https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinsulate-vs-puffer Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 15:49:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinsulate-vs-puffer#post-396929 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:14:51 +0000 Angie 396929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am on Team I am ALWAYS COLD. </p> <p>I visit NYC in Feb almost every year, walking outside at least 80 blocks a day. It is bitterly cold. There is nothing warmer than the perfect LONG dressy puffer coat. But they do vary in quality and warmth. I have a dressy Canadian down puffer coat. Like I always say: the Canadians know how to make stylish weatherproof boots and puffer coats to keep you very warm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinsulate-vs-puffer#post-396906 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:57:18 +0000 Freckles 396906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm on team there is nothing warmer than wool.</p> <p>Personally I don't find down coats warm enough.</p> <p>The wool coat depends on the length of the wool. Thinsulate is very light.</p> <p>The sizing is regular sizing and all depends on the make and style.</p> <p>GO WOOL! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinsulate-vs-puffer#post-396306 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:02:01 +0000 Vildy 396306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It used to be possible to get down coats where the pocketed sewing is on the<br /> inside and the outside is a smooth layer. Not much is as lightweight as down<br /> but OTOH, if you hide the poofiness inside, then the outer layer of fabric does<br /> add to the weight. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinsulate-vs-puffer#post-396303 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:00:58 +0000 rachylou 396303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto to what Joy said. A puffer is warmest and lightest, with down fill and some length in the back. I made the mistake of getting a "cropped" puffer and the draft is something terrible. A little waist definition and narrower shoulders help in the looks department.</p> <p>And on that note: LL Bean puffers don't have enough waist definition for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinsulate-vs-puffer#post-396268 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:34:19 +0000 Anonymous 396268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you want warmth, nothing beats a down puffer. It's also very light weight. You can find puffers with some waist definition. Do not get a puffer filled with synthetic if you want warmth. Angie did a blog on them .<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/22/puffer-coat-101/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/22/puffer-coat-101/</a></p> <p>Wool with thinsulate is definitely heavier. You will want a coat with some length for warmth..at least a parka. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thinsulate-vs-puffer#post-396256 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:27:34 +0000 geetha 396256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a few wool coats but want to get something warmer. I am on the East Coast. Don't really like the way puffers look so I was thinking of getting a wool coat with thinsulate but have heard that they are heavier. Is this true? Also, if you get a wool coat with Thinsulate are they tighter ie do you need to go up a size? Don't want to do the double layer wool because that seems like it might be too heavy. I guess if puffers are the warmest thing I may have to get one. What do you ladies think? </p>