12 Puffy Winter Jackets

We're all for ultrawarm coats—but no one wants to look like the Michelin woman. This winter, go for a more fitted down jacket.

By Brooke Kosofsky Glassberg

The graduated diamond pattern and slender belt visually narrow your waist.
EddieBauer.com

This lightweight, densely filled nylon shell has a thermal liner that stores body heat.
Columbia.com

You'll never blend into the background wearing striking, superaffordable camouflage.
Norma Kamali for Walmart; Walmart.com

A mock-sweater collar gives the impression of layers.
EddieBauer.com

The bold color, flannel interior, and furry, detachable hood make winter easier to bear.
Aeropostale.com

Get wrapped up in a cool neutral with an asymmetrical hem and distressed leather belt.
Club Monaco; 212-459-9863

Vertical seams and streamlined pockets enhance a trim silhouette.
DressBarn.com

Can't-miss-me chartreuse (with a leopard lining) stands out on the slopes.
Obermeyer.com

The collar-scarf instantly embellishes a classic A-line shape.
KateSpade.com

Knit cuffs and faux fur make this pristine knee-length coat extra cozy.
DKNY, select Macy's stores; 800-622-9748

The soft rose of this belted puffer looks good with nearly every skin tone.
GarnetHill.com

A flattering slim cut and shawl collar up the femininity factor.
Patagonia.com

From the December 2010 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine