How to Wear a Down Jacket

Down jackets, while invaluable when worn in freezing cold temperatures, often have the effect of making you look larger than you are due to their construction. Fortunately, some manufacturers have created down jackets that appear less puffy and distracting; but, there's not anything you can do to disguise the fact that you are wearing a heavy, bulky jacket. What you can do is compensate for the unforgiving puffer jacket and help it appear more fashionable and stylish with a few wardrobe tweaks.

Things You'll Need

• Long scarf
• Boots

Instructions

1. Place a scarf around your neck that's long enough to dangle out from underneath the bottom of the coat. The dangling scarf will serve to elongate the look of your body, according to Men's Flair.

2. Leave the scarf placed loosely around your neck and shoulders, or wrap it around your neck once or twice if it has enough length to still dangle out from underneath the coat.

3. Wear a pair of fashionable boots with the down jacket to add flair to your outfit. Wear boots over or under pant legs, depending on fashion trends.

Tips & Warnings

• Newer styles of down jackets offer slimmer silhouettes and shiny finishes.

References

• Men's Flair: Savior Vivre Shopping and Style