Winter Is Coming: Here Are the 9 Best Women’s Puffer Coats & Parkas to Buy Right Now
Written by Latifah Muhammad on December 20, 2023
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Winter is coming (officially on Dec. 21), and if you can’t take on the cold weather without the proper gear, you’ve come to the right place.
Puffer coats, parkas, overcoats and teddy coats have been a staple in fall and winter wear for decades, and they won’t be going out of style anytime soon. To help you find the perfect puffer, parka or another coat for your budget and weather needs, we put together a curated list of the nine best women’s coats to buy for winter — and most of them are on sale for up to 74% off. The roundup features coats ranging from around $30 and up.
See below for long puffer coats, short puffer coats and cozy parkas to shop for the cold weather. And click here to shop our product recommendations.
REI’s Norseland Parka 2.0 is an alternative to the Norseland Parka (currently sold out). The coat features a lightweight, 650-fill down insulation and a nylon shell treated with a “durable water repellent.” If you act fast, you’ll save 30% off REI coats and more. The last-minute sale ends on Sunday, Dec. 24.
Looking for a marshmallow-like puffer for under $100? Uniqlo’s Powder Soft Down Jacket is available in black, gray, off-white and yellow, and sizes ranging from XXS to XXL.
Another bang for your buck option! This cute puffer features a quilted hood, side pockets and a zipper closure. Made from a silky polyester micro pongee, the waterproof coat is available in black, brown, army green, beige, blue, charcoal and in sizes S (0-2) to XXL (16W-18W).
If you’re looking for a coat under $50, this BCBG Paris coat comes in electric blue, black matte and bright magenta, and it’s available in sizes ranging from S to 3X.
Another eco-friendly coat, Adidas Big Baffle Down Coat is made from recycled polyester and features down feathers, front-zip pockets, an adjustable hood and a water-repellant finish. The coat is almost sold out online (sizes S-XL are still in stock).
We can’t talk puffer coats without mentioning The North Face. The company started out as a store for climbing equipment and has expanded into a top choice for coats and jackets. The North Face Hydrenalite Down Hoodie is one of the brand’s top sellers. It’s available in six different colors including black, white, almond butter, boysenberry, fawn gray, misty sage (sizes XS-XXL). The Nuptse jacket is another popular pic. It debuted in 1996, and while the design hasn’t changed much over the decades, the materials have as the new installment of Retro Nuptse jackets are made with recycled fabrics. The jackets feature water-resistant ripstop fabric and oversized baffles to ensure added warmth.
Take on the stormy weatehr in Lululemon’s Snow Warrior Puffer. The water-repellant puffer is available in black, raw linen (pictured) and mineral blue. Features include zippered hand pockets, a phone pocket, chest pocket, removable hood and cinchable waist.
Mackage coats are all over TikTok. The Kay coat is one of the brand’s bestsellers and currently on sale. It’s a water resistant, repellant and windproof down coat made from recycled polyester with insulated leather welt pockets and storm cuffs. The coat features a fur collar, asymmetrical zip closure, an inner bib, rib collar with hidden hood toggle, and it’s available in navy, black and army green (sizes XXS-2XL). Click here to save up to 40% off Mackage coats.
Last but not least, Cananda Goose. There’s not much to explain, as the brand’s reputations precedes it. If you can afford it, it’s certainly worth the splurge (or investment, depending on how you look at things). The Shelbourne Parka is one of the brand’s bestsellers. It’s available in white, red, black, blue, military green (sizes 2XS to 3XL). Click here for other styles from Canada Goose.