The 17 Best Cropped Puffer Jackets to Keep You Warm (and Stylish) This Winter

This is a cropped puffer that you can wear to and from the gym and to date night (just be sure to wash it in between). It falls right at the waist—which is cinched and adjustable, BTW—and features that classic puffy silhouette that will keep you warm. Plus, there are secret zippered pockets to stash your phone and whatnot.

"Love the length, the symmetrical zipper, the weight and warmth!" reads one review. "[It's] roomy enough for a sweater and not overly hot. [It] looks good left open or closed, and it's not overwhelmingly bulky for a petite person."

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• Size Range: XS to L
• Outer Material: recycled DWR ripstop
• Fill: down alternative

Teich defines this coat as the new it “Amazon coat”—and I can see why. The oversize puffer has some fun detailing, like a large zipper and ribbed knit cuffs, and there's enough room for a bulky sweater underneath. Plus, it comes in nearly 20 colors, so you can experiment a bit with gold or hot pink. 

"I don't usually write reviews, but I had to for this jacket. It's wonderful! Not only is it trendy, stylish, and roomy, but it's also the warmest jacket I've ever owned, no lie," writes one Amazon reviewer.

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• Size Range: XS to XL
• Outer Material: polyester
• Fill: polyester

Aritzia is one of editors' favorite brands for all things puffer—including this cropped option. Aside from being available in 18 different color options, it's made with warmth and ethics and mind, with responsibly sourced goose down. (The brand claims it will keep you warm in temps as cold as -4 degrees Fahrenheit.) Just be sure to act fast if you see a color you like, because it will sell out.

"So many reasons the Aritzia super puffer shorty is a viral Gen Z fave—it's cute, shows off high-waisted jeans and comes in lots of cool colors. I like the way the cropped length keeps you from overheating, is just perfectly puffy without looking too thick. As a petite, I am looking forward to getting one of the newer glossy finish models," says Dana Dickey, senior editor.

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• Size Range: 3XS to 2XL
• Outer Material: nylon
• Fill: goose down

Traveling on a winter trip makes it hard to bring multiple coats, but this packable cropped puffer allows you to sneak another option in your suitcase. It comes in bright hues that are bound to make a statement at the ski lodge.

"I adore my packable puffer from Halfdays! It's surprisingly warm for being so lightweight, and has a drawcord at the waist so you can cinch it in to really show off that cropped silhouette, or leave it loose for a more casual vibe," says Abby Hepworth, fashion editor. "It also packs into a pocket in the back making it great for travel (either to stuff into your suitcase or to use as a pillow on the plane). It does run a little big, so keep that in mind when you're deciding what size to get."

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• Size Range: XS to 2X
• Outer Material: nylon, recycled nylon
• Fill: Fellex Eco

Although this jacket may be short, the fun faux-shearling hood makes all the difference in terms of warmth and is a major fashion statement. I love the cropped length and that the shearling peaks out when zipped up all the way while providing some extra coverage on your neck. It's also water resistant, so you can rest easy knowing it will survive a bit of rain—or snow.

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• Size Range: XS to XL
• Outer Material: polyester
• Fill: polyester

At just $35, you can't beat the price of this puffer from Wild Fable. The weather resistant jacket has larger puffs than some other puffers, making a statement wherever it's worn. It also comes in a variety of colors and sheens, including a trendy leopard print.

"Obsessed with this puffer jacket," says one reviewer. "Great quality for a decent price, soft, and actually keeps me warmer than expected."

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• Size Range: XXS to 2X
• Outer Material: recycled polyester and nylon
• Fill: recycled polyester

A minimalist shape and neutral hues make this a ski bunny’s dream. It’s especially warm, with 700 cotton down fill, but there’s still room to fit a sweater underneath. Falling right above the hip, it’s perfect to pair with high-waist jeans or even edgier cargo pants.

Reviewers agree it's good at keeping you warm—in fact, it might be too good. "The coat is great if it is freezing cold/windy out," says one review. "However I get hot fast, so it I’m inside for a few minutes I start roasting! Sizing is good, however it is a little short in my torso."

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• Size Range: S to XL
• Outer Material: polyester
• Fill: cotton

Canada Goose is synonymous with warm puffer jackets, so it’s only natural the brand would have an impeccable cropped option. With a down and feather fill, it is incredibly warm and the jacket itself ensures the heat stays in. It’s both wind- and water-resistant and you’ll be happy to know the pockets are fleece lined for extra warmth. Plus, you can pull the drawstrings tight to keep out any chill.

Associate Fashion Commerce Editor Stephanie Meraz tried it for herself. "After wearing it nearly every day in London for the past month and a half, I can wholeheartedly say it lives up to the chatter," she says. "The exterior pockets are lined with the softest fuzzy fabric that have saved my knuckles time and time again from becoming chapped."

