puffa

Insulated quilted coat

A puffa is a quilted jacket filled with down or synthetic insulation, characterized by its puffy, segmented appearance.

The term is primarily British, with Americans more likely to say puffer or puffy jacket.

Originally designed for cold-weather outdoor activities, puffas have become mainstream fashion items: She threw on her puffa and headed out into the snow.

garment

quilted

Stitched through layered fabric

  • downToward lower ground
  • syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
  • hoodedHaving a fabric headpiece

padded · zip-up · sleeveless · gilet · vest · anorak · parka · windbreaker · bomber · outerwear

warmth

insulated

Shielded from heat loss

toasty · fleece-lined · layering · winter · cold-weather · lightweight · breathable · loft · featherweight

silhouette

bulky

Large and awkward to handle

inflated · pillowy · marshmallow · billowy · rounded · cushioned · stuffed · plump · bloated · cocoon

fashion

streetwear

Skate and hip-hop clothing

urban · stylish · chic · retro · vintage · athleisure · Patagonia · lookbook · statement piece · normcore

Opposites
silhouette/fit

puffatailored jacket

Fitted formal outerwear piece

blazer · trench coat · chesterfield · dress coat · shell jacket

insulation method

puffashell jacket

Thin weatherproof outer garment

windbreaker · rain jacket · lightweight jacket · shell · cagoule

Phrases
Family

puff, puffy, puffed, puffing, puffer, puffers, unpuffed

Familiarity
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Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G