The 15 Best Puffer Vests for Ultimate Winter Warmth

Seasonal depression is legit. Gone are the days of 60 degree November weekends, wearing shorts to the gym, throwing on a hoodie and calling it outerwear. It's time to bundle up, break out the cashmere scarves, and layer to the max. Yeah, the process of pulling on and off sweaters and beanies can get a bit cumbersome (and really mess with our hair), but there's not really a better option, right? Wrong.

The puffer vest is the most underutilized piece of outerwear. As a layer or on its own, the vest gives extra warmth that spreads from your chest to your toes. Pick a thinner one like Patagonia's Nano Puff if you want to throw it on under a parka. Opt for a thicker one like Canada Goose's if you want something hefty that you can wear on its own. There's a vest—or gilet as it's alternatively called—for everything, everyone, and every occasion. Plus, when you get inside, skip the static of slipping off sweaters and simply unzip the vest. Or leave it on. We aren't picky.

So brace for the cold looking like the puffiest marshmallow anyone's ever seen, and do so with your head held high. To get you started on this journey, we've picked out the 15 best puffer vests out there right now. And you never know, maybe some shopping will help you combat the winter woes.