Puffer-coat weather is coming. That’s right. It’s almost that time of year when the New York streets are filled with variations of puffy.
A good puffer coat, however? It should keep you warm and cozy while also transitioning from your most casual times to your most statement-making moments. That’s why coat materials are an important factor. When you’re dressing more for fall, puffer coats can range in fabrics from velvet and faux fur to patent leather. Of course, during the actual winter, you want a puffer that is insulated and protects you from whatever precipitation that will appear. This is when water-resistant and down fabrics come into play.
People are often reluctant to pull out their big winter puffers when the freezing winter arrives, but when you have a cool puffer jacket that’ll turn heads in the streets, you’ll want to whip out that coat no matter how cold it is. Whether it’s 60 degrees or 26 degrees, below are a handful of puffer options that will keep your body temperature regulated while also making you feel a good type of puffy.
So, you’re looking for the best puffer jacket?
➼ Our top picks
➼ More tried-and-true favorites
Our Top Picks
The Fan Favorite
Super World The Super Puff
Materials: 100 percent responsibly sourced down | 3XS–2XL | Colors: 17
It’s not hard to see why this is such a favorite, beloved by models including Bella Hadid. The viral puffer comes in a number of styles and even more colors. Filled with responsibly sourced goose down, it’s water-repellent, wind-resistant, and engineered to deliver warmth.
If You Want a Wrap Coat
Universal Standard Kanda Puffer 2
Materials: 100 percent polyester | Sizes: 4XS–4XL | Colors: 6
Reviewers love this puffer because it’s so flattering and cozy and provides some warmth. The wrap coat is made for layering over your winter looks and improving, not overpowering, them. You can grab it in two shades, including the standard black, and sizes up to 4XL.
The Cloud-like Puffer
Free People Solid Cotton Candy Puffer
Materials: 100 percent nylon | Sizes: XS–XL | Sizes: 4
This Free People puffer is great for layering with its effortless silhouette and tie details at the cuff.
The Fluffy Fleece One
Women’s Emmalyn UGGfluff Puffer Jacket
Materials: 100 percent polyester | Sizes: XXS–3X | Colors: 4
Match your favorite UGG boots to this fluffy fleece puffer that features fleece-lined pockets, made to keep your hands nice and toasty in the winter cold. Plus, it’s finished with an adjustable bungee drawcord at the hem.
The One That’s True to Its Name
The Very Warm Realtree Edge Anorak Puffer
Materials: 100 recycled polyester | Size: XS–XXL | Colors: 6
Senior shopping editor Bianca Nieves loves how this puffer is true to its name. She loves wearing hers throughout winter with only a T-shirt underneath. As somebody who is from the Caribbean, that’s a big feat! Plus, every time she wears it, at least three people stop and ask where is the puffer from.
The Classic Long Puffer
Canada Goose Marlow Parka
Materials: 100 percent recycled nylon | Sizes: 2XS–2XL | Colors: 4
This Canada Goose parka is a sleek seasonal staple that is sure to get you through any and every type of winter weather. It has soft, water-repellent fabric, and the brand’s iconic goose fill can withstand freezing temps down to 30 below.
The One to Brace All the New York Weather
Gap Big Puff Coat
Materials: 100 percent PrimaLoft® P.U.R.E.™ fill | Sizes: 2XS–2XL | Colors: 2
Whether you live in New York or any other city that gets hit with below freezing winter weather, you need a durable puffer like Gap’s Big Puff Coat. Not only is it affordable, it’s the perfect winter coat with its quilted water-resistant shell, down insulation and microfleece zippered front.
The One That’s Comforter Cozy
Quince Responsible Down Long Puffer
Materials: 100 percent recycled polyester | Sizes: XS–2XL | Colors: 10
Want to feel like you’re cozy in bed when you’re outside? It’s possible with Quince’s five-star down puffer coat. Made of goose down, 100 percent recycled polyester, fleece-lined pockets, and soft knit storm cuffs with thumbholes, this ultrawarm coat will not only keep you fully insulated, you’ll feel like you’re wrapped up in your comforter.
The Simon Biles–Approved Puffer
Athleta Downtown Puffer Parka
Materials: 10 percent recycled polyester | Sizes: XXS–3X | Colors: 4
Simone Biles wore a custom version of this insulated parka on the sidelines of the December Chiefs vs. Packers playoff game, and we’ve loved it ever since. It’s made from 100 percent recycled materials, plus it features a removable hood, zip pockets, and a high collar.
