Genevieve Cepeda is a staff shopping writer for People with a passion for finding the very best deals. Together with her team, she tested 17 puffer vests to compile a list of the top picks in terms of warmth, layering, and style.

The puffer vest is a winter staple that has been around for years. While down jackets can be bulky and sometimes make you overheat, puffer vests are more breathable and allow you to move more freely, thanks to the open arms. Even Kate Middleton , Oprah , and Jennifer Lopez have been known to wear different iterations of the style over the years.

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"Puffer vests are a great option of keeping your core warm without sacrificing complete style with a full-on coat. Puffer vests are also great for transitional weather as a lighter layering piece

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