How to wear a sleeveless “puffa” with style

In the country

There is a concept that the sleeveless puffa jacket can look a tad frumpy on us more mature women. Often associated with dog walkers and wellies, nothing wrong with that, however I think you can dress it up and wear it in town as well as the country. It is just a question of what you wear it with and the accessories.

The sleeveless puffa can be worn all the year round, as a layer under or over a jacket, or simply on it’s own.

Worn in the Spring with a T shirt and heels

Chicatanyage

I write a fashion and beauty blog for women over 50 with the aim of inspiring mature women to continue to enjoy and have fun with their fashion choices. I have spent most of my working life in some way connected to fashion. I started my career in Fashion PR and then trained as an Image Consultant when my children were young. I subsequently worked in the corporate world running seminars, doing private coaching and speaking at conferences. I started my blog in 2009 as I wanted to share my years of experience working in the world of fashion. I truly believe we can continue to have confidence in the way we present ourselves. Our style may evolve with time and changing lifestyles, yet with a little knowledge and inspiration, we can all continue to have fun with fashion. As women of a certain age we are a growing demographic let us prove that we can also be a chic one.

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une femme says:

17th February 2015 at 18:30

These are all great looks, and I love the one with the scarf especially.
Jodie filogomo says:

17th February 2015 at 18:49

I agree...the one with the scarf is my favorite. I would have loved to see you with some color in the last one (in the spring)--maybe bright shoes or at least a colored bag!!! Jodie
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- Chicatanyage says:
  
  18th February 2015 at 18:24
  
  Jodie I agree I think I was going through a neutral phase. Watch this space I am introducing more colour this Spring.
Miss Boom Baby says:

17th February 2015 at 23:05

My favourite is the first one - love the simplicity and colours.
Kari says:

18th February 2015 at 02:07

Very nice looks... I'm inspired!
PCola says:

18th February 2015 at 18:20

Looks good on you but...puffy jackets are still---puffy! I would look like the Michelin Man!
Barbara Harris says:

18th February 2015 at 19:42

You look chic, but I'm with Pcola on this one----I'd look like a well-dressed sack of potatoes !
Leslie in Oregon says:

18th February 2015 at 23:38

I share your enthusiasm for down vests. Here in western Oregon, where winters are mild, I prefer wearing a down vest rather than a coat (except when it is pouring rain or for formal occasions). In January, I purchased one in a particularly beautiful aubergine, on sale, from Eddie Bauer, and I find myself wearing it every day. I wear down vests (puffy or thinner) all year except during high summer, when it becomes too hot here, even in the evening, to do so.
Maureen says:

20th February 2015 at 09:01

Hmm, I'm usually with you on styling but have to draw the line on the sleeveless puffa! My 20 something children occaisinally turn one into a cool item but I think for the over 50's we are deluding ourselves if we think it can ever be stylish. I wear one for gardening but never in public!!