Do you have a coat for those colder spells? A puffer jacket is the perfect coat, and there are so many gorgeous designs to choose from. Now is the time to buy - before the nicest ones sell out.
We've gathered together the top picks when it comes to puffer coats, from the most stylish quilted maxi puffer you could ever wish for to short-but-chic numbers.
How we chose the best puffer jackets for women
I’ve scoured the high street for the best puffer jackets for women that are in stock. Here’s how I chose them:
- Price: There’s a puffer jacket to suit every budget - whether you want a designer puffer jacket that will last you years, or a bargain piece that still does the job without breaking the bank. We selected puffer jackets at both ends of the scale, so there’s something for everyone.
- Style: We looked for the most stylish puffer jackets for women that we could find. Just because the weather is cold doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice on style!
- Length: We recognise that some shoppers want a long puffer, others want something shorter. We catered for both.
- Colour: From bright shades to muted tones, and classic black, cream and navy blue - we wanted puffers of all shades to feature in this roundup.
- Reviews and trusted brands: We included raincoats from our list of trusted brands with solid reputations - Marks & Spencer, The North Face, Amazon and more. Where it wasn’t possible to test the coats ourselves we only selected waterproof coats that had a large volume of positive reviews from trusted shoppers.
Best black puffer jacket
Boden Bamburgh Puffer Coat
Editor’s note: “Boden is a brand we love - it’s a massive fave of Princess Kate and has a great reputation for quality tailoring. This black puffer coat is a real wardrobe staple for colder days - it’s the finishing touches that elevate it above other black puffers on the market. We’re talking the hot pink zips, green lining and detachable hood and removable leopard print faux fur collar. It also features an internal drawchord which pulls in the waist to help trap warmth in.”
Best quilted puffer jacket
White Stuff Maddison Quilted Coat
Editor’s Note: “Who said puffers have to come in boring colours? White Stuff’s Maddison Quilted Coat is a lovely long puffer jacket in the shade of a clear spring sky which is lightweight but still warm, and has effortless cool girl vibes. It’s hooded, machine washable and has a pull chord waist.”
Best lightweight puffer jacket
M&S Collection Feather & Down Packaway Puffer Jacket
Editor’s Note: “If you want to keep warm without putting on something really bulky then M&S's lightweight puffer coat is the business. The thermowarmth padding provides naturally warm insulation without adding extra weight. It folds neatly away into its own little bag too, so it’s great to through in a weekend bag or suitcase if you’re going away and unsure about the weather. It's also available in brown, pink blue and green. And there’s a long puffer and gilet version up for grabs too.
Best waterproof puffer jacket
Seasalt Holywell Bay Waterproof Coat
Editor’s Note: “Available in navy, oak, khaki, or dusky jade Seasalt Cornwall's puffer is meant to be worn oversize and is handily waterproof - not wet winters in this! It’s available in sizes six to 28 in petite, regular or tall and has a high, filled collar with a detachable hood and a stylish A-line shape with rounded hems.”
Best cream puffer jacket
Columbia Women's Opal Hill Hooded Long Down Puffer Jacket
Editor’s Note: “If you're looking for a puffer jacket that will keep you toasty on the most bitter of days, this Columbia jacket is the one. It features fancy Omni-heat infinity technology which is basically tiny gold dots that reflect your body heat, keeping you warmer for longer. It's also waterproof, and the hood, the longer cuffs with handy thumb holes, chin guard and longer length of the jacket keep every part of you warm.”
Best designer puffer jacket
Calvin Klein Reversible 90s Puffer Jacket
Editor’s Note: “What I really love about this 90s-style women’s puffer jacket is that since it’s reversible, it’s essentially two coats in one - and the two colours; winter white and chesnut brown make it extremely versatile. It’s fashioned from water-repellent polyester and has a roomy oversized fit, but with a elasicated drawstring hem for a lovely silhouette. The Calvin Klein logo doesn’t feel too ostentatious - overall it’s just a lovely jacket for those colder days.”
Best pink puffer jacket
Women's Patricia UGGfluff Lined Puffer
Editor’s Note: “When the weather is grey and miserable, what better colour to brighten up your outfit than pink? We ADORE this UGG puffer, not only for its gorgeous pinky rose hue but the cosy, sherpa lining too. It's also waterproof, snowproof and windproof to boot. And, it’s available in black too if you’re really not feeling the pink.”
Best down puffer jacket
Helly Hansen Women’s Aden Down Parka
Editor’s Note: “This stylish down-filled parka is light, comfy and breathable for the commute but when the cold sets in, it's like a warm enveloping hug. It features warm, light duck down insulation and it’s water repellant too”
The celeb-favourite women’s puffer jacket
Women’s Himalayan Insulated Jacket
Editor’s Note: “Join the likes of Kendall Jenner, Emily Ratajkowski and Bella Hadid with an ultra-cool North Face puffer - best teamed with jeans or joggers for a laidback look. This roomy puffer features wind-resistant fabric and synthetic insulation so you won’t feel the wind or the cold, and since it’s made from recycled materials, it ticks al the eco cred boxes too.”
The puffer jacket with the most 5-star reviews
Amazon Essentials Women’s Lightweight puffer jacket
Editor’s Note: “Amazon's multi-use, water-resistant, packable puffer has thousands of five-star reviews (and over 18k positive reviews in total) and it's available in 13 different colours. Shoppers love it so much, several buy it in multiple colours and it’s constantly given the thumbs up for having a perfect fit, the sleeves being just the right length, and the body length for being excellent. It’s also described as very light-weight but very warm. And it packs away very easily."
Best cropped puffer jacket
Columbia Women’s Pike Lake cropped jacket
Editor’s Note: “This vintage-inspired jacket in a cropped length has all of the features of a regular puffer jacket: a cosy chin guard, adjustable hem and elastic cuffs. Its advanced insulation works with thermal-reflective technology to keep you toasty, plus it comes in a range of stylish colourways, including a plain black one if you’re not feeling the more vibrant designs.”
