It is that time of year. When it is so dreadfully cold outside the only thing you are reaching for when you have to step out into the freezing cold: your puffer coat.

The puffer jacket will never go out of style IMO. Why you may ask? Because it is actually functional. Usually, you have to make some kind of sacrifice to your comfort to really pull off a trendy piece, especially in the winter. But not with our old friend the puffer!

No, a puffer jacket isn’t exactly known as a fashion statement—they’re practical and necessary to actually stay warm. But the fashion gods have decided that this year, puffer coats are also trendy. Long are the days of the black parka puffer (don’t fret I still have mine for those days that drop below zero). Puffers are everywhere! From leather, to cropped, to oversized, to fun colors and prints!

Throwing a puffer jacket on is usually the last step in a getting-ready routine. But now, we are styling our outfits around our puffer jackets instead of vice-versa—and the result is an effortless cool girl look that will keep you both warm and stylish.

*You can click each image to shop – I included many options for each outfit idea too!

5 Puffer Outfit Ideas

1. With straight-leg denim, a mockneck top, and boots

This combination is truly the winter uniform. It’s warm enough to wear for outside activities, but the layering makes for a super cute outfit when you take off your coat inside as well. 9 out of 10 times when I step outside in the months of January and February it is some sort of this combination.

2. With faux-leather leggings and chunky boots

Nothing says ultimate cool girl like an all-black, faux-leather look. Grab your faux-leather leggings, your chunkiest boots, and top it off with a faux-leather puffer to create the street style look of your dreams. Plus is that your chunky boots will help you not fall or slip on ice!

3. With a pop of color

Brighten up any dreary winter day with some color and make your puffer the star of the show! There are so many other colors to play around with this time of year. Even if your winter uniform is a neutral sweater, fear not! There are so many affordable color puffers out there that you too can participate in this one!

4. With a graphic sweatshirt and knit beanie

We’re all already wearing our favorite graphic sweatshirts all winter long, and you might think that look is nothing special. But throw on a puffer and a knit beanie, and you’ve got yourself a trendy outfit. You’ll be the cutest snow bunny out there!

5. With a monochrome athleisure look

Wearing a matching workout set is already incredibly cool and put together, but it is not the warmest option. Throwing a puffer jacket on over it takes it to the next level and keeps you warm. This look gives an I just went to spin class and now I’m picking up my chai tea latte vibe. 

How are you styling your puffer this winter to stay cute but warm!?

 

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