The Best Women’s Winter Jackets for Every Locale and Style, from Chic Puffers to Layerable Coats
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The bone-chilling season has yet to release us from its grasp — which means there’s plenty of time to bundle up in style. Whether you live in sunny Hollywood (where temps under 50 might be deemed “cold”), a snow-capped ski haven like Aspen, or elsewhere, we’ve rounded up some of the best winter jackets for women for staying chic in every locale.
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Those seeking star-inspired winter style can look to Kate Hudson’s chic snow bunny ensemble in Aspen (where she attended the World Snow Polo Championships with fiancé Danny Fujikawa), Mindy Kaling’s classic black Tory Burch puffer (worn while visiting her Massachusetts hometown) and Julia Garner’s shiny hooded parka that she sported during a ski day at Lake Tahoe.
Ahead, check out our top blustery weather picks, including the best puffers under $100 on Amazon, pieces from the latest fashion collabs (such as Reformation x Canada Goose, The Great. x Eddie Bauer and Gucci x The North Face) and more.
The Best Women’s Winter Jackets for $100 and Under
Uniqlo x Marni Down Oversized Hooded Coat
We feel cozy just looking at this marshmallow-like jacket from Marni’s winter collaboration with Uniqlo. This fluffy, oversized coat has a water-repellent finish and a color-blocked design; also available in blue. (The latest collection is on sale right now for $8 to $80, too.)
Uniqlo x Marni Down Oversized Hooded Coat
Bernardo Packable Hooded Jacket
Technically it’s $101, but we’ll make an exception for our under-$100 winter outerwear options for Bernardo’s packable hooded jacket. A great option for travelers, this eco-conscious jacket features stylish chevron and box quilting, a removable inner bib and insulation made entirely from recycled plastic bottles.
Bernardo Packable Hooded Jacket (reg. $169)
Amazon Essentials Heavyweight Puffer Jacket
We don’t blame you for wanting to stock up in every stylish shade of Amazon Essentials’ heavyweight hooded puffer jacket, which comes in eight colors and has a drawstring waist for a more fitted look.
Amazon Essentials Women’s Heavyweight Puffer Jacket with Drawstring Waist, Metallic Taupe, Medium
H&M Single-Breasted Coat
We love the idea of pairing this affordable single-breasted H&M coat with wide-leg trousers for an effortless winter look. It’s made from a blend of recycled polyester and wool, and features notched lapels, shoulder pads and a back vent.
H&M Single-Breasted Coat
Everlane The ReNew Long Liner
Go camo and sustainable with Everlane’s ReNew long liner jacket, which is on sale for 70 percent off right now. This layerable is made of recycled polyester and is designed for layering. Angelina Jolie, Meghan Markle and Yara Shahidi have been seen in the minimalist-cool label.
Everlane The ReNew Long Liner (reg. $198)
Madewell Airpuff Shirt-Jacket
Save big while you stay warm with Madewell’s quilted Airpuff shirt-jacket, which is 50 percent off the $150 sale price (use code GOODMOOD to get it for $75, reg. $188). Made from recycled nylon, the lightweight piece has an oversized fit and packable design (so it’s great for traveling).
The Best Women’s Winter Jackets for $200 and Under
Cotopaxi Abrazo Half-Zip Fleece Jacket
Cotopaxi’s cheery half-zip fleece jacket (made of 100 percent recycled fabric) can be layered under a puffer coat or worn solo — either way, its kangaroo pockets will keep your hands warm and the convenient chest pocket makes it a cinch to store your small essentials.
Lululemon Down for It All Jacket
One of the best women’s winter jackets for running, Lululemon’s Down for It All jacket was designed to keep runners warm. It’s made with the brand’s water-repellent, windproof Glyde fabric with four-way stretch and features a slim, hip-length fit.
Lululemon Down for It All Jacket (reg. $198)
The Great. x Eddie Bauer The Reversible Bomber Jacket
Part of The Great. and Eddie Bauer’s cool outdoors collaboration, the duo’s lightweight Reversible Bomber Jacket features a vintage-inspired patchwork design on one side and an all-over print on the other. This quilted piece is finished with a StormRepel water-resistant treatment and filled with 800-fill responsibly-sourced goose down to keep you warm no matter how you wear it. (Adele, Billie Eilish and Mandy Moore are often spotted wearing the outdoor gear brand.)
MORE BUYING OPTIONS: Eddie Bauer | The Great. ($126, reg. $180)
The Great. x Eddie Bauer The Reversible Bomber Jacket
Orolay Fleece Down Coat
Remember the Amazon jacket seen all over the Upper East Side and beyond, including on Naomi Watts, Emma Stone and Lucy Hale? Orolay’s cult-favorite coat is still a fashionable and functional option for anyone looking for one of the best women’s down jackets in this year’s Pantone shade of Very Peri. It comes in several other chic colors and shearling-trimmed options.
