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Best puffer jackets: 25 Fashion Editor-approved puffers for winter
Like wearing your duvet, outdoors
The puffer jacket is basically the perfect winter coat. On cold, dreary winter mornings, why wouldn't you want to leave the house wearing the fashion equivalent of your cosy duvet? Precisely. Especially now we're approaching the absolutely-bloody-freezing temps with the prospect of actual snow...
Puffers are more casual than a camel coat, more water-resistant than a teddy coat, and *ideal* to wear with jeans. You can go as thick and pillowy as you want, with extra padding, or you could opt for the thinner and the very stylish sister of the puffer - the quilted jacket, that's all over the high street right now, with a subtle layer of insulation.
The North Face, Columbia, Berghaus, and M&S Goodmove have ace sporty options, while Everlane, Zara, and & Other Stories do stylish everyday picks. Whether you're looking for one to wear to the gym, the pub, or to work, we've got you covered (literally).
Scroll down to shop our fashion team's pick of the best puffers out there this season.
We love a classic puffer, ofc, but for when you want something a little more fashion-forward, this COS number is a real winner. It's just as warm and water-resistant, but with a more refined silhouette – and incidentally, it looks rather like the Loewe puffer celebs have been loving recently (but for LOADS less).
Mega collab alert! Our faves Reformation have joined forces with extreme weather pros Canada Goose to create a dreamy collection of luxe puffer jackets, gilets and head scarfs. With sustainability at the brand's heart, the pieces are created using recycled and plant based fibres and responsibly sourced down. This particular red puffer is an investment piece for sure, but a very stylish one that will get you *lots* of compliments too.
With heat locking abilities and water repellent Stormwear technology, M&S delivers this high quality feather and down puffer for a bargain price. Available in all the classic shades, black, camel and navy, it's a high street winner.
Like getting dressed in a big, fluffy marshmallow. Ideal for gloomy winter mornings.
Uniqlo is the secret high street spot that fashion editors love to shop for the best basics - like this excellent puffer.
The Scandinavians sure know a thing or two about staying warm in winter – so it's little surprise that Stockholm-based brand Stand Studio has absolutely nailed this oversized puffer design.
Joy in a jacket. Available in sizes L to 4XL, in both cream and purple shades.
Designed to withstand wind, rain and temperatures of up to -20ºC, this long Zara puffer really does do it all. Pair with mini platform UGGs and black jeans for a cool "soccer mom" vibe.
A fresh twist on the '90s classic puffer, we're obsessed with the bow details that are both cute and functional – they're used to cinch in the waist for a more close-fitting style.
Comfy, oversized, high-volume and high-necked to keep the warmth well and truly IN. The shiny finish adds fashion points too.
Holzweiler + Emili Sindlev & Mads Emil Grove Møller convertible quilted shell down jacket
Designed in collaboration with stylists Emili Sindlev and Mads Emil Grove Møller, this quilted shell puffer comes in the perfect shade of Barbie pink – and it's 70% off RN too.
If you wanna secure this super cool, extra-oversized puffer, you're going to have to move fast... The black colourway has almost sold out already, and this new-in brown shade is next.
Errr, can you get any cosier than a puffer covered in sherpa fleece? No, no you can't.
You have to check out Arket for some seriously high-quality puffer jackets. This staple black number is filled with 100% recycled down and feathers and sports a two way zip for both style and ventilation.
As if the statement metallic gold shade of this Kate Spade puffer wasn't reason enough to buy it, it's also reversible meaning you get two coats in one. And the second side is even cuter: navy blue with gold star details. Divine.
Cult LA activewear brand is about so much more than yoga clothes... Case in point: this *gorge* velour-covered cropped puffer jacket, that's got our names written aalllllll over it.
Lululemon's long Wunder Puff jacket has a cinched-in waist and two way zipper for all your adjustable styling needs. It comes in another six colours, too, but this neutral caramel-brown shade is our fave – and it's bang on trend too.
Farm Rio Romantic Garden reversible belted padded quilted printed shell jacket
Who said puffer jackets had to be dull? This Farm Rio beauty is anything but, and it's guaranteed to spark joy on even the grimmest of winter days.
The oversized, pointy collar detail on this diamond quilted GANNI coat gives it a fashion-forward feel. Available in both black and khaki, it's the fashion girl's cold weather staple.
Love the shape, love the shade, love the hood... Love it all! You'll be snug as a bug in this down puffer, even if you copy the model and rock it with cycling shorts.
Maddy Alford is the Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan UK and Women's Health UK, covering fashion content online and in print. Maddy specialises in shopping galleries and first-person reviews of the best fashion buys, from jeans and jewellery to wedding dresses, gymwear, and winter coats. She also writes op-eds on on pop culture, viral fashion moments, travel journalism, fitness, and the LGBTQ+ community's relationship with style. Maddy is also a fashion stylist who has worked on over 100 photoshoots at Hearst, including those starring Raye, Niall Horan, and Lena Dunham. Previously, she has worked in fashion PR and e-commerce, including stints at ELLE US and UK, Net-a-Porter, InStyle, and Time Out New York. Maddy has ten years of experience in the fashion industry in both London and New York City, after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. She is passionate about second-hand shopping, inclusive fashion, running on Regent's Canal, and finding London's cosiest pubs.
Sophie Leen is the Bookings Editor for Cosmopolitan UK and Women's Health UK. She specialises in creating fashion and shopping content across both digital and print platforms, as well as producing all of our fashion editorial photoshoots, which have included our digital cover with Olly Alexander and our curve influencer’s letter to the high street story. Sophie also looks after our Try Before You Train franchise where our team have tested and reviewed over 100 gymwear items.
Clementina Jackson is the Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan and Women’s Health UK, covering everything from celebrity style and catwalk trends to buzzy brands and the cult products you need to know about (and shop before they sell out). She also commissions first-person and long-form fashion features, oversees shopping content and tests out the latest industry innovations. Clementina previously worked as Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, during which time she profiled high-end designers, interviewed everyone from Priyanka Chopra to Jane Fonda, and launched the Cut To Size franchise to shine a light on size-inclusive fashion. During this time, she was also named as a PPA 30 Under 30 award winner. Having worked in journalism for more than six years, Clementina has also written for the likes of Harper’s Bazaar, Red, Vanity Fair, Condé Nast Traveller and Italy Segreta, covering everything from luxury travel, lifestyle and restaurants to photography and interiors.
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