https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:50:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat#post-2063620 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 14:47:06 +0000 Anonymous 2063620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I more long heavy cloth winter coats for me. Too heavy as I get older. I much prefer a puffer as light weight and they seem to accommodate anything you want to wear underneath and still zip up. I think there is a place for both long and short puffers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat#post-2063503 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 04:15:07 +0000 Jessikams 2063503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a long cocoon style wool coat and it is surprisingly warm. I think the extra width around the waist holds in warm air, and the length that covers the knees really helps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat#post-2063386 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 18:25:07 +0000 bj1111 2063386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Puffers! I’ve already bought 3 in the past 12 months and o have my eye on a sorrel deep winter puffer to replace an old north face one</p> <p>I have cloth but I just don’t wear them </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat#post-2063380 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 17:35:00 +0000 Katerina 2063380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Puffers are always in! I wear both puffers and cloth coats. Our climate is predominantly colder seasons (still....). I have one long puffer coat and one shorter (mid thigh). Both are shades of light olive (golden olive). I have a couple of wool coats - a beige duffle coat and a dark grey short duffle coat. Also a green vintage wool cocoon coat. Actually, none of my coats are black at the moment, but all are neutral. It is a coincidence though. I think colourful winter coats are fabulous and fun. You should go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat#post-2063376 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 17:14:42 +0000 kkards 2063376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>puffers...now and forever!<br />i like puffers for the warmth without the weight ,for the way they can be folded up and stuffed in a bag...and for the way i can just try it into the washer/dryer as needed... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat#post-2063354 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 15:09:58 +0000 Suz 2063354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need all the coats. Even now, in (relatively warmer!) BC.&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, I HIGHLY recommend supposedly impractical colour. I admit, I do wear my navy coat often (with a bright scarf!) but adding coloured coats in the mix makes a huge mood-lifting difference.&nbsp;</p> <p>I see a lot of long and short puffers here. Short was impractical for Ontario but works out here a lot better.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat#post-2063347 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 14:48:02 +0000 Angie 2063347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lots of printed puffers too: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat#post-2063304 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 11:47:00 +0000 cindysmith 2063304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just learned about the polar coaster from my mom. It makes me glad I have built a roster of winter toppers in various shades, and now I know to hang on to all my sweaters I have been collecting during the "off-season" for sweaters (because that's when they're discounted to rock bottom prices).</p> <p>I think puffers are pretty cool, TBH. They have a sort of futuristic look to them to my eye. Whether they're fashionable or not is Angie's wheelhouse, but to my eyes they're awesome--they look cool and they're super warm, making them a win-win. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat#post-2063293 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 10:41:45 +0000 lyn67 2063293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I need both. Actually have cloth coats in short (peacoat-(good for dressier and driving) and long(for even more dressy) and have puffers long (for the coldest) and short (for&nbsp; midis, casual, free time trips&amp;skating), too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat#post-2063288 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 10:17:04 +0000 Bijou 2063288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lots of great coat recommendations from those who understand your weather. Carla have you thought about adding&nbsp;a fun scarf in your favourite colours to your black coats? I did that this winter and it really helped me enjoy my basic black coat again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat#post-2063285 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 10:11:40 +0000 LaPed 2063285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's definitely worth having both. I mostly see long puffers where I am, along with ski parkas. If you're going to be outside doing a mix of walking and standing in below-freezing temps, a long down puffer is perfect. I can't say I ever overheat in winter conditions, so I have yet to meet a coat that feels like overkill. The warmer the better! </p> <p>That said, I dislike puffers when I'm driving (and have heard that really puffy ones interfere with the seatbelt), and if it's not bitterly cold I'll generally opt for a wool coat or multiple lighter layers if I'm going to be in and out of the car a lot. I also just prefer the look of wool coats, always have. </p> <p>I would love to add a second wool coat this winter. Mine is black, and I want to find a fun colour, or something plaid or otherwise patterned. I have a lot of strict criteria for winter coats: needs to be fully lined; pocket placement needs to be just right so they're actually usable for warming hands; must have a high stance or else it becomes a fall coat. Pendleton has several tempting options.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat#post-2063278 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 09:07:16 +0000 Style Fan 2063278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carla, I am definitely going to need a very warm puffer and boots for Montreal this winter.&nbsp; Yikes!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat#post-2063243 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 02:24:17 +0000 Gigi 2063243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm another one who thinks like Anchie. For me, once the temperature gets down to around freezing, it's time for a puffer. And it has to cover my rear end. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat#post-2063234 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 01:57:52 +0000 Jaime 2063234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nothing like a puffer when it is going to be chilly and rainy! But cloth coats are so fun and there are so many great vintage ones (I mean in my closet ). Gotta say both are necessary! