STYLING

HOW TO STYLE PUFFER JACKETS

By Steven Potter, January 2, 2024

Your winter essentials wardrobe is almost complete and a puffer jacket is the chill-beating cherry on top 🍒 But with more versions of the iconic jacket than ever before to choose from, styling your puffer can become quite the task – so check out our handy guide to rocking the certified streetwear staple. From the classics to longline styles and vests, let's get *down* to it (sorry).

A model wearing a black puffer jacket by the north face

THE CLASSIC PUFFER

The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse down puffer jacket, $330

We're kicking things off with the OG puffer style; funnel neck, boxy shape, lots of padding ✔️ We've got plenty of this kind of puffer jacket on ASOS, but one of the most instantly recognizable has to be the retro Nupste by The North Face. It was originally released in the 90s, so we say keep that vibe going with some relaxed cargo pants and some retro sneakers by adidas Originals, Nike or New Balance.

Model wearing a khaki hooded puffer jacket

THE HOODED PUFFER

ASOS DESIGN hooded puffer jacket, $38.50

We love the classic funnel neck, but one way to make our cold-weather favorite even toastier is to throw a hood on it. The ASOS DESIGN puffer above comes in four different colors so the shade-matching options are endless. Pro styling tip: pick matching accessories to pull the look together – we've styled this khaki puffer with a beanie and Nike Dunks, both in tonal burgundy ❤️‍🔥

A man and woman wearing a dark brown longline puffer jacket

THE LONGLINE ONE

COLLUSION Unisex maxi puffer coat, $73

On the scale of warmness, longline puffer jackets are right at the top ⚖️ This style is basically a wearable sleeping bag, so, you'll be laughing in the face of the weather when the temperature really drops. Now, granted, most of your look is going to be wrapped up, but that doesn't mean a longline isn't still a flex. There's something very Y2K about the shape of these beauts so we'd recommend some 00s-style sunglasses, baggy cargo pants and super-chunky boots to pull this one off.

A model wearing a puffer gilet by A Bathing Ape

Pictures: ASOS

THE GILET ONE

Once primarily associated with the finance bro uniform, puffer vests have taken menswear by storm as the ultimate layering option. The streetwear crowd have taken a particular liking to this style thanks in part to brands like AAPE BY A BATHING APE (pictured above) releasing winner after winner. Sold out? You know TNF has you covered. Team your new grail with a hoodie and cargos for the ultimate off-duty look.