With half-term trips to Val Thorens, Tignes and Sauze d'Oulx getting booked, and the first snow forecasts coming in for the Alps, it's a good time to sort out your ski kit. This season you can do that with Nobody's Princess in the UK.
Nobody's Princess is a size-inclusive women's ski and snowboard outerwear brand, designed in Australia for women who've never found ski trousers or jackets that fit. Our full range is now available in UK sizes 6 to 24 at nobodysprincess.co.uk, priced in pounds. Orders are now fulfilled locally in the UK, so you're no longer waiting on international delivery from Australia to get your kit before your trip.
You can also try us on in person. The shops below stock our ski trousers, salopettes, jackets and anoraks, and we'd love it if you supported them.
Wet & Wild – Hull
Wet & Wild has been at the heart of Hull's paddling community for more than 30 years. Alongside paddleboards, coaching and club sessions, the shop carries snow gear and offers ski and snowboard servicing before the season, so you can get your kit tuned and try on our trousers in the same visit. Find them at 619 Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 6SU, or on Instagram at @fi_wet_and_wild.
Tallington Lakes Pro Shop – Stamford, Lincolnshire
The Tallington Lakes Pro Shop has been serving customers since 1975, and was previously Wentworth Action Sports. It sits on the Tallington Lakes site north of Peterborough, which has its own dry ski slope as well as lakes for water sports. The shop does ski and snowboard boot fitting, custom footbeds and heat moulding, so it's a good place to sort your boots and your trousers together. It's at Barholm Road, Stamford PE9 4RJ, and on Instagram at @tallington_lakes.
Snowfit – Norwich
Snowfit has been a ski and snowboard specialist since 1998. As well as clothing and hardware, they service skis and snowboards in-house and offer boot fitting and adjustments. Visit them at Unit C & D, Yarefield Park, Old Hall Road, Norwich NR4 6FF, or on Instagram at @snowfit_revolutionz.
Outdoor Action – Blackburn
Outdoor Action has more than 50 years of experience in outdoor gear, and its Blackburn superstore covers over 30,000 square feet. It's a full outdoor shop with camping, walking and travel kit as well as skiing and snowboarding, and there's a ski and snowboard service too. You'll find it at 26 King Street, Blackburn BB2 2DH, and on Instagram at @outdooraction_blackburn.
Love & Piste – East Leake, near Loughborough
Love & Piste has been selling skiwear for the whole family since 2000. The shop is in a rural spot in East Leake and is open all year round, and the team are keen skiers who are happy to help if it's your first trip. There's even a coffee corner while you browse. Find them at Alberts Barn, 33 Costock Road, East Leake, Loughborough LE12 6LY, or on Instagram at @loveandpiste.
The Ski Shop – Sevenoaks, Kent
The Ski Shop in Sevenoaks is a family-owned, independent specialist ski shop. Boot fitting is their thing (in their words, they're "not just selling ski boots, we're fitting them"), and they also service skis in their own workshop. Visit them at 113–117 St John's Hill, Sevenoaks TN13 3PE, or on Instagram at @the_ski_shop.
Absolute Snow – online
If you'd rather shop from home, Absolute Snow calls itself "The Mountain Sports Specialist" and carries a big online range across skiing, snowboarding, climbing and hiking. They also have a dedicated section for women's UK size 18+ ski jackets. Find them on Instagram at @absolutesnow.
Vampire Outdoor Gear – online
Vampire Outdoor Gear is a woman-owned and run online shop that describes itself as "the plus size outdoor specialists". They believe the outdoors is for every body, which is exactly why we're so pleased to be stocked there. Find them on Instagram at @vampireoutdoors.
Thinking of hiring instead?
Hiring ski clothing is popular in the UK, especially for a first trip. But if you wear a size 16 or above, or you're shorter or taller than average, hire kit is where the fit problems are at their worst. We've put together 10 reasons to buy your ski clothing rather than hire it if you're weighing it up. And if you want to try before you buy, that's what our stockists are for.
Before you go
Not sure which style to try on? Our guide to the best plus-size ski trousers in the UK explains which cut suits which shape, and our guide to the best ski jackets for curvy women covers the Anna Snow Jacket. If it's your first trip, start with what to wear skiing. You can also check your size on our ski trouser size guide before you head in.
We're so happy to be supporting these independent UK shops, and we can't wait to see you on the slopes.