How To Wear a Puffer Coat This Winter.

Puffer coats are hot.

The puffer coat is hot right now. No pun intended, seriously.  They’re the most fashionable piece to hit the snowy streets in a while and they’re warm too! In September we were wishing for a little cold weather to bundle up in. Now that it’s here we can get right down to it. When deciding which piece of outerwear to add to your winter coat collection this winter,  a puffer coat should be top of your list. 

They are all over in a range of colors, from brights to prints, and lengths from cropped to long, and thickness from more trim and structured, to bulky and thick.  So, no matter what your body type or style is there’s a puffer coat out there for everyone. And have no fear…you don’t need to worry about looking like the ever dreaded Michelin man when you choose the one that’s right for you.

Find a puffer coat that’s right for you.

1. If you are petite opt for a puffer coat that’s shorter in length. If it hits at about hip length it’ll be perfect. You want to wear the coat not have the coat wear you.

Coat // Jeans // Boots – A sleeker version of the UGG – pointier toe and slight wedge makes them less clunky – but still crazy warm // Hat

Shorter Puffers

2.  Add a colorful puffer if you already have a basic black one in your coat repertoire. It’ll punch up your outfit, and your mood on those gloomy winter days.

Similar Puffer // sweater // Jeans // Boots (run TTS) wearing a 37.

Colorful Puffers

3. If you feel like you are a little more apple shaped, consider a puffer coat that cinches in at the waist. It’ll offer waist definition and take some of the bulk out,  leaving you with an hourglass look that we all desire so much.

Puffer // Jeans // T-shirt

Cinch-waist Puffers

4. If you’re tall give a puffer that hits mid-thigh to mid-knee a try. It’ll offer a nice balance to whatever footwear you have on. Even though I’m not “technically” tall, my legs are long for my 5’4″ frame, so the same principles apply.

Puffer – very easy to pack – wearing size S // jeans // sneakers // hat // glasses

Longer Puffers

Here’s how to wear a puffer.

1. If you are wearing a skinny bottom and tall boot,  a puffer coat that hits mid-thigh works best for balancing your top and bottom.

Puffer // jeans // boots run tts wearing size 7

2. A pant with a cropped bottom can be balanced with a mid-thigh or shorter puffer. If the puffer is too long it will fight with the hem of your pants. 

Puffer // jeans // boots run TTS wearing size 38

3. Yes, even a dress or skirt can be worn with a puffer, it’s a more fashion-forward look but super cool. If you live in a big city like NYC or Chicago or if you’re in vogue Cleveland gal give it a whirl.

Photo (via): Dress // Puffer // Boots

A fun puffer coat can help combat the long, cold winter that we all know lays ahead. You’ll feel warm and toasty, but look really cool all at the same time. Stay warm, friends!!