The best ways to wear a puffer jacket

The answer to staying warm this winter? It has to be outerwear’s unsung hero – the puffer jacket. From more subtle, layerable gilets to stand-out puffers that would be at home in Arctic conditions, this trend is the nearest thing you’ll get to wearing your duvet as a legitimate piece of outerwear. Read on for five easy ways to wear the puffer jacket.

The puffer’s bold silhouette makes a statement all on its own, so you can afford to dial down the intensity of the colour. Muted tones of blue, grey and green will look great for smart and casual occasions, working well when layered up with open shirts and patterned jumpers.

While the classic tailored overcoat will always have its place, there’s something to be said for breaking up your silhouette with a chunkier, warmer down jacket. Pick a puffer with a more structured silhouette – a cinched waist or shorter length – to keep things smart and go for darker tones that don’t stray too far from your suit. 

If you’ve already invested in an overcoat this season, opt for a down gilet to wear over knitwear and under jackets. On-trend and easy to wear, it’s the perfect piece to chuck on in interchangable weather, looking particularly good with smarter pieces such as a suit or tie. 

If muted hues aren’t your thing, opt for a brilliant tone, such as burnt-orange or pillar-box red for maximum impact. Before you go full throttle, make sure you’re picking a colour that you know suits you and your skintone – it’s a statement, so look before you leap. 

Your December is likely to be filled with parties – ones that may require smarter outfits than your everyday look. But if you work in an office where the dress code is casual (and you don’t want to be carrying around multiple overcoats), dress down your tailoring with a classic puffer for a more casual spin on structured outerwear. 

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