When it comes to these puffers, my mind goes straight to my fashionably challenged, but otherwise happy childhood, when style wise, it was a nightmare. And I blame this on my mom, who, bless her, thought these horrendous coats were pretty cool. Or perhaps she didn’t give a damn, cause all she wanted was for me to not catch a cold. Fair enough. So there I was, for years and years and years, and more years in a row looking like a freaking marshmallow, that had more layers than a stupid cake and onion altogether. T-shirt, sweatshirt, sweater, the all present puffer, and as if that was not enough, a beanie, a scarf, mittens and some huge boots to balance off my top heavy layered body. Thank God for those, otherwise I’d have just flipped over. 
Frankly I can see how on some people’s puffers look great, and I can also understand why we’d wanna resort to these, when the weather is kinda forcing us to. Which makes me wonder, has the fashion lot given in to comfort over style? 
Remember that Seinfeld episode when George was wearing his huge puffer jacket and destroyed a whole store by just standing there. Exactly. Now, being anything but clam and subtle I’d literally crush everything in my way, while, due to my height, I’d be looking like a giant chicken, with skinny legs and massive body that’s on the edge on flipping over. Heels are out of discussion at this point. So I’ll just stick to my numerous layers and a coat. Thank you. 
But, if there’s one thing fashion has taught me, it’s to never say never, so let’s be unbiased here for a sec and look at the bright side of the ugly puffer coat. In climates that can get freezing it’s the only thing that’ll actually keep you warm. It is comfy and snugly, to the point you might end up looking like you’re covered in your duvet and still lying in bed, but that’s another story. 
I realize one can look even great in a puffer, I have a friend that’s obsessed with these, so I know the other side of the story too. She wears them with anything, like I wear a coat. It does look good, if massive bodies and skinny legs is what you’re going for. Sorry pal. What I still don’t know, is if she wears them out of both style and comfort reasons equally, or just the latter? That is the question. 
Or maybe I’ve been just too traumatized.
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I just bought a thigh length VERY lightweight not-too-puffy puffer jacked in matte black. It looks good with jeans and actually dresses. I think the key is to go with the very thin puffers in dark colors or else risk looking like Bibendum. Some of the jackets in the photos are WAY too puffy, even on the skinny gals.
Totally agree! just last week a friend of mine was wearing a black thin puffer with a leather skirt and look amazing!!! so i think ur right, it has to be a thin puffer! might just consider this, not sure though. Love how it looks on others. thanks xxx
Umm, no. Just no. Yeah, I also had one when I was the child… And I felt like astronaut. Shit, I couldn’t move in it. So maybe it’s all about trauma.
Haha! Might be, cause on other people I love how they look. Thanks xox
I really like them and I LOVE that pink one!
However having saying that I dont own one and feel I would look massive, maybe I will look into for the Australian winter next year!
x Kirsty
If you wear one you gotta get one that cinches you in at the waist, that way you avoid the Michelin man look. Olivia Palermo gets it right :-)
Hey Pippa!!! great advice, have to try a few over the weekend and see how it goes ;) Thanks xoxo
Yes they are!! This month I posted in my blog a puffed coat that I personally find so chic. You just have to know how to style it right ;-) Thanks for sharing all these great pictures.
xo
Carelia
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carelia!!! just checked out your post on the puffer jacket, left you a few comments there (I loooove your blog!), and like I said you just made me reconsider, you look fab in it!!! promise to at least try a few ones on and take it from there! Thanks :) xxx
Thanks Dana for visiting my blog! I’m so glad you liked it. Dana, you can try on these coats, but if you don’t feel chic in them…don’t even bother. It happened to me with the over-the-knee boot. I wanted to love this trend and I tried on several styles and I just didn’t feel chic, I felt silly…lol. I’m convinced now, they aren’t for me.
xo
Carelia
Love a good (streamlined) puffer! Warm, cozy and as these pics show- really cool!
Thanks! Yeah some of these look super cool… But I’m still not too keen on this jacket. Though a simple black fur trimmed one doesn’t sound that bad
I really don’t like them even though they’ve made a come back. I’ve been trying really hard to find a warm coat that isn’t one of these!
Amin to that! I feel the same. I’m really not too sold on these jackets to say the least. Used to hate them up until this post, which actually made me slightly consider them. I guess it’s a matter of finding one that fits, like u say.