The Best Winter Puffer Coats (including THAT Amazon Coat)

When I moved to New York City, I was absolutely shocked at the amount of money people spend on puffer coats to brace for the winter weather. Totally against spending an upwards of $1,000 on the puffer coats everyone was raving about online, I was determined to find an effective and very budget friendly option. Well, I found a few and I have to share the news. Read on.

That Amazon Coat AKA The Upper East Side Mom Coat

Orolay c/o Amazon
$107.99

Known as “The Amazon Coat” and “The Upper East Side Mom Coat” this winter coat by Chinese fashion label Orolay has become a number one best-seller on Amazon for over two years now…and for really good reason. The Women’s Thickened Down Jacket has been reviewed more than 6,000 times on the e-commerce site and comes in five colors. I am OBSESSED with mine and swear it got me through my first New York City winter. I am still wearing it and want to get it in an additional color because I’m terrified of the day my original one gets worn down. While I could honestly stop with this recommendation because it’s truly the superior winter coat, I’ve rounded up a few of the other puffer jackets I’ve come to own, know and love.

Women's Mid-Length Puffer Jacket - C9 Champion®

$49.99
Target

This was my very first puffer jacket ever and I still love it. This thing is a total champion (pun intended) and really kept me warm + dry during my first new york winter. Only when I needed a more chic option (I wanted a shearling lined jacket for added warmth and a little extra) did I start looking elsewhere. I still wear and love this one, especially when dressed super casual or after a workout when I don’t want extra lining. The price is unbeatable. If you need ONE jacket, I would probably tell you to buy this one.

ULTRA LIGHT DOWN HOODED COAT
Uniqlo

$99.90 USD

Warmth whenever and wherever you need it. This ultra light down coat has water-repellent coating that keeps out light rain. It rolls up in a small pouch that makes it super convenient for off-season storage or travel.

WOMEN ULTRA LIGHT DOWN LONG COAT

Uniqlo
$129.90

Warmth whenever and wherever you need it just like the classic Uniqlo puffer with water repellent coating, but with a longer silhouette for those of you who prefer slash need the extra length and warmth. I love a longer option for the super frigid months and/or when I’m wearing leggings, dresses or skirts.

OVERSIZED PUFFER JACKET
Zara

89.90 USD

I love this roomy water repellent jacket with high collar and long sleeves with elastic cuffs. It’s short, making it great for transitional pre-parke weather. Front zip pockets. Adjustable elastic drawstring hem. Front zip closure. It’s definitely oversized, size two sizes down. It’s also available in black (see below).

OVERSIZED PUFFER JACKET

Zara
89.90 USD

I love this roomy water repellent jacket with high collar and long sleeves with elastic cuffs. It’s short, making it great for transitional pre-parke weather. Front zip pockets. Adjustable elastic drawstring hem. Front zip closure. It’s definitely oversized, size two sizes down. It’s also available in a beige that I ADORE (see above).