Orolay Women’s Thickened Winter Down Coat Windproof Puffer Jacket with 6 Pockets Gray-Dam S
Karen Kane Herringbone Coat
For a menswear-inspired cut that fits every wardrobe style, Karen Kane’s wool herringbone coat has an oversized fit that’s easy to layer with puffer vests and lightweight jackets. (It’s marked down to 60 percent off during Nordstrom’s winter sale.)
The Best Women’s Winter Jackets for $500 and Under
The North Face Women’s New Dealio Down Short Jacket
For a chic ski bunny look, go for North Face’s New Dealio down short jacket, which has cozy 550-fill goose down, a water-repellent finish, an asymmetrical hemline and a lightweight design so you can move easily in the cold. Other colors available.
The North Face Women’s New Dealio Down Short Jacket
Obermeyer Tuscany II Insulated Jacket
Obermeyer’s Tuscany II insulated jacket keeps skiers and snowboarders warm during those downhill rides on the slopes or strolling through town. It’s made of eco-friendly, recycled materials and features a waterproof and breathable HydroBlock Sport laminate, Thermocore synthetic insulation and a Ski Contour fit that lets you move easily. The jacket has a removable hood, faux-fur trim and water-resistant powder skirt; pockets for electronics and chargers; a goggles pocket; and detachable goggles cloth.
Obermeyer Tuscany II Insulated Jacket
Alo Yoga Oversized Sherpa Trench
Alo Yoga’s chalet-chic oversized sherpa trench coat strikes the perfectly plush balance between ready-to-wear and your favorite bathrobe.
Alo Yoga Oversized Sherpa Trench
Anine Bing Flynn Jacket
Kendall Jenner, Katherine Schwarzenegger and Selena Gomez are just a handful of stars who’ve worn L.A.-based designer Anine Bing, whose effortlessly cool and cozy Flynn jacket — made of heavyweight brushed Italian wool — adds a military-inspired touch to winter looks.
Anine Bing Flynn Jacket
Columbia x Star Wars Men’s Republic Parka
Columbia’s latest Star Wars collection takes cues from The Clone Wars-era Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker. This special edition Republic Parka comes in Obi-Wan Kenobi (cloud grey) and Anakin Skywalker (blue) colorways, and it will indeed keep you warmer than a tauntaun (without the stink). Listed in men’s sizes, the brand suggests that women size down for this multi-layered hooded coat, which features a waterproof shell, 650 fill power down insulation and the outdoor gear brand’s Omni-Heat Infinity thermal reflective technology to keep wearers cozy in even the most Hoth-like conditions. The parkas are finished Jedi and Republic insignia and an internal “blood chit” labels in the intergalactic written language of Aurebesh.
The Best Women’s Winter Jackets Over $500
Canada Goose x Reformation Shelburne Reversible Parka
Sustainable fashion label Reformation and Canada Goose have teamed on a range of eco-conscious outerwear with punchy prints and retro floral designs. The Shelburne reversible parka is among the best women’s jackets for winter, thanks to the mid-thigh length, 625-fill responsibly-sourced duck down and the recycled performance satin twill that keeps you warm in temperatures as low as minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit.
Canada Goose x Reformation Shelburne Reversible Parka
Nobis Phoenix Ladies Extreme Parka
Marvel star Simu Liu is an ambassador of cool Canadian outerwear label Nobis, which clearly knows a thing or two about outfitting fashionable folks in chilly weather. The Phoenix parka is one of the best women’s winter jackets for extreme conditions while earning you style points. It’s designed to help you face the wind, rain and snow in conditions as cold as minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit, and boasts a seam-sealed construction, hand warmer pockets, a wind flap with magnetic closures, heavy elastic rib cuffs with thumb-hole openings and other features with the harshest weather in mind.
Nobis Phoenix Ladies Extreme Parka
Gucci x The North Face Hooded Embroidered Printed Shell Down Jacket
After first joining forces for fall/winter 2021, Gucci and The North Face’s third collaboration of statement-making essentials ($450 to $3,400) is inspired by the outdoor gear brand’s cult-favorite silhouettes from the ’70s and ’90s and forest landscapes. The line includes cable-knit scarves, shearling slides, logo-covered boots and accessories, and of course, puffer jackets and oversized coats. Released last September, there are still a handful of pieces left online from the outdoors-ready luxury collection, including this quilted hooded down jacket in a light pink colorway with mint green lining.
MORE BUYING OPTIONS: Gucci | Matches Fashion | The North Face | Net-A-Porter
