The 14 Best Puffer Coats to Shop This Season

The French flag colorblocking on this puffer gives us throwback winter Olympian vibes, and the effect feels oddly relevant. Take this piece on vacation from the slopes to apres-ski.

The pinstripes over navy blue evoke suiting material, but this cropped puffer comes off more weekend than workwear. Add this fun piece to your closet for a fashion pick-me-up through the cooler months.

Eileen Fisher has always been a by women-for women brand. It's hard to imagine a puffer coat looking elegant and timeless until you see this one, which plays with silhouettes as well as expectations.

This sweeping, knee-length puffer coat calms our nerves with its dusty rose tone. Its stepped hem keeps things modern without being too over-the-top.

While we never thought we'd feature Real Tree pattern on a recommended item, let alone one made by '90s skate brand, Stussy, the trend cycle is a surprising and delightful force. The natural follow-up to many seasons of camo behind us (although, perhaps it's still relevant), this hunter print is incredibly eye-catching when taken out of context. And who better to bring it to our attention than the brand we remember for it's middle school-era etched 'S's? Gotta let counter-culture lead the way.

This Parisian brand is staking its claim as outerwear king of the season. With tons of puffers and faux furs in novel styles, we're almost ready to hand our wardrobe planning over to it entirely (well, if it weren't for all the other amazing pieces on this list.) This particularly arresting  coat combines two bold shades in two clashy textures, but the drama of it all actually works for us.

We've seen silver outerwear popping up since as early as this summer, with familiar Instagrammers and celebs donning glassy, silver trenches and moto jackets. Finally, the time has come to bring this mirrored glaze to our favorite insulated outerwear: the puffer.

You may not have thought about American Apparel in the last few years since their very public bankruptcy. But, since being bought by Gildan, the brand has done some serious growing up. This voluminous puffer, which comes in black and Gen Z yellow, has a thick outer shell making it completely rainproof, and two sets of pockets. The fabric and trimmings are unimpeachably sturdy, and yet somehow this jacket costs less that $100, a rarity for quality outerwear. Get one in each color and always have a Duckie coat to match your mood.

Nanushka has a way of anticipating what we want before we even know it. Case in point: this puffer-meets-leather jacket that seems fit for every type of outing, and an instant signature.

This Canada Goose puffer is such a hot commodity that it's already beginning to sell out, and it's not even available for shipment yet. Luckily, InStyle has had a chance to preview this piece, which launches on Black Friday, and we agree that it's worth the hype — and then some. First off: that pink, though. We can't think of a more welcome shout of joy to shrug over our shoulders on gray, chilly days. Most importantly, though, this epic feat of breathable insulation is twice as comfortable and wearable as the next performance puffer that comes your way.

If you're looking for the perfect "just stole my boyfriend's jacket" look, well, here it is. It's perfect, in fact, because it's actually a men's coat. This puff-sleeved bomber fits snug on the wrist, and creates the perfect oversized look with its soft, structured body. It's so good, in fact, that it might become his "just stole my girlfriend's jacket" look, after all.

Sometimes you want something that'll fly under the radar, and get you through your day without too much attention. Other days, not so much. This over-the-top vision in blue by Opening Ceremony is for the times when you want to shout your look out from on top of a mountain (or a rooftop bar, whatever) — and this is the coat for those moments.

This ultra-lightweight puffer flips into itself into a small pouch for easy packing, or stashing away when you move into warmer zones. The removable hood also makes this a versatile option for changing seasons.

This puffer jacket by denim wizard, Mother, reimagines the puffer altogether. While more familiar versions have horizontal seams across the body to the insulation in place, Mother uses stitching to evoke old-school, '70s motocross icons in an irresistible disco color palette.