Black puffer coats and jackets are ubiquitous in Seattle and might be in your neck of the woods too. If you wear black, true neutrals, and earth tones, a black puffer can be a seamless addition to your wardrobe. It’s especially effective when you match a black puffer with black footwear. The repetition of the black at the top and bottom of the outfit pulls it together. 

These casual outfits might provide inspiration.

1. Sprinkling of Cinnamon

A pair of very roomy cinnamon ankle length cargo pants is paired with a black sweater. Chunky black platform clogs worn with black socks match the sweater. A short black puffer tops the lot, matching the black in the outfit. I see a black, brown, red or orange crossbody bag complete the look.

2. Frocked with Bubblegum

A column bubblegum pink sweater dress is combined with white socks and stompy flat black lug sole boots. The socks have a pink stripe too. A maxi black puffer coat is worn over the dress and matches the boots. A pink beanie matches the dress. Add a bag that works with the palette.

3. Blue Denim and Pearl Grey

A grey and black Fair Isle sweater is worn with a pair of relaxed boyfriend jeans. Grey socks match the grey sweater. Black moto boots are the casual boots of choice. A thigh length black puffer tops the lot, matching the boots and black in the sweater. There’s a belt around the puffer that you can leave off.

4. Textured Black-Out

This outfit creates a textured black-from-head-to-toe look. Faux leather, knits, quilting, and shiny patent leather provide ample textural interest and depth for this monochromatic low contrast outfit. A graphic tee is paired with leather pants. It’s topped with a grey cardigan. Chunky black platform loafers make a playful statement. A dramatic long diamond quilted puffer tops the lot. Add jewellery, bag, eyewear and watch as desired.