If there’s one thing that unites all Canadians in the winter, it’s the puffer jacket. Yes, even the Vancouver girls—let’s be real, that wet cold still seeps into your bones.
Whether you live in Kelowna or Halifax, you’ll likely be reaching for your puffer jacket all season long. And you’ll need it for more than just the aesthetic. Up here in the Great White North, we need puffers that do it all: protect us from wind, repel snow and rain, and provide serious, serious warmth.
But that doesn’t mean you can’t look good too. Below, we’ve rounded up the season’s best puffer jackets for women: the ones that seamlessly combine style and function, so you can get through another winter in comfort.
PS: They’re all available in Canada, obvi.
Best Standard Puffer Jacket
Columbia AmazePuff™ Hooded Jacket. Ok, we’ll say it: sometimes puffers from sports and outdoors brands look too technical. Like you’re going on an intense Himalayan trek, not a casual winter stroll around the city. But Columbia has absolutely nailed the sporty chic look with their AmazePuff™ jackets. The cropped length is flattering without sacrificing warmth, the power down fill creates the perfect amount of volume while keeping the jacket lightweight, and it comes with winterproof features like a moisture-repelling finish and fleece-lined pockets. It’ll have you covered from back country hikes to nightcaps in an après-ski themed cocktail bar.
How we’re styling it: With pleather leggings and our favourite sweater.
Best Chic Puffer Jacket
SOIA&KYO Adelaide Wrap Down Coat. No one does elevated Canadian outerwear like SOIA&KYO. The Montreal-based brand knows how to make puffer jackets look elegant—think details like asymmetrical zips, defined waists, and elegant collars. But they never skip the functional details, like down fills, water-resistant shells, convertible hoods, and built-in handwarmers. We’re loving the feminine wrap design of the Adelaide. It’s the perfect choice for anyone that wants the warmth of a puffer with the look of a finer wool coat: sleek, sophisticated, and snowstorm-approved.
How we’re styling it: With a turtleneck midi dress and stretch sock boots.
Best Textured Puffer Jacket
Pajar Vanita Reversible Puffer. The best way to make a puffer feel more refined? Switch up the fabric. The Vanita boasts a luxe faux mink exterior that wouldn’t look out of place at an upscale holiday party, but you can flip it inside out to reveal a more conventional water-repellent puffer if the snow or rain gets in your way. It’s also made with a 4 layer construction and a down filling, so you know this puffer doesn’t skimp on anything.
How we’re styling it: With a textured knit, ruched maxi skirt, and sleek boots.
Best Long Puffer Jacket
Simons Contemporaine Long Cloud Puffer Jacket. Trust us, we know the short styles aren’t enough sometimes. When you’re dealing with windchill, temperatures that are well below freezing, and piles of snow taller than you … you need all the length you can get. Enter this sleek but warm cloud puffer from Simons. It’s filled with (recycled, may we add) down and finished with a water-repellent treatment for warmth and protection. But what we really love is the flattering diagonal quilting that elongates your silhouette and elevates the entire look.
How we’re styling it: With leggings and an extra warm knit.
Best Printed Puffer Jacket
Noize Jozy Puffer. There’s nothing like a piece of statement outerwear to liven up a winter’s day. And we’re kind of obsessed with this snake print puffer from Montreal-based Noize. It’s got a timeless yet eye-catching print, it handles temperatures up to -30°C, and it’s vegan for anyone looking to avoid down. The pillow collar is also a helpful touch for extra protection. In short, it’s the kind of puffer jacket that has it all.
How we’re styling it: With pleather joggers and stretch sock boots.
Best (Faux) Fur Trim Puffer Jacket
Sicily Victoria Puffer. Maybe you prefer the more traditional look of a fur-lined puffer, or maybe you just want to glam up your outerwear. Either way, you’ll appreciate Sicily Clothing’s Victoria jacket. The faux fur trim is as plush as it gets. We also love the pleather contrast on the sleeves, and the waist belt—perfect for creating shape and making a statement. And best of all? This puffer has style and substance. It’s windproof, water-resistant, and handles temperatures up to -37°C. Winter’s got nothing on this design.
How we’re styling it: With leggings and a long-sleeve turtleneck.
There’s no reason to sacrifice style for comfort with these puffer jackets on the market. Choose your fighter, and brave the cold while looking your best.
