
Cedric Buchet
As a born and raised Midwesterner, I know what it means to be cold—and not be prepared for the imminent wind chill to pass through your body like a soul-stealing ghost (it sounds dramatic, but trust me on this one). Unless you happen to live somewhere where winter simply feels like “cold summer,” braving the great outdoors is inevitable. One of the best ways to combat the bitter cold is with a top-notch puffer jacket—and thankfully, there are tons of chic and practical styles to sport with your favorite fall dresses, a pair of cute fall boots, or any other cold-weather staples you own.
Perhaps you attribute the puffy style’s return to the undeniable popularity of Aritzia’s Super Puff and The North Face Nuptse (or even the brand’s must-have collab with Gucci). Or maybe you just need a sporty alternative to your wool winter coats and leather jackets (because athleisure is year-round). Regardless, the best puffer jackets are ones you can throw on and go without a second thought on whether or not you need to wear any more layers.
Ahead, the best puffer jackets for women to shop now.
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Best Go-To Puffer
Aritzia
The Super Puff
Best Tried-and-True Puffer
The North Face
1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket
Best Colorful Puffer
Avec Les Filles
Envelope Collar Water Resistant Duvet Puffer Coat
Best Hooded Puffer
The Arrivals
TURBO Puff
Best Black Puffer
Zara
Hooded Quilted Jacket
Best Printed Puffer
Mayfair
Prince of Wales Mayfair Winter Jacket
Bests for Intense Winters
66 North
Askja Down Jacket
Best It-Girl Puffer
Nanushka
Hide Quilted Padded Vegan Leather Jacket
Best Fail-Safe Puffer
Canada Goose
Junction Parka Pastels
Best Long Puffer
Nobis
Jem Women’s Long Puffer
Best Bold Puffer
Apparis
Jemma Puffer Jacket
Best Sustainable Puffer
Everlane
The ReNew Long Puffer
Best Celeb-Approved Puffer
Mackage
Kay Jacket
Best Flight Jacket
Alpha Industries
MA-1 Quilted Flight Jacket
Best Viral Amazon Puffer
MEROKEETY
Winter Long Sleeve Zip Puffer Jacket
Best Sporty Puffer
Lululemon
Wunder Puff Cropped Jacket
Best Luxury Puffer
Gucci + The North Face
Hooded Embroidered Quilted Shell Down Jacket
Best Cashmere Puffer
Naked Cashmere
Rachel Puffer Jacket
Best Animal-Friendly Puffer
Save the Duck
Elsie Waterproof Puffer Jacket
Best Water-Resistant Puffer
Bernardo
Water Resistant Puffer Jacket
Best Packable Puffer
Madewell
Plus Airpuff Quilted Packable Puffer Jacket
Best Metallic Puffer
Moncler
Avoriaz Quilted Metallic Shell Down Jacket
Best Barbiecore Puffer
Rains
Boxy Puffer Jacket
Best Velour Puffer
Alo Yoga
Ribbed Velour Gold Rush Puffer
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