Calvin Klein Puffer & Quilted Jacket vs Snow Or Shine Hooded Puffer Jacket

The Snow Or Shine is the more practical cold-weather jacket. It has a removable hood, a cinched waist and bungee details, and it comes in plus sizes. The Calvin Klein is a cleaner, more fashion-forward quilted puffer with a stand-up collar and zipped waist pockets, but it has no hood and the listing shows only size XL. Reviewers of Calvin Klein puffers praise the look and light weight; owners of budget nylon puffers like the Snow Or Shine say the hood and cinched waist help in wind, though the shell feels thin.

• Choose the Calvin Klein if you want a recognizable brand, a trim quilted look and a stand-up collar for layering over sweaters, and you can wear size XL.
• Choose the Snow Or Shine if you need a hood for rain or snow, want a cinched waist and plus sizes, and prefer a neutral charcoal or military green.