Winters (and even late fall) can be pretty brutal so, of course, your coat has to show that it means business. That doesn’t mean your style must suffer though. Gone are the days when puffer jackets were all function and no fashion. Now, we see more gorgeous hues, proportions, and prints. There are endless designs that will make you look and feel chic and there are so many ways to style them. If you’re wondering how to style a puffer jacket though, I went ahead and made it easy for you, by finding the best street style and adding the products so you can shop the looks. Keep scrolling for 11 puffer jacket outfits that’ll make winter dressing fun and elevated.
A Subtle Surprise
I know what you’re thinking. Puffer jackets lean into a more chill and/or edgier style, so you’re more prone to go with sneakers or maybe even boots, but you can be a little more unexpected with a pair of preppy loafers.
Shop the Subtle Look:
Pretty Little Thing Plus Deep Black Exaggerated Collar PU Cropped Puffer Coat
Dr. Martens Adrian Women's Virginia Leather Tassel Loafers
A Winter Office Siren
An oversized puffer coat, suit jacket, collared top, pencil skirt, and ruby heels? Yeah, your workplace hasn’t seen fashion like this. If you can’t splurge on a pair of Miu Miu slingback pumps, no problem! There’s a version from Amazon The Drop and Call It Spring (linked below).
Shop the Office Siren Look:
H&M Oversized Down Puffer Jacket
Journee Collection Call It Spring Reginna Pump
A Monochrome Feel
Dressing in winter is much simpler when everything’s in the same colorway. Get cozy with a plush jogger set and wear your Adidas kicks for an effortless aesthetic.
Shop the Monochrome Look:
Aritzia the super duper puff™
Alo Yoga Waffle Weekend Escape Jogger
Adidas Handball Spezial "Grey Two" sneakers
A Vibrant Effect
A bright puffer jacket will light up any drab winter day and baggy cargo jeans will keep you looking cool as you keep warm. Add a graphic tee for more edge.
Shop the Vibrant Look:
Hwmodou Women's Cropped Puffer Jacket
Urban Outfitters BDG Y2k Pocket Jean
A Cozy Appeal
Over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house we go...to steal her quilt and transform it into a cool puffer jacket you can wear with your fave denim and suede booties. By the way, there are some more nostalgic designs at La Double J.
Shop the Cozy Look:
Farm Rio Reversible Printed Puffer Jacket
Abercrombie Curve Love High Rise 90s Relaxed Jean
Mango Heel Suede Ankle Boot
An Illusionary Look
Trick everyone into thinking you’re wearing a trench when you’re really in a long puffer. Toughen up the ensemble with dark sunglasses and combat boots.
Shop the Illusionary Look:
Jean Paul Gaultier Belted Padded Printed Cotton-Gabardine Trench Coat
Elisa Johnson Cookie 54mm Cat Eye Sunglasses in Gloss Black
A Camo Uniform
Choose your fighter to survive the chilly season! I’m betting on a camo puffer jacket, a hoodie, scuba skirt, and heavy-duty leather, lace-up boots. You can accessorize with a bold-hue bag and a leather cap to show the weather you’re in charge.
Shop the Camo Look:
Brandon Blackwood Women's Jasmine Bag, Sage
Michael Kors Asher Leather and Empire Monogram Boot
A Cropped Vibe
Anything mini is always a moment. Layer up with a sweater vests and collared tops, pair with gray slacks, and bold strappy shoes.
Shop the Cropped Look:
Aritzia Agency Cropped Pant
A Barbiecore Aesthetic
At this point, you just can’t escape Barbiecore. This winter, subtly hint at the trend with a pale pink puffer jacket, a white knit set, and matching heeled Mary Janes.
Shop the Barbie-core Look:
Ilse Jacobsen Isle Jacobsen Long Quilted Jacket in Sage
Reformation Kenna Knit Two Piece
Vagabond Shoemakers Women's Adison Round Toe Double Strap Pumps
A Dramatic Outfit
Go for drama with a long down coat, but take it a step further with a quilted, puffer-like top. Then add shorts and sleek boots.
Shop the Dramatic Look:
Mackage Women's Calina Hooded Down Puffer Coat
Lululemon Wunder Puff Long Jacket
An Arctic Vibe
Lean into the chill with some cream-toned attire. Bring in a little contrast with tights and top it all off with some fuzzy boots. You’ll look like you’re made for winter.
Shop the Arctic Look:
H&M Oversized Turtleneck Sweater
Vineyard Vines Quilted Dreamcloth® Shorts
Tarah-Lynn Saint-Elien is the fashion editor at Cosmopolitan, writing weighty and witty stories that run the gamut of gushing over Zendaya to convincing you of everything you need in your closet! She began her journey in the industry with a fashion and faith blog and an internship at Elle about 10 years ago. Since then, she's also served as the style editor at The Haitian Times. The Haitian-American pageant queen is Miss Supranational Haiti 2024, a Syracuse Masters graduate, and the author of three books, including: Claim Your Crown. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok: @iamtarahlynn.
