10 Products Alpine Skier Mikaela Shiffrin Recommends For Beginners

FP Movement Powder Vixen Softshell Bib ($298)

When I ask Shiffrin her preference on full snowsuits versus jackets paired with bibs or pants, she is decidedly pro-separates. "The bibs are really great to help keep your center warm," says Shiffrin.

Ever a girl's girl, she also touches on another key element of comfort for a long day on the slopes that makes snowsuits less appealing: "I always feel like you need to be able to have quick access to the bathroom. So depending upon what kind of one-piece you're wearing, they're just not that functional." A bib-and-jacket combo it is.