The Lightweight Puffer
Everlane The Long Quilted Liner
Materials: 100 percent recycled polyester | Sizes: 4–12 | Colors: 3
On those brisk fall and early spring days when the weather is just a bit nippy, a lightweight puffer is exactly what you need. This quilted jacket from Everlane is a great year-round staple made of a light puff material that is ideal for transitional weather layering.
More Tried-and-True Options
The Athleisure Puffer
Alo Gold Rush Puffer
Materials: 100 percent nylon | Available in sizes XS–L | Colors: 4
Alo’s best-selling Gold Rush Puffer is the versatile coat you can count on to throw on for errands, use an added layer over your gym clothes, or even as your casual travel jacket.
The Cool Cropped Puffer
RUDSAK Yvette Women’s Crop Down Puffer
Materials: 100 percent polyester | Sizes: XS–XL | Colors: 3
Made for both comfort and style, this trendy puffer jacket by Rudsak is for those who love to make an outerwear statement. The cropped down puffer features a unique corduroy exterior and a lapel-like contrasting collar, making it a standout piece to elevate your winter wardrobe.
The Discounted Designer One
Jacquemus Caraco Padded Shell Jacket
Materials: 100 percent nylon | Sizes: 34–44 | Colors: One
We love the billowy shape of this Jacquemus puffer jacket, complete with curved sleeves and a wide funnel neck. Plus, you can nab this pretty puffer for 50 percent off.
The Metallic Option
Tory Burch Classic Down Puffer
Materials: 100 percent Nylon | Sizes XS–XL | Color: One
Because metallics are (still) trending. This quilted down puffer from Tory Burch’s winter capsule collection can be styled with ski pants for the slopes or denim for a sleek winter look.
The Pink Puffer
Save The Duck Animal Free Puffer Jacket Biddy in Bloom Pink
Materials: 100 percent nylon | Sizes: 00–7 | Colors: 4
Brighten up the dark and gloomy winter with a pretty pop of pink. We love the sleek and shiny outer finish of Save the Duck’s popular coats, which are also known for their sustainable and ecofriendly designs made of animal-free down.
The Cinched-Waist Puffer
Moncler Bruneaux Long Down Jacket
Materials: Nylon, polyester | Sizes 00–5 | Colors: One
Who says a puffer coat can’t show off your figure? If you’re looking for something a little more form-fitting, show off your silhouette with this stylish cinched-waist Moncler down jacket.
Another Big Puffer
Norma Kamali Sleeping Bag Coat
Materials: 100 percent nylon | Sizes: XS/S–M/L | Colors: 4
If you aren’t familiar with Norma Kamali’s famed Sleeping Bag Coat, it’s time to get familiar. Channel your inner André Leon Tally fabulousness with this chicly oversize puffer coat, sure to turn heads anywhere you go. The iconic coat also comes in a long version.
$425 at Forward by Elyse Walker
The Oversize Puffer
Ganni Oversized Mix Puffer
Materials: Recycled polyamide, viscose | Sizes: XS/S–L/XL | Colors: 2
If you’re looking for a big puffer that’s stylish and will still look good with your tall leather boots, this is the coat for you. While most big winter weather coats have a similar, often hooded, padded design, this coat features a sleek piping down the front with a cool, pointed collar.
The Sculpted Puffer
KHY Sculpted Puffer Jacket
Materials: 100 percent polyester | Sizes: XXS–4XL | Colors: 6
Kylie Jenner’s in-demand puffers are back in collaboration, once again with Entire Studios. And while there’s a range of puffer styles to choose from, we love this Sculpted puffer-jacket style with a fitted, almost corset-like silhouette and high-neck zipper. You’ll feel both snatched and warm.
The Faux-Leather One
Apparis Jemma Puffer Jacket
Materials: Polyurethane, viscose | Sizes: XXS–XXL | Colors: 3
A leather jacket but sans leather? Yes! Replace your typical leather-jacket style with this animal-free faux-leather puffer jacket. The soft and responsibly made puffer is a fun (and much warmer) leather-jacket alternative.
The Retro ’90s One
North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket
Materials: 100 percent recycled nylon | Sizes: XS - 3XL | Colors: 12
For those who like the look of a retro coat, try this ’90s throwback puffer from North Face. The camo pattern is an automatic standout and can be slightly oversize due to the men’s collection shape design. But if the camo isn’t for you, the classic coat comes in variety of bold solid shades.
The Reversible Puffer
Farm Rio Black Sweet Mermaids Reversible Puffer Jacket
Materials: 100 percent nylon | Sizes: XXS–XL | Colors: One
Why only have one puffer coat when you could have two? Get your money’s worth with this reversible pick from Farm Rio — it features bold and colorful designs on both sides, a high neckline, elastic cuffs, and large pockets.
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