8 Of The Best Puffer Jackets for Women 2024, Tested And Reviewed By Our Editors

Team Grazia rated this puffer jacket best in show overall because it's a great everyday cover-up when you're on the move. It's suitable for light warmth and drizzle according to the website, but felt comfortingly insulated at the same time, courtesy of a chin guard that keeps high winds at bay, while looking incredibly stylish on our fashion cupboard manager Joey Yip, who chose to style it with a pleated mini skirt and knee-high boots. Who said practical couldn't be playful?

Made with M&S's Thermowarmth™, an exclusive technology designed to give cold-weather products superior warmth and insulating properties, this puffer jacket performs at the more affordable end of the spectrum. It's not as heavyweight as some of the other jackets on the market, but we felt it would more than pass muster when temperatures drop. I loved the slightly cropped fit and the fact that its pocket were fleece-lined (a nice detail you don't see everywhere and ideal if you've forgotten your gloves when it's particularly frosty).

The North Face is king of puffer jackets that are wearable enough for every day but heavy-duty enough for nippy temperatures. Our favourite is the 1996 Retro Nuptse - which is also the favourite jacket of puffer aficionado EmRata - because of its snug fit, as well as the fact that it's water-repellent and breathable. In terms of logo credentials, Team Grazia was in agreement: no one does it better when it comes to power puffer jackets than The North Face.

For a sleek puffer jacket that will still pack a punch in the warmth department, we recommend this elongated style from Simply Be (available in sizes UK 10-32). As you can see from the above photo of fashion assistant Gavi Weiss, it looks much chicer than your average puffer, with a drawstring waist that can be adjusted depending on your preference on silhouette. We also agreed that the hood is a blessing when you've left your brolly at the front door and the heavens open.

New Look's cropped puffer coat is one of the most affordable options on the market but that doesn't mean it falls down on cold-weather credentials. I loved its shorter-than-most hemline that sits on the waist, meaning it's a flattering option to pair with flaring skirts, ditto high-waisted jeans, as well as the fact that it comes with a hood.

This Rains puffer coat was my favourite of the bunch. It's more expensive than most at £389, but it's the definition of an investment purchase that you'll pull out every winter (without fail). It's waterproof, windproof, breathable and insulated with a rating of T4 (suitable for so-called 'freeze' conditions, which are classed by the brand as one step down from the highest, T5, which is known as 'extreme). I love the fact that its streamlined, up-and-down silhouette means that you could easily bundle a couple of jumpers underneath when the weather truly stings. It's got a wealth of pockets so you can go hands-free when it matters, while the elongated length means that more of your body will benefit from its cosy layers of cold-weather tech.

Alo is the yoga brand loved by celebrities including Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Sofia Richie and Kendall Jenner. But as well as the leggings and bra tops in head-turning shades, Team Grazia is also taken with puffer jackets, especially this glossy version that's guaranteed to make an impact on arrival. In terms of making a statement, our consensus was that no puffer does a better job than Alo's.

This Levi's puffer jacket has a few more bells and whistles than a bog-standard design, from its oversized front pockets that can fit a surprising amount of stuff to the hood's poppers that mean you can get a snug fit around the face. As well as being a really warm option for the depths of winter, it's one of the puffers that can be paired with anything in your wardrobe, with a flattering silhouette that matches perfectly with denim maxi skirts or corduroy trousers. Try the lipstick red version for a coat that will stand out in a crowd.