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Cosy, Chic, Classic — The 17 Best Padded Jackets To Buy Now

Not just for the slopes, discover the best duvet-like coats to wear all winter long.

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Ever since Demna Gvasalia reintroduced the padded jacket as a veritable fashion piece in his autumn/winter 2016 Balenciaga collection, they've been a must-have for the wardrobe, imbued with a new contemporary spirit. No longer are these jackets reserved for the slopes or harsher climes, but instead intended to be worn to all-winter-round.

Of course, who can resist their duvet-like cosiness? These coats — whether worn long or short — are a practical way to navigate the winter months, while achieving optimum snuggly comfort and ticking fashion boxes too. You see, the nature of their padded fabrication means that your chosen style — whether from H&M or Gucci — can offer up a play with proportion that feels entirely directional but yet needs little effort to achieve. It's something Rick Owens has long understood, with his remaining amongst the fashion set's favourite voluminous coats.

This party season, a padded jacket is the ultimate plus one with their sporty perception a fresh contrast for your razzle-dazzle ensemble. Think a Molly Goddard skirt poking out of a style from The North Face, or a slinky 16Arlington gown worn with Alaïa's off-the-shoulder option.

Here, ELLE chooses the best padded coats to wear this winter, looking to the high street and catwalk for the best standout styles.

Herno Padded Jacket - £625.00

Padded Jacket - £625.00

Herno Padded Jacket - £625.00

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This from Herno is the ultimate padded jacket to wrap up in.

Good American Long Padded Jacket

Long Padded Jacket

Good American Long Padded Jacket

Pink doesn't need to be saved for spring.

Rains Long Padded Jacket

Long Padded Jacket

Rains Long Padded Jacket

A coat that's as striking as it is practical.

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Ganni Long Padded Jacket

Long Padded Jacket

Ganni Long Padded Jacket

Ganni's iteration has a loyal following.

Alaïa Padded Jacket

Padded Jacket

Alaïa Padded Jacket

The padded jacket, but make it Alaïa. Adore.

Rick Owens Long Padded Jacket

Long Padded Jacket

Rick Owens Long Padded Jacket

Long a staple of the Rick Owens wardrobe, this is the ultimate investment coat.

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& Other Stories Padded Jacket

Padded Jacket

& Other Stories Padded Jacket

& Other Stories' padded jacket can be easily dressed up.

Gucci Padded Jacket

Padded Jacket

Gucci Padded Jacket

Pledge your allegiance with this logoed style.

M&S Collection Long Padded Jacket

Long Padded Jacket

M&S Collection Long Padded Jacket

Forest green endures.

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H&M Padded Jacket

Padded Jacket

H&M Padded Jacket

Brown is undeniably this season's shade.

Moncler Padded Jacket

Padded Jacket

Moncler Padded Jacket

This fresh powder blue will work across the wardrobe.

Prada Padded Jacket

Padded Jacket

Prada Padded Jacket

Prada's glossy style is something of a 90s throwback.

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Miu Miu Padded Jacket

Padded Jacket

Miu Miu Padded Jacket

As seen on the runway!

Woolrich Padded Jacket

Padded Jacket

Woolrich Padded Jacket

A classic style to wear winter after winter.

The North Face Padded Jacket

Padded Jacket

The North Face Padded Jacket

Now 30% Off

This green makes for a crisp, winter alternative.

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Arket Padded Jacket

Padded Jacket

Arket Padded Jacket

This waisted style offers up a fresh silhouette.

Benetton Padded Jacket

Padded Jacket

Benetton Padded Jacket

Now 50% Off

A pop of violet makes for a great winter alternative.

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