This editor-approved travel jacket works in the city and on the slopes

Ski season is upon us, and with that comes the annual conundrum of what to pack for a ski trip. Baggage allowance woes linger in the back of every weekend snow-seeker’s mind, and what to wear on a plane now includes layer upon layer of cold-weather essentials. But there’s one item that everyone heading on a winter getaway should consider, and it’s come full fashion circle, just like any memorable trend piece.

The fleece was first designed in the 1970s by Patagonia as a way to stay warm in the…