https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:50:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea/page/2#post-1750330 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 20:55:34 +0000 Anonymous 1750330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JAileen -- The TNF down ones are machine washable and they actually recommend that you dry them in the dryer. Most of the "gear brand" ones are machine-friendly.</p> <p>The Canada Goose ones are dry clean only, I found out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea/page/2#post-1750324 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 20:30:54 +0000 JAileen 1750324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope you find the perfect one. It can be very chic. I'm just kind of practical. When we lived in the mountains I knew who a woman who had a white wool coat. It was beautiful, but dry cleanable. $$$ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea/page/2#post-1750323 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 20:28:07 +0000 Anonymous 1750323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is beautiful Diane. Your outfits are lovely.<br /> Looks great with the cognac footwear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea/page/2#post-1750317 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 20:25:04 +0000 Anonymous 1750317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I only have one puffer, but I'm very firmly on team light coloured puffers. Here's mine styled</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea/page/2#post-1750309 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 20:10:22 +0000 Anonymous 1750309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling - thank you for the feedback on your run around town!<br />Joy - thanks for the tip on the scarf and oxyclean.<br />Sally - I'm sure your winters feel just as cold as mine. The big difference is the salt on our roads, and I think we need heavier boots.</p> <p>I think I'm close to pulling the trigger. I think I'm OK with taking a risk this season. The white really aligns well with my new style goal to wear cheerful, bright colours. </p> <p>I am also honing in on these TNF parkas, in very light grey. The light grey seems more practical than a cream or white. The salt should blend in well, haha! :-)</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea/page/2#post-1750239 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:34:16 +0000 Colette 1750239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a white puffer is so chic. My very, very chic friend has one and looks so fab. She inspired me to choose a rain coat to walk my dogs in white. We both agree that we love white coats but they do require more frequent laundering and spot cleaning. If you are OK with the higher maintenance you are going to look fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea/page/2#post-1750234 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:19:05 +0000 Eliza 1750234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love that HH one. Great to see a coat that functions as a puffer, but lacks the puffs. Beautiful lines! </p> <p>I think a white or cream coat can be a breath of fresh air on a winter day, just have to alternatives for when activities or weather take it out of rotation.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea/page/2#post-1750205 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 13:13:35 +0000 Bijou 1750205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have an off white fashion puffer that has black and white tweed on the body and off white quilted puffer arms. The tweed is frayed at the neckline and I love it. It feels quite Chanel inspired and I love to wear it with pearls and a dressy handbag. White puffers look very fresh in winter, I love them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea/page/2#post-1750194 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 12:14:12 +0000 Mirjana 1750194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like white in the winter and have white puffer, it is old but I still wreat it with pleasure, I wash it easily no problem. I can always recommend white so fresh and fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea/page/2#post-1750175 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 10:13:57 +0000 Anonymous 1750175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Taking <b>Joy</b>'s advice, I am going to purchase a scarf dedicated to my white jacket. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea#post-1750143 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 07:13:47 +0000 anne 1750143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE the idea of a white puffer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea#post-1750113 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 03:54:29 +0000 Sal 1750113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't feel the best to talk about puffers - I do have one - but I cannot compare our winters to yours.