I’ve Always Been Anti-Puffer Jacket—JLaw’s Styling Just Made Me Rethink

I’ll be honest: I’ve never been a puffer jacket person. For as long as I can remember, I’ve sworn by long wool coats, favouring their streamlined silhouettes and polished finish over anything padded or quilted. In my mind, puffers simply couldn’t compete on the sleekness front. That said, when winter really sets in, and the cold becomes truly biting, even my most trusted wool coats sometimes fall short. Which is why I was pleasantly surprised when I spotted Jennifer Lawrence wearing my long-sworn-off jacket trend in the very chicest way.

Stepping out in Toteme’s Cinched Puffer Jacket (£1670), Jennifer styled hers worn open over an oversized knit in the softest butter-yellow hue. Rather than leaning into a utilitarian energy, she embraced a romantic colour palette by sweeping a large pink scarf around her waist. The thoughtful play on colour, contrast and proportion made the outfit feel intentional rather than purely practical.

Crucially, her choice of puffer featured clever drawstring detailing, allowing her to cinch the waist and introduce structure—something I’ve always felt puffers lack. Combined with the delicate shades and added texture, the typically bulky silhouette felt fresh, modern and surprisingly considered.