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They'll keep you warm but you'll look damn cool.

Function is king when it comes to winter jackets. They simply have to work—to keep you warm and shield you from the elements. But they should also feel great and look great while they're at it. One of the most trusted takes on the coat—the puffer— does the warming, the styling, and the comfy hugged-in feeling required of all good coats deftly.

Start your puffer jacket considerations for this season here. There are a host of options to choose from, starting with the weight of the jacket. A lot of brands will include testing temperatures the coat is meant to keep you warm in, which is great for making sure that you're getting something that actually works the way you need it to. Some are lighter weight and packable, while others are heavier and warmer.

There is range in how exactly a puffer gets its shape, too. Most are down, and the way the stitching is designed contains the puffiness. the fewer the stitches, the bigger the puffs. For something more packed down, there are ones with denser stitching that make for a slimmer-fitting jacket. Start your shopping with these 15 puffer jackets you can buy right now and wear for many cold days to come.

Lululemon is based in Canada and maybe that explains why all of its outerwear is so good. For more of the winter athleisure feel, this minimally puffed jacket is great.

Really, where would the world of puffer jackets be without Uniqlo's famous light down jacket that comes in at less than $100?

For a little more coverage, Nike's puffer jacket has an extended hem to keep more of you warm and protected. It's insulated and swipes away rain.

If a puffer jacket makes you feel generally goofy, this Polo Ralph Lauren one is a safe haven. It's got all the puff but stays as classic and fitted as possible.

Come to Cos for an upgrade on your puffer jacket that is starting to fray. This one is cool and minimal.

Acne's reversible down jacket is expertly oversized and extremely warm. Very good for wearing over hoodies.

Pangaia's puffer jacket has all of the structure of a puffer you'd want but changes up the inside with down made from flowers rather than animals.

Every winter, The Arrivals comes up with a fresh take on its best jackets and the color palette of the puffers for this year is bright and fun.

For less of a streetwear and more of a workwear feel, Carhartt's insulated puffer is straightforward and warm.

A jacket with a little edge is a great way to make cold weather feel fun to dress for.

For something that goes heavy on functionality for the outdoors, Eddie Bauer's puffer jacket has a bit of stretch built in to make it easy to move around while staying warm.

AllSaints brings its penchant for leather jackets to winter puffers, too. This one has a great streamlined fit and is reversible, so you have two color options to choose from.

Speaking of color options, don't sleep on something that's out of your normal go-tos, like a puffer in white. A marshmallow jacket for real.

Abercrombie really has some of the best jackets around and this ultra puffer has been a favorite across seasons. There are a ton of color options but we're partial to this navy cord one.

Also a sneaky Canadian brand: Aritzia. The brand has been making women's puffer jackets for years, and now there's a whole subset (Super World) dedicated to puffers for all.