</p> <p>I do have a white gear jacket (I use it for cycling, wearing to and from the gym, walking, running in the rain etc). &nbsp;I purchased it in 2008 just prior to a holiday. &nbsp;It is still going strong, it has a couple of small marks and is getting worn. &nbsp;It is washed regularly.</p> <p>My only puffer is purple and does get marked around the neck, I wash it regularly with a special down wash which seems to work.</p> <p>I think you would suit a white puffer - it would be luxurious! &nbsp;I also think I would want another one for the odd occasion where white is not suitable, even if it just an old one/backup.</p> <p></p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea#post-1750099 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 01:39:26 +0000 Carla 1750099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great thread! I have been resisting the puffer after a snide comment from a man I work with about my looking like I was wearing a sleeping bag. This was many years ago (like 20!). I did love my light and very warm lavender winter coat, but the comment was the kiss of death on any future puffer purchases.</p> <p>Today's versions seem much slimmer. Also, I really need something for to-ing and fro-ing from the gym. The pea coat just doesn't work, and my snowboarding winter jacket is ancient, and mostly black. </p> <p>I like Joy's idea of silvery grey and Sterling's sighting of yellow. Orange (not red) is a colour Imwould like to try. Tulle' suggestion of fur or faux fur accessories is brilliant!</p> <p>FWIW, Smittie, go for a white or cream one that is machine washable -'and enjoy the heck out of it! Red would be a great back-up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea#post-1750083 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 01:00:16 +0000 Anonymous 1750083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another idea that will help keep any coat or jacket clean longer is to wear it with a scarf...any kind of scarf as long as it keeps the coat away from your neck.&nbsp; I make sure that every jacket or coat has at least one scarf and hang it with the coat.&nbsp; </p> <p>I also advocate treating any grime or possible stain right away.&nbsp; I've had good luck with prewash sprays like Oxyclean.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea#post-1750017 Sun, 13 Nov 2016 19:50:48 +0000 Zibbets 1750017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One thing about the white puffer (apologies if someone already mentioned it) you will want to be careful what kind of bag you carry with it as anything dyed can/will transfer color onto the white.</p> <p>I love the idea of a white coat, but have had bad luck with them myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea#post-1750010 Sun, 13 Nov 2016 19:05:32 +0000 Fannieprl 1750010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coming from someone who just dripped mustard from a hotdog all down my white t-shirt, I'd still say I love the look of a white coat. &nbsp;As long as it's washable, I'd go for it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea#post-1750004 Sun, 13 Nov 2016 17:30:33 +0000 Anonymous 1750004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Smittie</b> -- the weather finally turned cool enough for me to wear my white jacket. &nbsp;I wore it all weekend long (park, errands, Christmas shopping). &nbsp;I felt absolute fabulous among the sea of dark, dark colors. I got more complements on my outfits than I have received in a long time, thus confirming to me that we are all eager for a burst of brightness in our lives. &nbsp;</p> <p>I'm not trying to sway your decision. &nbsp;I just wanted to give you one more data point for your consideration. &nbsp;</p> <p>On a side note, I saw several people wearing bright yellow at the park. &nbsp;They looked pretty fabulous too. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea#post-1749510 Fri, 11 Nov 2016 14:39:31 +0000 Anonymous 1749510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Omg, tulle, you are on top of white puffer luxe! I love your idea of incorporating fox fur (or even a faux fur scarf that are so available now) to make the look more dressy. Also love the idea of bright mitts and bag. </p> <p>Approprio, great tip on the nail polish remover for white shoes. Will try that out!</p> <p>Suz-I'll look into lole. Forgot about them. I like red too but have not found the right shade.</p> <p>Angie-Oh I see what you mean about what a desssy puffer looks like. I think the faux fur on the latest one Adds an element of luxury, but there are some snap details that move it more towards gear. I will continue looking.</p> <p>I find the navy or ink is still too much like black to uplift my spirits in the winter.