when climbing mountains or running in the mud.

The Helly Hansen Alpha 4.0 has an insulated build, a helmet-compatible hood and an adjustable powder skirt to prevent a snowy situation. There's also a Recco reflector, which is a small battery ...

Here are the best ski jackets for both men and women from top-rated brands like The North Face, Columbia and Helly Hansen.