Winter is well and truly here, and to say I dread stepping out into the icy chill every morning is a severe understatement, besties. I know this Arctic weather is an excellent excuse to wear all your warm clothes and lay inside in the foetal position binge-watching TV, but if your workplace has an enforced work-from-office policy (aka borderline torture), puffer jackets are where it’s at when it comes to rugging up on your commute.
Puffers have really exploded in popularity over the last few years, and it’s not hard to see why. I mean, who wouldn’t want to be as warm as a freshly-made burrito no matter where they are? Now, I’m on the hunt for the perfect one to buy, so saddle up because you’re about to come on this journey with me. Hopefully, because you actually want to.
I’ve done some digging and found loads of options, as not all puffer jackets are the same. Some are filled with polyester, some with down, some with more ethical down (as in, there is some form of transparency around where the down comes from), and some with synthetic down.
Generally speaking, the polyester fill choices can be great for general cool temps, but if you’re, say, heading into some sub-zero snow situation, you might want to get a down-filled puffer. Then again, if the polyester fill is dense enough, it can be a great vegan option too — just be sure to do some research before smashing that add to cart button.
Anyway, here’s a bunch of ops for ya.
The best puffer jackets for women
In our search for the best puffers for women, we found a bunch of deliciously good choices like the Recycled Mother Puffer from Cotton On, the Matte Puffer from BY.DYLN and the royal blue Pisces Puffer from Toast Society.
The best puffer jackets for men
Of course, we can’t forget about the blokes. Our picks: a classic from North Face, this tri-colour one from Tommy Jeans and this sick Huffer one (bonus that it’s on sale).
The best long-line puffer jackets
Imagine wearing one of these on your morning commute, you’d feel like the tastiest little burrito on the train.
The best-cropped puffer jackets
If you’re more of a cropped puffer princess, you’ll be right at home with these choices from Glassons, Cotton On and Stax.
The best colourful puffer jackets
Spice up your all-black activewear with a colourful puff. These dreamy pastel ones from Alo, All About Eve and Lululemon are well worth your hard-earned cash.
The best vegan puffer jackets and vests
For all our animal-friendly folks, there are some really good quality vegan options on the market from places like Unreal Fur, Matt & Nat and Toast Society.
The warmest puffer jacket
Don’t let the cool change in temperature keep you from sliving, wrap yourself up in one of these down jackets from Kathmandu, Patagonia and The North Face. While each of these is on the pricier side, they are jackets you’ll likely have for winters to come, so when you shake out the cost per wear, it’s actually pretty decent.
The best cheap puffer jackets
Buying a puffer doesn’t have to be expensive, there’s a bunch of budget-friendly options to choose from including these from Used, Supré and Kmart. We also spied some cheaper alternatives at places like Glassons, Cotton On, City Beach, The Iconic and more.
The best designer puffer jackets
Puffer jackets are so popular at the moment that even designer brands like Prada, Jacquemus and Isabel Marant are getting involved.
The best reversible puffer jackets
If you’re looking for something with a little more versatility, these reversible puffers should tick that box.
The best black puffer jackets
A black puffer is basically a wardrobe essential, so if there’s one missing from your current lineup, one of these babies from Nike, Stussy or H&M should fill the gap.
The best-hooded puffer jackets
We don’t know about you, but we bloody love a hood, so of course, we found a few delicious cosy hooded options.
The best-oversized puffer jackets
If your wardrobe is filled with oversized pieces, you’re going to love these maximalist choices. That silver one is screaming our names!
The best puffer vests
Look, I know corporate finance bros may have ruined puffer vests for the rest of us, but it’s time to reclaim them.
Image Credit: AJE Athletica / The North Face
