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Big Puffer Jackets Are in, So Maybe Size Does Matter, After All?
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Puffer jackets might not be a new addition to Melbourne locals, but this year’s Melbourne Fashion Festival took them to a whole new level.
Highlighting an emerging winter trend, puffer material and textures were rife both on and off the runway, leaning into bold texture and exaggerated silhouettes.
Taking the classic puffer jacket material and re-imagining it, designers are experimenting with different styles of outerwear, such as the below shawl from Viktoria & Woods.
Crafted in a rich burgundy red colour, this Viktoria & Woods puffer scarf could be worn in a variety of ways — adding texture and volume to an outfit, without taking away the sleek-ness of the overall look.
Often, outerwear can bog us down. In the cooler months, it’s necessary to keep and dress practically, which can sometimes feel as though it takes away from the creativity of dressing. However, with puffer-styles becoming more and more popular, there’s no excuse not to rock outerwear in a chic way.
Australian designer Dion Lee, gave us another great example of chic puffer-styles in his most recent spring / summer runway showing at New York Fashion Week.
Opting for a grungy cropped-style, the bulkiness of the fabrication offsets the tight mini skirt and crop underneath in an effortless way. This mismatching of textures is something that designers are nailing right now, and its impact is clear — more is more, but only when it’s done right.
With the right styling, “more” can actually look like “less”. In the case with puffer material, it can become easy to feel like a man from the moon — bouncing around like a marshmallow with too many layers and no style.
However, with the interesting puffer styles on the market right now and a little bit of styling advice, you could rock this new trend in a highly fashionable and practical way.
Scroll for six of our favourite thicc puffer styles that have dropped in time for the end of autumn and into winter
THE ICONIC
BY.DYLN Morris Puffer
This BY.DYLN Morris Puffer ($169.95) features a roll collar, long sleeves, zipper closure, stitching detail, and is fully lined.
Being bright red definitely puts it in the statement piece category. We’d recommend wearing it over something block-coloured, like a full black or full neutral look. It would look fab dressed up with heels, or down with platform loafers / sneakers.
Lululemon
Wunder Puff Jacket
I know, this an activewear puffer. But trust me, it’s a good ‘un.
But this Lululemon Wunder Puff Jacket ($289) is thicc in all the right places. And, with a removable hood and a waist drawcord to customise your fit, you can really switch around the vibe of this jacket to wear in a more high fashion way.
Reebok
Victoria Beckham Puffer Jacket
Inspired by dance, this Victoria Beckham x Reebok Puffer Jacket ($420) features a mix of matte and high-shine materials. It has zip pockets, bungee details and a storm flap borrowed from utilitarian aesthetics.
ASOS
Nylon Quilted Maxi Puffer Coat in Black
This Nylon Quilted Maxi Puffer Coat in Black ($94) is a more overcoat style. With a tie waist, you could wear it as the statement piece or over the top of something a little more casual.
Viktoria & Woods
Viktoria & Woods Pax Quilted Scarf
This Viktoria & Woods Pax Quilted Scarf ($180), made from lightweight recycled polyester, offers an elevated edge to traditional cold-weather styling.
You could wear this on a brisk winter walk, out of brunch with a casual denim look or layered over something more dressy, like a leather dress or pants.
Dion Lee
Dion Lee Zip Away Puffer
If you feel like splurging, this Dion Lee Zip Away Puffer ($1,323) is very cool. Incorporating the winter hood trend with the puffer jacket trend, you can’t go wrong with this piece.
This jacket would look fab styled over a black dress and heeled boots, or in a more casual look (as pictured).