Blake Lively Just Wore This Underrated Puffer Coat Trend That's About to Blow Up

Eva Thomas

Tue, November 16, 2021 at 2:00 AM UTC

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Petition to rename fall puffer coat season? Sign us up. Now, we can't officially change the name of autumn to that of an impossibly cool outerwear piece, but we can write about it as if we have. So, welcome to puffer coat season!

Kate Middleton, Oprah, fashion editors, and Amazon shoppers are all obsessed with the puffy, marshmallow-like coats that are as comfy as they appear to be stylish and warm. But we must say, we just spotted the coolest version of the trending topper on none other than Blake Lively, because, well, duh! It's Blake Lively.

Lively was spotted hand in hand with Ryan Reynolds in coordinating corduroy looks — yep, the '70s are back, baby, and we're 100 percent here for it. Reynolds wore blue khakis, a blue cardigan, a green corduroy jacket, and Nike sneakers. Lively matched his vibe in light-wash jeans, a $1,875 Moncler corduroy puffer coat, and $150 Nike Air Max 90 NRG sneakers, the latter two of which you can still grab at Nordstrom. So hurry!

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Shop now: $1,875; nordstrom.com

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Shop now: $62; amazon.com

The main takeaway here — aside from the fact that Lively and Reynolds are couple goals and that the actress is the queen of high-low dressing — is that while puffers truly come in all shapes, colors, and fabrications, the corduroy version might just be the coolest (and most stylish) of them all.

The original puffer coat may have been designed in that classic water-resistant material, but over the years, it's received many upgrades that have helped it become a pretty unstoppable outerwear pick in the fashion world. Now you'll find velvet puffers, leather puffers, and of course, corduroy puffers — basically, all fabrics that feel a bit more elevated than the traditional, but just as warm and cozy.

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Shop now: $135; everlane.com

Corduroy puffers are trending, partly because of Lively and partly because the fabric of the bygone decade is in the midst of a comeback right now. So if you want to get in on the coat trend before it really blows up, consider adding one of the below styles to your cart ASAP. Styles and sizes are already selling out.

Lively's puffer is definitely on the pricier side, but Moncler coats are worth the splurge. Her down-insulated coat features oversized wide-wale corduroy (love!), a removable hood, and two side pockets. It's also water-resistant, guys! But if you're not ready to shell out close to $2,000 for a jacket, you'll be glad to hear that there are more affordable options, like this 100 percent cotton Levi's coat, this $124 puffer from Urban Outfitters, or this top-rated one from Everlane that'll allow you to try out the trend for less.

Shop more corduroy puffers below.