Alo / MangoYou might not think of a puffer jacket as the chicest option in your coat closet, but they're a pretty essential style to surviving winter if you live anywhere with actual seasons.
Forget what you know about the style's reputation. Practicality doesn't automatically equate to uncool. And while some designs might have you looking like the Michelin man, there are plenty of styles that check both boxes: warm and effortlessly stylish.
In fact, these are so good you'll be shoving your fave wool trench to the back of your closet. Plus, they start at just $38! Meaning your bank account will stay as warm and cozy as your body in one of these jackets.
Keep scrolling to shop our favorite puffer jacket picks from Amazon, Quince, and more.
SXGYH Cropped Puffer Jacket Coat
This on-sale puffer is "super lightweight" but still keeps shoppers "warm in different environments"—plus, it has the perfect oversized, cozy fit.
Pioneer Camp Winter Cropped Puffer Jacket
This Amazon coat reminds me so much of the Aritzia Super Puff—just without the price tag. The $76 find is a steal, especially considering the quality. Shoppers gushed that they "don’t need to wear layers of clothing anymore to stay warm."
HEEKPEK Long Winter Coat
Speaking of Amazon coats that look way more expensive than they are, allow me to introduce you to the HEEKPEK style that could easily pass for a $1,000 version. The durable, ankle-length style has a water-repellent finish and hem slit that makes it so much easier to walk in.
Quince Responsible Down Cropped Puffer Jacket
Quince does everything well so, really, it's no surprise the brand's Responsible Down Puffer Jacket is straight-up perfection. The slightly cropped style is water- and wind-resistant, and comes in nearly every color option.
Mango Shiny Quilted Anorak
Mango's Shiny Quilted Anorak is technically for teens, but according to the brand, you can just size up one for your perfect fit. The bold red will add a gorg pop of color to any look.
Alo Aspen Love Puffer Jacket
Personally? I couldn't live without my Alo Aspen Love Puffer. It's definitely the most-worn piece in my wardrobe November through March (maybe even April if Punxsutawney Phil says so). It throws serious warmth and still allows room for extra layers underneath.
Responsible Down Belted Puffer Maxi Coat
I find a belt essential when wearing a long puffer because it actually gives you some sort of shape. This Quince version nails the look. According to reviewers, the style keeps them "ultra warm" even in the coldest parts of the country, like Minnestoa.
Heartloom Remi Jacket
This short belted puffer is impossibly chic (hello, did you see the faux fur collar!?) and actually does its job as a coat too—reviewers raved over its "cozy and warm" design.
Gap Faux Fur-Trim Puffer Jacket
If you're looking for something a little more exciting than all black, might I recommend picking a puffer in a good pattern? Gap's Faux Fur-Trim Jacket comes in the most on-trendy leopard print. It's just a bonus it's on major markdown.
Abercrombie Vegan Leather Short Puffer
This vegan leather puffer from Abercrombie elevates the winter look without sacrificing quality. The fabric is buttery-soft (so much so that it feels real), and the design features a zip-up front and plenty of pockets.
Aritzia Super Puff Shorty
Of course it wouldn't be a puffer roundup without at least one Aritzia Super Puff style. This Shorty cropped design will keep you warm in under to -4 degrees thanks to its 800+ fill-power premium down. The insulation really is unmatched.
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