6 ways to pull off the puffer jacket

The puffer jacket is one of those winter essentials that can be considered inherently unattractive. It’s not its fault, though; the poor thing is effectively a duvet with arms. So what has a gal got to do to look good in this thing? The recent frosty weather has inspired us to scour the web for your best bets at converting this intrinsically unflattering piece of outerwear into something…less so. It’s time to join the puffer jacket party.

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Blank NYC

Reversible Puffer Jacket in Pink

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$198.00

Revolve Clothing

Weekday

Felicity puffer jacket in lilac-Purple

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$143.00

ASOS

Garage

FINAL SALE - Puffer Jacket Jet Black

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$79.95

Garage

Varley

Highland Puffer Jacket Gray

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$250.00

Verishop

Garage

FINAL SALE - Puffer Jacket Oxford Tan

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$79.95

Garage

New Look Plus

New Look Curve boxy cropped puffer jacket in black

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$58.00

ASOS

Msgm

Snake-effect puffer jacket Pink

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$815.00

Mytheresa

Isabel Marant

Kirsten metallic puffer jacket

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$555.00

Mytheresa

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The time has come to wear your puffer with pride with these eight trendy outfit ideas straight from Instagram’s leading ladies. Who knew a puffer jacket could be so chic?

1. With a turtleneck & pencil skirt

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Free People

brynn ribbed detail turtleneck in black

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$68.00

ASOS

Monki

knit turtleneck sweater in black

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$52.00

ASOS

Victoria Beckham

Cable-knit Turtleneck Sweater - Midnight blue

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$495.00

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Rochas

Oncidium floral pencil skirt

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$955.00

Mytheresa

H&M

Knit Mock-turtleneck Sweater - Gray

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$29.99

H&M

Marni

Duchesse jacquard pencil skirt Red

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$950.00

Mytheresa

AlexaChung

Cropped Intarsia Wool Turtleneck Sweater - Camel Brown

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$320.00

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DKNY

Donna Karan Woman Wrap-effect Belted Cady Pencil Skirt Black Size 10

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$155.00

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2. Maxi & combat boots

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-30%

Dr. Martens

1460 Leather Lace-Up Boots Womens Boots Decayed Roses : UK 3 (US Womens 5) M

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$119.00 ~~$170.00~~

Zappos

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Dr. Martens

1460 Croc Embossed Combat Boot in Black at Nordstrom, Size 10Us

Delivery: free

$170.00

Nordstrom

Dr. Martens Lace-Up Combat Boots 1460 Red Smooth

-8%

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Dr. Martens

Lace-Up Combat Boots 1460 Red Smooth White

Delivery: free

$272.00 ~~$296.00~~

ShopSimon

-49%

Michael Kors

Ankle boots Black

Delivery: $9.95

$143.00 ~~$280.00~~

Yoox.com

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Dr. Martens

Leona Combat Boot in Saddle Tan Farrier at Nordstrom Rack, Size 5Us/ 3Uk Brown

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$89.97

Nordstrom Rack

-21%

Dr. Martens

Ankle boots Black

Delivery: $9.95

$186.00 ~~$235.00~~

Yoox.com

Dr. Martens Combs Poly Casual Boots Womens Boots Black : UK 8 (US Womens 10) M, Leather/Textile

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Dr. Martens

Combs Poly Casual Boots Womens Boots Black : UK 8 (US Womens 10) M, Leather/Textile

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$82.50 ~~$110.00~~

Zappos

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Dr. Martens

Ankle boots Black

Delivery: $9.95

$186.00 ~~$233.00~~

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3. Palazzo pants & chunky sneakers

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New Balance

Gender Inclusive 9060 Sneaker in Bisque/Frosted Glass at Nordstrom, Size 11 Womens

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$159.99

Nordstrom

-9%

Nike

Womens V2K Run SE Shoes in White | HQ3500-100

Delivery: free

$117.97 ~~$130.00~~

Nike

-33%

Converse

Chuck Taylor All Star Lift Plaid Low Top Platform Sneaker in Black/white/black at Nordstrom, Size 7.5

Delivery: free

$49.99 ~~$75.00~~

Nordstrom

-50%

Guess

Jelexa Womens Shoes Medium Brown Logo : 10 M, Leather

Delivery: free

$39.77 ~~$79.00~~

Zappos

-25%

Hoka One One

Vibrant Bloom Bondi L BP Sneaker in Dry Clay /Dawn Light at Nordstrom, Size 6.5 Womens

Delivery: free

$127.50 ~~$170.00~~

Nordstrom

-9%

Nike

Womens Zoom Air Fire Shoes in White | CW3876-103

Delivery: free

$113.97 ~~$125.00~~

Nike

Hoka One One Vibrant Bloom Clifton L BP Sneaker in Vanilla /Dry Clay at Nordstrom, Size 10.5 Womens

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Hoka One One

Vibrant Bloom Clifton L BP Sneaker in Vanilla /Dry Clay at Nordstrom, Size 10.5 Womens White

Delivery: free

$118.99 ~~$170.00~~

Nordstrom

Nike

Womens M2K Tekno Shoes in Grey | AO3108-013 Gray

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$120.00

Nike

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4. Patterned trousers

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Puma

x Dua Lipa T7 pants in royal purple

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$70.00

ASOS

-82%

NYDJ

Nydj Marilyn Savanna Leopard Straight Leg Jean

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$22.00 ~~$119.00~~

Rue La La

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AFRM

Bexley Leopard Barrel Leg Jeans in Camo Leopard at Nordstrom, Size 30

Delivery: free

$118.00

Nordstrom

Frame Denim

Le Sleek Straight Leopard Jeans

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$288.00

Bergdorf Goodman

-55%

Missoni

Greek Print Trouser Pink

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$376.99 ~~$840.00~~

Rue La La

Levi's

Baggy Dad Jeans in Cat Eyes at Nordstrom, Size 27 32

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$108.00

Nordstrom

-61%

NYDJ

Nydj Petite Marilyn Vine Leaf Leopard Straight Leg Jean

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$49.99 ~~$129.00~~

Rue La La

Ramy Brook

Tyra Print Flare Jeans in Deep Olive Animal at Nordstrom, Size 31 Brown

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$395.00

Nordstrom

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5. Flared jeans & white ankle boots

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Franco Sarto

Vianca Leather Bootie White

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$63.00 ~~$180.00~~

Rue La La

Betsey Johnson

Louisa Pointed Toe Bootie in Black/White Plaid at Nordstrom, Size 8.5

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$129.00

Nordstrom

-50%

Seychelles

Dinner Date Leather Boot White

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$89.99 ~~$179.00~~

Rue La La

Marc Fisher

Yanara Pointed Toe Bootie in Ivory 150 at Nordstrom, Size 6.5 White

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$179.00

Nordstrom

-65%

Franco Sarto

Briar Leather Bootie White

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$62.99 ~~$180.00~~

Rue La La

-60%

Kurt Geiger

Mayfair Genuine Calf Hair Ankle Boot in Open White at Nordstrom, Size 5Us

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$117.97 ~~$295.00~~

Nordstrom

-69%

Seychelles

Eagle Rock Leather Boot White

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$52.00 ~~$169.00~~

Rue La La

Sorel Caribou X Chelsea Boot in Tawny Buff/Honey White at Nordstrom, Size 9.5

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Sorel

Caribou X Chelsea Boot in Tawny Buff/Honey White at Nordstrom, Size 9.5

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$80.99 ~~$180.00~~

Nordstrom

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6. Belt bag

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