These Six Fleece Essentials Got Us All Hot

Fleece is part of the de facto uniform in mountain towns, making everything from mid-layers to beanies cozier, warmer, and better looking. Here are six reasons to love the stuff even more.
Photo: Vans Suede Fleece Sk8-Hi Reissue ($75)
These fleece-lined high tops upgrade a classic silhouette with cold days in mind, while the Scotchgard-sealed suede looks sharp.

A slim fleece vest like the Tacoma is the perfect layering piece for winter. It slips over a button-down and under your favorite jacket.

Wear this aviator-style fleece-lined cap on the nastiest days. A drop-down bill keeps snow off your face, while ear flaps fight the cold.

The large-coverage Cornice glasses were originally released in 1991, but Smith brought them back as part of its Archive line this winter. The old-school look is complemented by a classic two-tone fleece carrying case.

Stitched from the fabric left over from the North Face’s best-selling Denali jacket, this recycled polyester throw packs down into its own stuff sack for easy carrying.

Show your pup you care by splurging on this lux fleece sleeper, which comes in nine different national park-themed patterns.