10 best puffer jackets for women
WE’VE all been in that very cold position where our coat just isn’t cutting the mustard when the weather’s icy and the wind’s bitter. And in those moments, you’ll wish you had one of the best puffer jackets for women.
First seen in the 1930s, a clever chap named Eddie Bauer thought up the design after nearly freezing to death in his woollen sweater, which granted, wasn’t a great experience for him but did lead to the invention of a practical, cosy jacket.
However, the puffer as we know it today didn’t come to fruition until the 1970s but thank goodness it did.
Known for being warm, cosy and comfortable, a puffer jacket is a winter wardrobe staple.
There are loads of different types from cropped to hooded, long to vests, but the one thing all puffer jackets have in common is the quilted design that gives them their name.
Some are filled with down while others, which are generally less expensive are insulated with non-animal alternatives.
You’ll find loads of celebs sporting puffer jackets from J-Lo to Jennifer Aniston and it seems the style never really goes out of fashion, whether that’s the girlie puffers that were worn by Paris Hilton in the noughties or the duvet coats you see A-Listers in today.
Basically, if you don’t have a puffer jacket in your wardrobe, it’s time for that to change asap and we’ve given you a leg up by sharing some of our favourites.
Best puffer jackets for women at a glance:
- Best cropped puffer jacket: Hujoin
- Best puffer jacket for the snow: Wantdo
- Best long puffer jacket: UNIQLO
- Best high street brand: Levi’s
- Best eco-conscious puffer jacket: Axel Arigato
1. Wantdo Women’s Winter Warm Jacket
- Wantdo Women’s Winter Warm Jacket, £63.99 from Amazon – buy here
Made for wearing in the snow, this long-line puffer jacket is ideal for practicality.
It has big pockets and a hood that can be fastened around the neck to keep it put as well as being water resistant against light rain and a durable shell that traps body warmth.
The colour options are muted with khaki, army green, wine, black and navy available.
2. Hujoin Women’s Crop Puffer
- Hujoin Women’s Crop Puffer, £39.99 from Amazon – buy here
For a puffer that’s more about fashion than functionality, we’d recommend opting for a cropped design.
This one from Amazon is not only reasonably priced at just under £40, but also comes in an impressive 29 colour ways from black to lilac.
It’s insulated with synthetic down fibres and is perfect for casual everyday wear – although don’t reach for this one in the rain if you haven’t got an umbrella because there’s no hood and it’s not water resistant.
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3. Levi’s Baby Bubble Puffer
- Baby Bubble Puffer, £126 (was £180) from Levi’s – buy here
Levi’s is best known for its denim; denim jeans, denim jackets and denim shirts. But it also dabbles in other apparel like this puffer jacket.
This one has elasticated cuffs which not only give the sleeves some shape but also keeps the warm in. Poppers do up over a zip to stop the wind getting in and a funnel neck ensures ultimate cosiness even on bitter days.
4. UNIQLO Seamless Down Long Coat
- Seamless Down Long Coat, £149.90 (was £179.90) from UNIQLO – buy here
Long puffer coats which are also known as duvet coats (or if you’re a football fan, Wenger coats after ex-Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger’s famous pitch side jacket) have come to the fore in the last few years.
This one from UNIQLO comes in six colours, is available in sizes XXS to XXL and is insulated with super warm down and feathers.
The fabric is windproof and water resistant plus it comes with an attached hood for those all-too-common rainy days.
5. Axel Arigato Halo Down Jacket
- Halo Down Jacket, £265 (was £445) from Axel Arigato – buy here
A super cool streetwear brand, Axel Arigato can be spenny, to put it mildly.
But, at the time of writing, the Halo Down Jacket is currently on sale for nearly £200 off the original price, making it within reach (although still expensive).
Those extra pounds are worth it for the modern silhouette, mega-warm design and eco-conscious production which you can track through a QR code.
6. Sukany Cropped Puffer Vest
- Sukany Cropped Puffer Vest, £26.99 from Amazon – buy here
Okay, this isn’t exactly a jacket but this puffer vest has all the qualities of a regular coat but is made for layering.
Available in five neutral shades, it’s machine washable and is perfect for wearing over jumpers or long-sleeve shirts as the weather begins to get warmer.
7. Tala Storm Multiway Puffer Jacket
- Tala Storm Multiway Puffer Jacket, £149 from Tala – buy here
An activewear brand, Tala is all about functional clothing that looks good.
This one’s very cool because it’s adjustable. And we mean completely adjustable, for the price of one you get a few different coats.
It has a concealable hood and removable sleeves, as well as an adjustable hem to turn the full-size puffer into a crop.
Plus everything is sustainably made and you can throw it in the washing machine when it needs cleaning. This one’s a must have.
8. Orolay Women’s Winter Long Down Jacket
- Orolay Women’s Winter Long Down Jacket, £125.99 from Amazon – buy here
If you find your legs get chilly in this cold weather then you need a really long puffer like this one from Orolay.
It’s insulated with duck down and protects against the cold and wind for all-over warmth.
There are six colours to choose from and each has a fluffy hood to keep ears warm in icy winds.
9. Cider Solid Zip Up Stand Collar Puffer Jacket
- Solid Zip Up Stand Collar Puffer Jacket, £31.90 (was £48) – buy here
This reasonably-priced puffer from Cider will go with everything.
With a high funnel collar to keep the warm in, this coat not only looks great but keeps you toasty warm as well.
There are three colours to choose from: black, beige and green, and the zip makes sure the coat is securely closed so as not to let any pesky wind get through.
10. Brave Soul Ladies Bubble Jacket
- Brave Soul Ladies Bubble Jacket, £28.99 from Amazon – buy here
Last, but in no way least, is this so called bubble jacket from Brave Soul.
Lighter weight than some of the other puffers on this edit, it’s perfect for transitioning between really cold weather to just normal coat weather.
This one’s really affordable at less than £30 and comes with a hood for keeping your head warm.
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