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat#post-2063209 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:17:58 +0000 rachylou 2063209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Anchie, I see cloth coats and puffers as for separate conditions... plenty of room for both... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat#post-2063202 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:58:44 +0000 nemosmom 2063202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>suntiger</b> - that's how I feel in a long puffy! I am too claustrophobic for sleeping bag-length coats, I think.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat#post-2063201 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:53:22 +0000 Anonymous 2063201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@nemosmom I showed that to DH and he said "tell Weird Al Yankovik someone stole his "Fat" suit" :)<br /> Think I need Roxanna's long puffers!<br /> I'm in your dilemma too- want to add a second long coat (for over long layers) but puffy, wool, squall coat? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat#post-2063196 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:45:54 +0000 Anonymous 2063196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't get by in the usual polar coaster of a winter without both cloth coats and puffers.  I realize your area is a lot more temperate than mine, but I'd think you'd want both too - especially for walks to the library and around town etc.  I saw the best red/blue/yellow/black plaid teddy type knee length coat the other day that totally reminded me of you.....just saying .  Re: puffers...you have the height and slim build that can carry pretty much any style of puffer - so you'll have tons to choose from.   </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat#post-2063175 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:11:26 +0000 Roxanna 2063175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Carla - I bought a unique Soia &amp; Kyo ref puffy Coat a couple of years ago and it is so warm and stylish - I adore it (looks better than on the model as the waist cinches in; it also comes without black collar attached that zips all the way up.)</p> <p>I also found my Karen Millen light fall puffer surprisingly useful last year as I wore my leather jackets underneath it and kept them on as toppers at work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat#post-2063173 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:49:09 +0000 Carla 2063173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry, Style Fan...</p> <p><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/farmers-almanac-winter-1.5262555" rel="nofollow">https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada.....-1.5262555</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat#post-2063163 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 19:45:12 +0000 Style Fan 2063163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is useful.&nbsp; I am planning to purchase another puffer this year.&nbsp; I will probably add an olive knee-length one.&nbsp; What would a polar coaster be?&nbsp; Some very cold days and then some warmer days (I say hopefully).</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat#post-2063160 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 19:34:05 +0000 Angie 2063160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HAH!</p> <p>Okay. I'm with you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat#post-2063159 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 19:31:33 +0000 nemosmom 2063159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, <b>Angie</b>, those are much longer than the ones I saw last week! There were some at Bloomingdales that barely covered the waistband.</p> <p>ETA: I picked up this short (non cropped) green one last year. I prefer the shorter length or I feel like I am drowning in puff....</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat#post-2063156 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 19:18:08 +0000 Angie 2063156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually<b> Nemosmom</b>, short puffers are AMAZING in climates like mine. These are workhorses. One boxy, and one fitted:</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat#post-2063140 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 18:28:29 +0000 Cardiff girl 2063140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Polar coaster!I love it.The weather is so much more interesting these days.It used to snow or snow heavily ,now we have polar vortexes and weather bombs!Anyway whether puffers are fashionable or not they are practical and necessary once it gets cold enough.l have three ,a long red one ,a hip length camel one belted and a light blue jacket one and if we have to ride the polar coaster this winter I expect that I will be wearing all of them regularly.l hear you on the black coats.l have one and wear it only for funerals.If I get another wool coat it’s going to be red. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat#post-2063137 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 18:15:38 +0000 nemosmom 2063137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I've seen a LOT of cropped puffers at retail (what is the point of a cropped puffer in winter?) So, whatever may be trending isn't necessarily practical :)<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>How about one solid puffer (olive?) and a longer cloth (wool? teddy coat? patterned?) coat?? I could see you rocking a plaid longer coat in red...<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat#post-2063133 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 17:52:06 +0000 anchie 2063133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t find coats and puffers interchangeable. For me coats are for temperatures 5C and up, and everything below that is puffy time </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat#post-2063127 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 17:41:45 +0000 Angie 2063127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Puffers are VERY fashionable. LONG puffers are a thing, and short too - in avant-garde boxy silhouettes. The mid-thigh tailored cut is more classic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puffer-vs-cloth-winter-coat#post-2063121 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 17:19:50 +0000 Carla 2063121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, it is hot and humid and I sit here in shorts and a t-shirt however, the Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a ‘polar coaster’ (eye roll)<br /> in my part of the world. Short of moving in with one of our fab Southern Hemisphere members for the season, I’m going to have to deal with it. </p> <p>Are puffers still a fashion ‘thing’? Any specific shapes more current? If I look at cloth coats instead, what shapes would be seen as more modern (vs classic)? I’m most interested in a length that is mid thigh to knee or just below the knee length. I would like to add 2 coats - one olive and one exuberant - patterned and colourful. (3 of my 4 winter coats are black, and I don’t even want to look at them!)</p> <p>Any ideas? </p>