There’s really no reason to walk around looking like a penguin decked out in a floor-length puffer coat by The North Face. Whether you’re heading to the ski slopes or just stuck in the cold for the next, oh, four to five months, there are so many aesthetically superior puffer options that will keep you looking cool and feeling toasty.
While you can always count on the convenience of neutral-toned outerwear, especially when it has a flattering cut, these days puffers also work in mainstream trends like velvet and plaid. They come in cropped versions, poncho cuts and even sport pearl embellishments, all in a range of price points. Even Kate Middleton and Kendall Jenner love them.
“Puffers are always in fashion because they’re lightweight yet warm,” Think Royln co-founders Pattie Friedman and Kristin Wielenga point out. “This season they are more playful and versatile. The poncho specifically is a styling tool item that can be worn eight months a year depending how you layer it.”
And standard solid black puffers look boring next to fashion’s newest offerings. “Prints are huge: florals, camo, plaid, animal and snake,” said the duo. “Popular apparel trends are now seen in outerwear and people do not just own one coat anymore, but have built out an outerwear wardrobe. Metallics are also huge both as an all-over color and in the details, such as lining.”
With that in mind, here’s a look at some of the standout styles to get cozy in this winter.
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Puffers That Are as Stylish as They Are Warm
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Think Royln
Park Avenue Poncho, $298 at Think Royln
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Lululemon
Cloudscape Jacket, $248 at Lululemon
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Herschel Supply Co.
Featherless High Fill Jacket, $99.99 at Herschel Supply Co.
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Moncler
Caille Leopard Print Down Puffer Jacket, $1,950 at Nordstrom
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Alala
City Puffer Jacket, $365 at Alala
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KENDALL + KYLIE
Puffer Jacket, $195 at Revolve
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I.AM.GIA
Asta Puffer Jacket, $253 at I.AM.GIA
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Prabal Gurung
Stud Plisse Faux Shearling Collar Ribbed Puffer Jacket, $3,595 at Saks
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Forever 21
Cropped Puffer Jacket, $58 at Forever 21
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I.AM.GIA
Hersilla Jacket, $144 at I.AM.GIA
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Blanc Noir
Reversible Gia Puffer, $249 at Carbon38
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RYU
Fairing Jacket, $185 at RYU
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Zoe Karssen
Oversized Hooded Puffer, $383.69 at Zoe Karssen
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Uniqlo
Lightweight Down Stand Collar Coat, $129.90 at Uniqlo
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Rachel Antonoff
Peggy Puffer, $398 at Rachel Antonoff
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Topshop
Velvet Puffer Jacket, $130 at Nordstrom
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Aritzia
Tna The Super Puff, $228 at Aritzia
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Parajumpers
Mariah, $525 at Parajumpers
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Sweaty Betty
Velvet Puffa Jacket, $295 at Sweaty Betty
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Bogner
Zaida Down Ski Jacket, $1,990 at Bogner
