Balenciaga presented a high-fashion puffer jacket on the runway in 2016, and almost instantly, the functional outwear was deemed cool. Since then we’ve seen new variations take flight: North Face’s throwback Nupste jacket is on the rise and collaborations like Moncler x Richard Quinn get down with whimsical prints. But meme culture is coming for the puffer in 2019 with Aritzia’s oversized topper, literally named The Mega Puff Meme. The ginormous puffer jacket calls back to Missy Elliot’s iconic outfit from ‘The Rain.’ Like Missy, we can’t stand the rain and we would like to feel Supa Dupa Fly. Or look like a cozy trash bag. Or resemble Veruca Salt if we buy the jacket in a punchy blueberry color. Whatever your vibe, there’s a down jacket that fits your style with our picks ahead.
The Mega Puff Meme Oversized Goose-Down Puffer
You won’t stop taking pictures of yourself wearing this coat.
The Re:Down® Puffy Puff
Everlane everlane.com
$168.00
Everlane’s new jacket—made from 100 percent recycled down comforters and pillows—is good enough to sleep in.
Padded Hooded Jacket
This cozy style is offered in four neutral shades to match your entire winter wardrobe.
Drawstring Puffer Jacket
Acne Studios mytheresa.com
$1,150.00
You will be the ultimate ski bunny in this flashy jacket.
Mary Jacket
0 Moncler Richard Quinn moncler.com
$2,165.00
Stand out in leopard print down jacket from Moncler’s collab with buzzy London designer, Richard Quinn.
Metallic Puffer Jacket
This silver coat is surprisingly versatile.
Hooded Holographic Down Ski Jacket
Fendi net-a-porter.com
$2,590.00
Like Missy’s jacket, but holographic.
Heritage Velour Flag Puffer
Tommy Hilfiger usa.tommy.com
$269.00
Go old school with this ’90s-inspired puffer.
PJ Reversible Down Jacket
Uniqlo x JW Anderson uniqlo.com
$149.90
This reversible style is two jackets for the price of one.
Blue Jungle Puffer
Farm Rio farmrio.com
$300.00
If black jackets aren’t for you, try Farm Rio’s zany prints.
Women’s 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket
The North Face thenorthface.com
$249.00
The North Face reissued their famous Nuptse jacket, and we want one in every color.
Casey Corduroy Hooded Puffer Jacket
WHISTLES nordstrom.com
$319.00
Corduroy is a seasonal must, so why not incorporate it into your outerwear?
Women’s Jacket Nike Sportswear Synthetic Fill
For hypebeasts, puffers don’t get as clean as this.
Puffer Jacket
Saks Potts shopbop.com
$870.00
Saks Potts is known for its Instagram-friendly, fur-trimmed coats, but don’t sleep on their fun puffer jackets, too.
Justine Carreon
Justine Carreon is the market editor at ELLE.com covering fashion, Dutch ovens, and fashion again.