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• Size Range: 2XS to 2XL
• Outer Material: Pima Cotton
• Fill: 750 fill power responsibly sourced down

Heading out to the gym in the winter requires its own designated coat, which is why lululemon took its popular Wunder Puff and cut it short to add to the trend factor. Don’t worry, though. You’ll still feel warm thanks to 600-fill-power goose down and an attachable hood. Plus, it’s both wind- and water-resistant to boot.

Some reviewers love it so much they've been buying them for years. "Wind resistant and water repellant fabric is great and durable! I've purchased multiple colors and have had them for years. In my experience, the fabric is prone to staining, especially in areas such as the cuffs from every day contact with surfaces."

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• Size Range: 0 to 14
• Outer Material: polyester
• Fill: 600-fill-power goose down

A true date night jacket is one that beckons a few compliments. "The first time I wore this faux leather bomber, my fiancé told me I looked 'like a ‘90s rapper,' which I decided to take as a compliment. Although the cropped style doesn’t necessarily keep my legs warm, the jacket has plenty of other attributes: the perfect amount of puff, both a zipper and a snap closure, and the most amazingly soft and toasty fabric on the inside of the pockets—no gloves needed," says Kelsey Paine, senior editor.

If you wanted to size up, it would look great paired with leather pants or a black mini, too.

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• Size Range: XXS to L
• Outer Material: polyester
• Fill: polyester

Everyone is obsessed with Orolay—aka the brand behind the OG Amazon coat. So naturally, I was excited to see it made into a cropped puffer. It comes in exciting blue and red colors for a nice pop and we adore the extra-large hood that features a faux-fur lining for extra warmth. Plus, it’s 700-fill-power down will keep the rest of your body warm without feeling weighed down.

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• Size Range: M to L
• Outer Material: polyester
• Fill: 700-fill-power down 

This cropped puffer sold like hotcakes last winter, so finding it in this head-turning coral color was a pleasant surprise. Although it’s short, it’s ideal for winter with its down-and-waterfowl combo for extra warmth, high collar, elastic cuffs with adjustable velcro closure and interior drawcord. And on top of that, it just looks damn good.

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• Size Range: XS to XL
• Outer Material: polyester
• Fill: down and waterfowl

Sometimes simple is best when it comes to a short puffer. This one falls just at the hip, making it a slightly longer option that's still super stylish with its classic quilted, relaxed fit with a stand-up collar. I love it as my go-to winter gym coat as it's puffy and roomy for my walks. It comes in three colors, and at $50, it’s an affordable way to get in on the trend. 

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• Size Range: XXS to XL
• Outer Material: polyester
• Fill: polyester

Two trends collide with this cropped faux fur puffer. It has a casual, oversized, boxy fit that will keep you feeling warm and looking cool when paired with light-wash high-waist jeans or leggings. Whether you layer a sweater or T-shirt underneath, you can’t lose.

"I bought a similar coat a couple years ago in a different color, and I love this one just as much!" says one reviewer. "It’s a perfect piece to elevate a simple outfit, and it’s not too cropped to where it doesn’t function well as a coat. With high-waisted bottoms it sits perfectly."

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• Size Range: XXS to XL
• Outer Material: polyester
• Fill: recycled polyester fibers

B Corp-certified brand Save the Duck is committed to creating warm coats without animal cruelty—so none of its coats feature goose feathers. This super puffy puffer instead has a warm down-free fill and is completely water and weather repellent so you'll stay dry, even in snowy (or slushy) weather. I love the fashionable shine of this coat and its high neck, which keeps the chill on windy days.

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• Size Range: XXS to XXL
• Outer Material: nylon
• Fill: synthetic fill

Chevron-quilted stitching and a slight sheen add some visual intrigue to the classic puffer. It balances fashion with functionality too, with a polyester plush fleece hood and sneaky fleece pocket linings. I wouldn’t expect anything less from the sherpa-forward brand.

"UGG certainly didn't disappoint," writes one review. "This coat feels great, looks great, and keeps you warm! I only wish I had purchased it sooner! Definitely worth the purchase and money, as I feel this will be a coat that lasts many years."

Fast Facts

• Size Range: XS to XL
• Outer Material: nylon
• Fill: polyester

Although this puffer might not have sleeves, the oversize, slouchy look was made for layering a sweatshirt or even another jacket underneath. It has long side-tie detailing and is ideal for those chilly-ish days when you don’t want a full heavy layer. Once buttoned up, it gives serious poncho vibes as well.

Fast Facts

• Size Range: XS to XL
• Outer Material: recycled nylon
• Fill: recycled polyester