</p> <p>Sterling, Gigi, I think it's worth the risk too. </p> <p>Chadia, thank you. The cuffs do seem to be an issue. I am still thinking about it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea#post-1749500 Fri, 11 Nov 2016 13:48:15 +0000 tulle 1749500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I acquired an off-white Northface puffer parka almost 10 years ago when my 13 year-old daughter outgrew it.&nbsp; It's still going strong for me--warm, and so much more cheerful than the dull, dark puffers that we tell ourselves are practical.&nbsp; I think with any light-colored jacket, the trick is to be able to rotate it with a couple of other jackets or coats, and to minimize the grime by washing fairly often.&nbsp; I rub a stain stick on the cuffs, inner collar, and front, then pop it in the machine.&nbsp; This keeps the puffer puffy and smelling good, too.&nbsp; As for styling it, I've learned that wearing it over other light colors--pale gray, cream, taupe, &amp; light blue--makes the jacket look more luxe and integrated. I usually carry a gray bag with it (or no bag at all,) but last year I tried out a turquoise leather bag I usually keep for Summer, plus a pair of turquoise cashmere gloves, and loved the look.&nbsp; I also re-purposed a cream fox fur collar into trim for the detachable hood, and it really took the puffer to a luxurious new level. I think that those of us who experience long, cold Winters need a variety of outerwear in different styles and colors to prevent the November-to-April blahs.&nbsp; (Angie has written about this.)&nbsp; I've found that, by thinking of outfit-plus-outerwear as an ensemble, I feel less at the mercy of the thermometer, if that makes sense. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea#post-1749478 Fri, 11 Nov 2016 12:48:47 +0000 Angie 1749478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smittie, mine was more off-white, and it had tortoise shell buttons. The faux fur tan trim MADE the coat. It died, and that's the only reason I don't have it anymore. I have a black Soia &amp; Kyo arctic puffer now - and I just can't stand that it's black! I WISH it was ink or cream.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea#post-1749469 Fri, 11 Nov 2016 12:21:29 +0000 Anonymous 1749469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Approprio</b>. &nbsp;I'm going to save your suggestions in a special file I created. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea#post-1749466 Fri, 11 Nov 2016 12:18:28 +0000 approprio 1749466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sterling,</b> I have a few different techniques depending on the stain, and I've never tried any of these on technical fabric.</p> <p>Spillages are a simple matter of immediate action. Water and a tiny amount of hand soap will take care of most things.&nbsp;If that's not enough, I keep a few stain-specific fluids handy for washable items, treating the mark with a few drops and then sponging with water once it's soaked for a few minutes. Can't remember specific brands, but Stain Devils/Dylon spring to mind. There used to be a really good citrus-based product for delicate fabrics, but it seems to disappeared.</p> <p>K2R stain remover is fantastic for dry spot-cleaning on anything you'd prefer not to get wet, but be sure to open the window and keep pets out of the way. Them's some powerful fumes.</p> <p>And I have a great tip for getting marks out of white shoes: nail polish remover! If you're nervous, spot test this first, but I've never had any problems with it on leather footwear and it works like a charm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea#post-1749458 Fri, 11 Nov 2016 12:06:16 +0000 Suz 1749458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a big lover of white puffers. I tried to buy one the past couple of years but couldn't find the right version. (As you've discovered, fit, esp. on hoods, can be an issue.) I do think it's a risk with a car, given our climate, and if you are a walker, you have to know that cars may rush past and splash you with slush. Meanwhile, on pure white snowy days the coat may not be quite as much a standout as a red one would be. (I also love a red coat, by the way).&nbsp;</p> <p>But. There is something so fresh and feminine about white, and so distinctive in the sea of black.&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, in my experience, puffers wash really well. Mine is down, but I wash it quite regularly and it always comes out great. (It's by Lole -- check their offerings, too, this year -- my coat feels like a cross between gear and fashion.)&nbsp;</p> <p>Mine's the grey coat. Also in Finds some white puffers I tried that did not quite make the grade due to fit or other issues.&nbsp;</p> <p>I probably won't buy one this year and will make due with my grey since we are expecting to move to a climate where it won't be a priority, but I think for Ottawa a while puffer would be fabulous.