Winter is well and truly here. Shaggy coats are making a comeback, Christmas accessories are overloading the shelves and UGG mini boots are the footwear of a choice. What's next, you ask? Enter, puffer gilets.
That's right. Puffer. Gilets. And no not the 'Dad' on a country walk kind. These are chic, cute and in about every shopping basket there is right now. The puffer obsession is here to stay, which is understandable when it is essentially like wearing a massive hug.
Our favourite RN? It has to be the TikTok-viral H&M Puffer Gilet, which will effortlessly elevate all your autumnal knits.
Whether or not you're already stocked up on coats for the new season, you have to invest in a puffer gilet. Just pair it with some cargo trousers and a long-sleeved tee for ultimate outfit goals.
Ready to stock up? Here are the best puffer gilets on the high street below (including that super cute £15 H&M option)...
SHOP: The best puffer gilets from the high street
The viral puffer gilet
H&Mwww2.hm.com
For less than 15 quid you can get your hands on the jacket of the season. Coming in baby pink or lemon yellow, buy the one that suits your style (or them all, we won't judge).
asoswww.asos.com
Faux leather adds texture to any outfit, so layer up with this black faux leather gilet. You'll definitely be standing out.
misspapwww.misspap.com
Oversized boyfriend shapes and boxy shoulders give a puffer a laidback style. This is the ultimate huge fluffy puffer. You won't be getting cold in this one.
pull & bearwww.pullandbear.com
Sometimes, you need to rock a long gilet, for that bold fashion statement. This number from Pull & Bear has a zip fastening, a hood with snap buttons, pockets and an adjustable drawstring waist.
asoswww.asos.com
If you have a petite frame and are worried about a gilet swamping your silhouette, opt for the TopShop Petite Sleeveless Puffer Gilet, in a chic cream colour.
new lookwww.newlook.com
New Look is getting in on the puffer action too with this cropped choice. Grab it in beige, brown, black or khaki for ultimate comfort this winter.
superdrywww.superdry.com
Okay now, not every single person wants a brown, beige or black puffer. For those brighter colours, go to Superdry, which has options even including pumpkin orange and dusty blue. And oh, of course, those classic neutrals too such as beige and khaki.
M&Swww.marksandspencer.com
If you want to invest in a piece that's going to last for years, M&S is our go-to. A sleek black that's as cosy as it is stylish, this is totally worth the funds. Also available in white.
john lewiswww.johnlewis.com
We're in love with this gorgeous caramel-hue option from Nobdoy's Child, now reduced to clear on John Lewis. You better rush to the checkout before we do.
urban outfitterswww.urbanoutfitters.com
Of course, Urban Outfitters is the plug for anything trendy right now. Ed Hardy has pulled it out of the bag with this puffer gilet that's giving total punk girl vibes.
Caitlin Casey is a Contributing Writer for heat, Closer, and Grazia. She covers shopping, women’s lifestyle, popular culture as well as all things trending.