Retro-style one-piece ski suits are starting to grow in popularity and are making a comeback on the slopes! People are once again embracing suiting in bold colors and enjoying the convenience of an “all-in-one” ski suit. Although your first impression of a one-piece ski suit may recall the 1980s, the suit was invented in 1948 by Italian designer and skier Emilio Pucci. Pucci originally designed ski suits for the Reed College ski team to keep the team as warm as possible. At the time, ski suits were terrible at retaining heat, so keeping his team warm would give them a competitive edge against any opponent.

 

Not only were Pucci's suits significantly warmer than any other suit available at the time, they were also incredibly convenient. Instead of having to carry multiple bags to store your essentials, now you can store all of those things in your suit. When others saw Pucci's designs, they were smitten. The one-piece ski suit was then published in Harper’s Bazaar magazine and the rest is history. One-piece ski suits have been popular since their inception, but reached their peak in the 1980s. People love to express themselves through flashy snowsuits. Many ski jackets of the time were made with extremely bright colors and fun patterns that could catch anyone's eye. In the '80s, hair, pants, spandex tights, etc. seemed to get bigger and brighter. Of course, people are ecstatic about one-piece ski suits. However, as the 1980s ended and the 1990s arrived, the popularity of these suits began to decline. People came to think of these suits as too exaggerated or frumpy, and for a long time, they were considered simply uncool. Still, onesies will prevail! Over the past few years, and especially this ski season, people have once again begun to express their personality through fashion choices. One-piece suits are available in many fun patterns, so you can fully express yourself.