There's a certain kind of jacket you reach for without thinking. The one by the door. The one that goes with the jeans, the wide-leg trousers, the dress you weren't sure how to keep warm in. This season, that jacket is quilted.
The quilted puffer has quietly become the piece a winter wardrobe leans on. That signature stitched finish, whether it's a wave-style quilt or a classic diamond, gives a jacket structure without weight, so you get real warmth in a shape that feels considered. Light enough to throw on for the school run, polished enough for a long lunch, easy enough to wear every single day. It's the definition of one piece, many lives. You buy it once, and you reach for it constantly, which is exactly the kind of fashion we believe in.
We've gone deep on quilted puffers this season. Here's how to wear them, and which one is right for you.
The Absolute Jacket
If you love a collar, start here. The Absolute Jacket by Among The Brave is our collared quilted puffer, finished in a classic diamond quilt with a relaxed, easy shape. The collar gives it a polished, considered finish, the kind of detail that makes a look feel complete.
It comes in a colour for everyone. The Soft Khaki is fresh over blue denim, the Putty Natural keeps things clean, the Black goes with everything, and the Chocolate Brown has quickly become a favourite. Lean into it tonally paired with the Varsity Chocolate Barrel Jean for a fashion-forward way to wear the season's most-wanted tone.
This is also the one to dress up. The Chestnut Brown looks beautiful with the Jaunty Black Tailored Pant finished with a belt, polished and effortless. And every colour in the range wears just as well dressed down, kept classic and easy over a white tee with your favourite pair of jeans. Our top pick is the Graduate Barrel Jean, relaxed through the leg and made for exactly this kind of throw-on, walk-out styling.
The Premium Jacket
For proper warmth, the Premium Jacket from By Rosa is the one. It's our down-fill quilted puffer, made for the days the temperature really drops, with a slightly oversized shape that's easy to layer over knitwear. The plush quilt and soft, luxe finish make it feel as good as it looks. And right now, it's on sale, up to 50% off.
It comes in two beautiful neutrals. The Putty White is clean and elevated, styled with the Graduate Jet Black Barrel Jeans for chic contrast. Add a belt to define the slightly oversized shape, and it's ready for lunch or evening plans. The Chocolate Brown leans into that rich, warm tone everyone's reaching for, and pairs beautifully with blue denim for an easy, of-the-moment look that's made for weekend errands and coffee with the girls.
A warm, well-made, genuinely versatile puffer at this price is a rare find. If it's been on your list, this is your sign.
The Apex Jacket
For a softer, collarless finish, the Apex Jacket by Stories Be Told is your piece. With its gorgeous wavy stitching and clean, collarless neckline, it feels easy and current. It's also a bit of a Flo favourite, a repeat best seller we bring back every winter season.
The colour range is one of our best. The Blush Pink is soft and pretty, the Bone with contrast piping has a quiet, elevated edge, the Storm Blue Denim and Black PU Leather bring something more directional, and the Chocolate Brown is the one we keep coming back to.
Styling it is effortless. The collarless neckline layers neatly under a coat, and sits just as easily open over a tee or knit. Pair it with our best-selling Townie Pant for an easy, put-together look, or go denim on denim with the Varsity Deep Blue Barrel Jean for that relaxed, of-the-moment feel. In Chocolate Brown, lean tonal with a brown knit and denim, or wear it over black for an easy contrast. This is the layer that carries a look through from your morning coffee run to after-work errands.
Find Your Quilted Puffer
From the collared Absolute to the easy Apex and the down-filled Premium, there’s a quilted puffer here with your name on it. The colour you’ll reach for, the shape that keeps up with you, the layer you’ll genuinely live in this season.
