Input on Aspen Dress Code, Please
 

It will be our first trip to Aspen for browsing, dining, and skiing. At 40-something, I don't care if I look a little out of place, but would like to avoid complete humiliation associated with wearing completely 'wrong' (or total tourist) clothes. I'm a little apprehensive by all the mention of Prada-clad skiers given that we are out there to relax. For those who know, what is 'par' for slopewear and townwear, please, for men and women? Thank you.

Well for starters, you'll run out of fingers and toes if you're counting full length furs. But don't let that intimidate you. You will want to be warm. It's in the minus temps today. There are all assortment of people, but all ski towns are generally casual. For going out at night, nice (warm) slacks, a sweater, waterproof shoes, scarf, hat, gloves, coat.... Often indoor places are overheated.

The locals are generally very down-to-earth people who really don't give a dang what you're wearing as long as you're comfortable in it. I've seen guys and gals dressed to the nines dining next to a table of people wearing t-shirts and flannel. If you run into a snob in Aspen, you've more likely run into a tourist than a local...and my own personal opinion is "Who cares what a snobby tourist thinks?"

I've skiied Aspen for two decades and the only snobby person I've ever experienced was the hostess at Cache Cache.

Jeans and sweaters and flannel alongside fur is very likely as furledleader said. Even in the nicest restaurants "apre ski casual" rules.

Don't be intimidated by Aspen's glitzy reputation. I have found it to be similar to any other Colorado ski town-- a mix of casual and glamorous. Staying warm and dry should be your prime concern.

Why does it matter? Unless you plan to wear clown costumes, anything is appropriate. Besides, you'll never see any of these people again!

I agree with MaureenB--I was there this summer and did not feel uncomfortable our out of place at all. Like everywhere you go you'll find a mix of people. I loved Aspen and hope you enjoy a great trip!