Fashion Already In Your Closet: 4 Ways to Wear Your Colorful Puffer Vest By Andrea Cheng Andrea Cheng Andrea Cheng is a New York-based writer and editor who covers all things fashion, celebrity style, beauty, and trends. She was previously the Digital Fashion News Editor at InStyle. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on November 21, 2013 @ 01:55PM Pin Share Tweet Email Trending Videos Photo: Courtesy Puffer vests are generally overlooked and underappreciated in many respects, earning a bad rap in the winter apparel arena for their shapeless (read: less than flattering) marshmallow-like silhouette and their ambiguous functionality that oftentimes elicit strong styling confusion: What about the arms?! Yet, there is a way to wear the padded piece in public without overheating or feeling under-dressed—and look good doing it. We took one quilted J. Crew puffer vest in deep riviera ($120; jcrew.com) and integrated it into four different looks that work for various occasions, from the office to the gym. No longer will your neglected puffer lurk in the depths of your closet. Here's to giving the cushiony gilet a second chance (or in this case, four) when cold weather strikes. From layering it over knits and under coats, see all the different ways to style a vest. [wrn_button url="https://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/general/photos/0,,20720151_20758813_30057004,00.html" text="SEE ALL 4 WAYS" title="SEE ALL 4 WAYS"] MORE:3 Ways to Wear Your Denim Jacket10 Chic Runway-Inspired Stay-Warm Accessories5 Stylists Reveal How to Look Cool While Staying Warm 01 of 04 To the Office Courtesy 02 of 04 To the Gym Courtesy 03 of 04 To a Casual Get-Together Courtesy 04 of 04 To an Evening Event Courtesy