The Puffer Jacket
What’s the essential winter accessory? Is it a scarf? Slippers? You wouldn’t be wrong to name these items but they aren’t the essential items we’re thinking of. Think bigger, softer and warmer. Yes, the puffer jacket. This jacket is recognized by all as probably the most functional jacket to have on hand when winter comes rolling around and for good reason.
Perfect Puffer
What makes a good puffer? For one, you have the real puffers which are stuffed with down feathers which generally make them more insulated and useful to combat the bitter winter. Then you have synthetic down jackets which can be more affordable and frankly, we don’t really notice the difference between the two when it comes to warmth, but that’s just us. Depending on how much you’re willing to spend, this will determine how effectively warm your puffer will keep you.
Functional & Fashionable
We like to think the perfect down jacket is not only functional but it's also fashionable. Puffer jackets are great for casual wear, perfect for the snow and if you’re looking to make a style statement, well they’re pretty good for that too. Let’s just say we’re not hitting the ski slopes any time soon, but you can bet we’re wearing our puffers to weather the San Francisco fog and rain this fall and winter. There are cropped puffers, neon puffers, long puffer jackets, hooded, non-hooded and the list goes on and on but it stops here with our list of our favorite puffers for this season.
1. Tommy Hilfiger Mid Length Puffer Hooded Down Jacket
This puffer from Tommy Hilfiger is mid-length and super lightweight. So lightweight that it comes with its own packing bag for effective and space conscious storage or packing. It’s hooded and comes with a drawstring which is great to defend yourself from the rain and it comes in seven fabulous color options.
2. Amazon Essentials Women’s Heavyweight Puffer
This jacket isn’t the heaviest puffer on this list but for its price it’ll get the job done. We chose this jacket because we loved the fit of this coat. It has a drawstring waist which adds that extra feminine flair and waist accentuation that we haven’t found in other puffers. This coat comes in eight different color options but our favorite is the Metallic Taupe option which adds the perfect gleam for gloomy winter days.
This faux leather puffer jacket is a chic and practical option if fashion and keeping warm are high on your priorities list. It’s unique not only in it’s faux leather material but in its zipper pockets and high mock collar neck. The Breanna puffer is filled with alternative down feathers, is water repellent and the best part is, you can wash this jacket in the washing machine.
4. Athlisan Women’s Puffer Vest
Not exactly a puffer jacket, but pretty close. Sometimes a jacket is too warm and you want something for those brisk days yet the sun is shining. A puffer vest is a good alternative to a jacket and this one has mid-weight padding, a cropped fit and a faux leather fabric that comes in three basic neutral colors. It’s lightweight, stylish and great for layering over long sleeves and hoodies.
5. PrettyGarden Women’s Hooded Puffer Jacket
This windproof, down jacket is a slimmer fit than our previous options. If style is more your focus, then this is a great option. Its waist belt and slim sleeves taper nicely to the feminine silhouette and style well with jeans and leggings and will cover and keep you warm when worn over skirts and dresses.
Is there a perfect puffer? Well if there is then it’s probably found on this list. We’ve found that although all puffer coats appear the same, they’re actually not. Cropped, down or synthetic, mid length or hooded, there’s more than meets the eye when it comes to this classic winter coat. Don’t forget where you found your perfect puffer this winter, and don’t forget to thank us later.