Best women's mid-length down puffer coats

Top pick: Columbia Amaze Puff Mid Hooded Jacket — a true mid-length (thigh-length) coat with 650-fill RDS-certified down, a hood and a regular fit that layers easily. It's the most balanced mix of real down warmth, coverage and everyday wearability here.

Who the others suit:

• Orolay Slant Pocket Zip-Up — best for very cold, windy days: 700+ fill duck down, a two-way zip and four zippered pockets, and reviewers rate it highly.
• 092 Universe Thickened Down Jacket — for anyone who wants a long, parka-style cocoon of warmth; 700+ fill and a huge review base.
• Donna Karan Belted Hooded Mid-Length — the dressier option, belted so it doesn't look bulky over workwear.
• Mercer Collective Faux-Shearling-Trim — for a more polished, slightly shorter look with a soft trim.
• lululemon Wunder Puff — lighter and more athletic, good for city wear and milder cold.
• Columbia Amaze Puff is also the safest bet if you want one coat for errands, commuting and weekends.

Skip the synthetic-fill and hip-length styles if you specifically want down and mid-length coverage.