Can I ski in Berne Apparel? The shell is 100% cotton, the filler is 100% polyester, and the lining 100% nylon.

Question

They're overalls and look like someone you would wear to work on mechanics with.

So far, they're all that I've got. Will they keep me warm and dry?

Answer 1

Warm, yes. Dry, no.

Ideally, you want a waterproof shell, but try ScotchGuarding those overalls. It won't be great, but it should keep you somewhat dry. Perhaps more importantly, make sure you don't wear cotton next to your skin (silk or something synthetic like UnderArmour is best). Cotton will soak up moisture - you want something that will wick the moisture away as your base layer.