10 puffer vests that’ll upgrade your fall and winter style (2024)

We’re at that point in autumn when dressing in the morning requires careful consideration. After all, it could be 39 degrees at 6 a.m. only to rise up to 70 by mid-day. When the weather gets unpredictable, we like to take a layering approach to getting dressed—and one of our all-time favorite transitional pieces is the puffer vest.

In recent years, the puffer coat has made a comeback, popping up on celebrities, runways, and everyday folks alike. Then, in 2022, the puffer vest rose to new heights in popularity and has yet to dwindle back down. Thankfully, this means that many brands have hopped on the puffer vest trend, so here in 2023, there are a variety of silhouettes, colors, and finishes to choose from. To help you sort through the abundance of options, ahead you’ll find 10 of our favorite puffer vests for men and women.

1. lululemon Wunder Puff Cropped Vest

The very first puffer vest to get me hooked on the trend was the lululemon Wunder Puff Cropped Vest. Sold in six colors in sizes 0 to 14, the vest is soft, cushy, water-repellent, and warm as can be. It has deep outer pockets, as well as a convenient inner zip pocket that works well for storing bi-fold and small wallets.

2. All in Motion Men’s Quilted Puffer Vest

Some days call for a thin layer of extra warmth—not a robustly puff-filled vest. On those days, reach for the All in Motion Men’s Quilted Puffer Vest. The ultra-lightweight vest is wind- and water-resistant and is made of recycled polyester. Sold in two colors in sizes S to 3XL, it’s a great vest for anyone—men or women. Take it from someone who bought the Red Orange iteration the moment she saw it.

3. Quince Responsible Down Puffer Vest

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Quince is beloved for its high-end dupe styles and quality manufacturing, all for a fraction of the price that similar brands would charge. The Quince Responsible Down Puffer Vest looks a lot like the Lululemon Wunder Puff Vest but for less than half the price. The water-repellent and wind-resistant puffer vest is sold in four colors in sizes XS to XL.

4. Tecovas Western Puffer Vest

Where most puffer vests take on an athleisure or outdoorsman aesthetic, the Tecovas Men’s Western Puffer Vest looks like something the men of Yellowstone would sport. Though the brand is best known for its durable cowboy boots, Tecovas’ apparel brings a Western twist to any wardrobe. The olive vest features a lamb leather yoke, fold-down collar, angled snap flap pockets, and a spacious interior chest pocket. The vest, which is sold in sizes S to XXL, is made of recycled polyester and water-repellent Downtek fill that works well to keep the chill at bay.

5. Universal Standard Women’s Puffer Vest

The Universal Standard Women’s Puffer Vest is yet another sleeveless silhouette that stopped me in my tracks. The long, below-hip design offers more coverage than most puffer vest silhouettes and the extra length allows for deeper front pockets—they’re two-for-one, in that it’s a deep flap pocket with a traditional side slip pocket behind it—and more butt coverage. It’s technically sold in two colors (though, the black is hard to find) in women’s sizes XS to 4X.

6. The North Face Men’s Aconcagua 3 Vest

If you prefer tried-and-true brands when it comes to shopping for outerwear, few are more iconic than The North Face. The brand’s Men’s Aconcagua 3 Vest is a top seller thanks to its inclusive size range (S to 3XL), neutral color selection (it’s sold in six neutrals and one bright red hue), and true-to-size fit. Made of recycled 600-fill down and synthetic insulation on the inside, this puffer vest is not only water-repellent but super warm, too.

7. Aritzia The Super Puff Vest

Aritzia is a cult-favorite destination for chic, warm outerwear, and the Aritzia Super Puff Vest in particular is a goose down vest with a high-shine finish that’s available in six colors in sizes XXS to XL. It’s hooded, water-repellent, wind-resistant, and downright darling no matter which hue you choose.

8. Free People Movement In A Bubble Puffer Vest

The Free People Movement In A Bubble Puffer Vest is the perfect silhouette for anyone who prefers oversized silhouettes and fun colors. Sold in 15 colors in women’s sizes XS to XL, it’s no wonder this quilted, water-resistant, cap-sleeved puffer has earned high praise from over 11,000 Free People shoppers.

9. Amazon Essentials Lightweight Water Resistant Packable Puffer Vest

When over 13,000 Amazon shoppers positively get behind a product, it’s worth perusing in our book. Today, that theory brings us to the Amazon Essentials Lightweight Water Resistant Packable Puffer Vest, which is sold in 12 colors and an impressive size range of XS to 6XL. The nylon plain weave quilted vest is lightweight and lined, offering considerable warmth despite its airy design.

10. Old Navy Quilted Puffer Vest for Women

Once upon a time, Old Navy was the be-all, end-all for puffer silhouettes (I’m still nostalgic for my reversible light and hot pink puffer coat from circa 2000). Now, they’re making a comeback with the semi-shiny, high-collar Quilted Puffer Vest for Women, which is sold in seven colors in regular, tall, and petite sizes XS to 4X. Where the Pink Flamingo option is the perfect Malibu Barbie Pink, the Citrine vest also catches our eye.

Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time.