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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.
➼ Our top picks
➼ More tried-and-true favorites
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Materials: 100 percent nylon | Available in sizes XS–L | Colors: 4
Love a layered look? This best-selling Alo puffer features a double-zip-closure front, designed to look like a jacket styled over a fitted vest. Wear the coat open to show off the hidden “second layer” or closed for added warmth. Both our editorial assistant Brooke LaMantia and photo editor Maridelis Morales Rosado love to wear theirs on the coldest of days.
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.
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.
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.
Photo: Retailer
Materials: 100 percent recycled polyamide | Sizes: XS–XL | Colors: One
Another cute cropped option, this Coach puffer jacket is a pillowy-soft design reminiscent of the brand’s popular pillow Tabby bags. Made of recycled polyamide, the cozy puffer features a funnel collar lined with soft sherpa along with the brand’s signature “C” emblem detail on the jacket cuff.
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.
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.
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.
Materials: Leather, duck down, feathers | Sizes: XS-XXL | Colors: One
Moose Knuckles puffer coats are a New York staple. They tapped Raul Lopez, Brooklyn-born designer of Luar for a collaboration that married the signature bomber style of Moose Knuckles with the silhouette of Luar. With a non traditional zipper and puffer details, it makes for the perfect statement coat.
Photo: Retailer
Materials: 100 percent polyester | Sizes: 34–44 | Colors: One
Leopard print is a pattern neutral in our books. This Rouje printed puffer makes a roaring statement with its covered snap-button front and a removable belt that you can use to cinch the waist.
Photo: Retailer
Materials: 100 percent polyester | Sizes: XS–XL | Colors: One
Cut fashion writer Danya Issawi is a fan of Celia B’s crazy prints and swears by the warmth of this sparkling puffer. And if you’re over the sleeves (or if it gets too warm), zip them off to transform the coat into a fun, glittering vest.
Photo: Retailer
Materials: Down, feather fill | Sizes: XS–3XL | Colors: One
Whether you’re hitting the slopes, or bracing the wintry New York streets, this jacket from Zara Ski is bound to keep you warm. A favorite of the Cut’s deputy culture editor, Brooke Marine, this technical down jacket is made of water- and wind-resistant fabric, and features thermal insulation for cold-weather climates. The breathable jacket’s front pockets also boast polar fleece interior lining for extra warmth.
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