&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, bags. I have this problem, too. If you like a satchel, I actually think this is good because one issue with puffers is that even if your shoulders are square, shoulder bags have a bit of a tendency to slip due to the fabric. I often wore my fashion backpack with my puffer last year, or I used my Le Pliage, which is okay in terrible weather.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea#post-1749456 Fri, 11 Nov 2016 11:56:04 +0000 Anonymous 1749456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Approprio</b> -- what do you use for spot cleaning? &nbsp; Those wipes? &nbsp;Or do you have another technique? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea#post-1749451 Fri, 11 Nov 2016 11:53:18 +0000 approprio 1749451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a white puffer would be sensational. I never wear puffers, but came very close to buying a white one myself this season.</p> <p>I wear a lot of white, and people often ask me how I keep it clean. I concur with Gigi, you need to be vigilant and get rid of dirt as soon as you notice it. I prefer spot-cleaning to washing because it's more effective and better for the garment.&nbsp;</p> <p>The other thing to remember is that while white gets dirty in the long run, very few people notice the odd smudge here and there. Some marks may never come out, but the good news is that most of the time you're the only one who knows about them.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea#post-1749450 Fri, 11 Nov 2016 11:52:14 +0000 Anonymous 1749450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>I am one hundred percent in favor of a white coat/jacket/topper</b>. &nbsp;The idea of a white puffer is a dream come true. &nbsp;Washable? &nbsp;Even better. &nbsp;</p> <p>I've searched for a white jacket for years. &nbsp;I personally want white (not cream, not off white). &nbsp;I bought one a couple of years ago. &nbsp;Sadly, I returned it because the fit was off. &nbsp;I found another one this season. &nbsp;Now I know to be vigilant about the sleeves and cuffs for dirtiness, but I still intend to wear mine to death.&nbsp;</p> <p>I vote TRY IT. &nbsp;How could white be wrong? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea#post-1749435 Fri, 11 Nov 2016 11:32:33 +0000 chadya 1749435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had one years ago, and while I loved the look.&nbsp; <br />I could never get the cuffs clean,&nbsp; I ended up&nbsp; donating it <br />It was a GAP coat and was warm so I was regretful but never looked clean.&nbsp; </p> <p>So think about cost of coat vs. maintaining </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea#post-1749400 Fri, 11 Nov 2016 06:33:33 +0000 Gigi 1749400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I recently ordered a cream puffer myself, because I am so sick of the sea of black and gray. I love cream in the wintertime! I ended up having to return it because it did not fit properly. But I think it is worth a try, as long as you find one that is machine washable. I would also make sure that you wash it soon after it dirties rather than waiting for the dirt to build up--I think that waiting for the dirt to build up can result in stains that are more difficult to get out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea#post-1749376 Fri, 11 Nov 2016 02:19:38 +0000 Anonymous 1749376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jules</b>, smart thinking! Yes, I do have another puffer that I could use (good thing I haven't donated it yet! :-)). I would definitely be like you and avoid washing due to bottlenecks, so I agree it's important to have a backup.</p> <p><b>Joy</b>, good to hear about the salt not showing up as much on the white.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jaileen</b>, <b>Staysfit</b>, <b>StyleFan</b>, <b>Rachy</b>, and <b>El Cee</b> -- Your practical viewpoints are much appreciated.</p> <p><b>Angie </b>-- I'm glad you think puffers don't have to be gear. I auto-associate them :-)<br />...</p> <p>I went shopping today and I found the Marmot coat I wanted (not in white) and <b>the hood was not large</b> <b>enough </b>without the fake fur (which I would want to take off) :-(</p> <p>I found a Helly Hansen coat (see finds) with a HUGE hood &nbsp;in a bright but warm white (like Benjamin Moore 'Simply White' for the decorators out there ;-)). It's polyester fill, so can be washed more often. I put it on hold till tomorrow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-puffer-bad-idea#post-1749369 Fri, 11 Nov 2016 01:11:41 +0000 Jules 1749369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Will you have another option for when you have to throw this one in the wash? That would be the only way it would work for me. Otherwise I'd be frustrated wearing a dirty puffer because I'm not organized enough to get it wash and dried overnight on a regular basis. YMMV. I imagine frequent washing will also wear it out faster.</p>