Puffer vests are always an easy laying option when you are running out of the house quickly and the weather outside is a little cold. Warmer than a sweater but not as thick as a jacket, they are great for the “in between” weather of winter to spring and also chilly mornings. Not only are they effective in keeping you warm, but they are also stylish (especially when oversized) and an easy layering option. Styling these might be challening for some, so sharing below some easy tips on how to style a puffer and give your casual cold weather outfits an elevate vibe! This post contains affiliate links.
How to style a puffer vest
Wearing a puffer vest with leggings
The most obvious & easiest way to wear a puffer vest is with leggings. With this look, you could opt for an oversized puffer vest in a neutral color or a puffer vest that is below the knees to keep your legs extra warm. If you do wear an oversized puffer vest, be sure to style it with pieces that are oversized, but still fit well to make sure that your outfit is still balanced, like a tailored oversized sweater. For shoes, sneaker or short Uggs could complete the look.
Another puffer vest with leggings option is to pair leggings and a layering shirt with a puffer vest that closes with a belt. I love these, as they are a little more trendy and make the outfit a little more tailored and put together. This would be a perfect look for running errands, but also would be great for a coffee date! With this outfit, you could pair it with an oversized tote if you are carrying a lot of things, or a crossbody bag as well.
Wearing a puffer vest with jeans
With jeans, you could pair a short puffer vest to create a casual, laid back outfit. Any color would work for the puffer, but you could wear a fun colored one, like red to add some boldness and color to your outfit! For the shirt, wear a well fitted t-shirt and tuck it into your jeans if they are high rise. Be sure to accessorize this outfit with simple earrings and a statement bag to pull it all together.
If your puffer vest is oversized, you could wear high rise skinny jeans in a dark wash with some sneakers. Adding a black hat and other minimal accessories would be an easy way to complete the look!
Wearing a puffer vest with a matching sweatsuit
My favorite way to wear a puffer vest on a cold, casual day is with a matching sweat suit! This outfit is so easy to style with minimal effort, but looks put together and simple. An easy way to create this outfit is to start with a neutral colored sweatshirt, then add some neutral sneakers and a neutral colored puffer vest! This makes the outfit somewhat monochromatic and simple, yet stylish.
How should a puffer vest fit
There are many different types of puffer vests that you can buy, all with different fits. For something more casual, I love the look of oversized puffers that are a a longer and wider fit. These are great to pair with leggings and an oversized sweater. For a more pulled together look, short puffers in a neutral color pair well with denim and sneakers. To add some fun, you could also get a short puffer in a bright color, like red.
If you have a puffer vest in your closet and were looking for some new ways to wear it, or were thinking about buying a puffer vest, I hope this post helps you with some styling tips and outfit ideas. Styling a puffer vest for many types of occasions is simple and easy with some basics that you probably already have in your closet! Puffer vests are a great option to wear in town while running errands, but also are a great option to pack if you are going somewhere cold, for example. I shared some other cold weather outfits in my post what to pack for London.
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