8 Chic Outfit Ideas for When It's Too Cold for Anything But a Puffer

We've reached the time of year when the main outfit priority is to stay warm. Take it from me—I just returned from a very snowy trip during which my teeth chattered every time I stepped outside. As we all know, when dealing with below-freezing temperatures, the best item of clothing to wear to stay warm is a puffer jacket. They may not be as trendy as they were a few years ago, but the good news is that they're a wardrobe staple every closet needs.

Given the, well, puffy nature of a puffer, avoiding looking like the Michelin Man while wearing one is easier said than done. But it's a challenge I'm always eager to take each winter. I took some time to scroll through all of the recent wintery photos in my Instagram feed and selected a few that check all of the boxes: chic, warm, and comfortable. Read on to shop what you need to make them happen during the coldest season of the year.

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Puffer + Sweater + Jeans + Snow Boots
(Image credit: @aimeesong)

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Puffer + Cardigan + Miniskirt + Tights + Knee Boots
(Image credit: @champagnemani)

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Puffer + Leggings + Ankle Boots
(Image credit: @annabelrosendahl)

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Puffer + Sweater + Denim Skirt
(Image credit: @eggcanvas)

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Puffer + Cargo Pants + Sneakers
(Image credit: @monihk)

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Puffer + Cardigan + Cream-Colored Jeans
(Image credit: @vikilefevre)

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Puffer + Baggy Jeans + Sneakers
(Image credit: @amaka.hamelijnck)

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Puffer + Sweater + Miniskirt + Knee Boots
(Image credit: @aimeesong)

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Allyson Payer
Senior Editor

Allyson is a senior editor forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.