--- title: How to Conquer Chiberia (and Still Feel Stylish While Doing it) description: How to style a puffer jacket for subzero temps when fashion inspiration is lacking. image: https://www.thattimeiwore.com/hubfs/style_shots/red%20puffer/B9AF471D-592F-464C-B5C8-F3BA6D624081.jpg --- By Lesley Burr ![IMG_0755.jpg](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0755.jpg?width=3024&name=IMG_0755.jpg "IMG_0755.jpg") # That Time I Wore December 28, 2017 # How to Conquer Chiberia (and Still Feel Stylish While Doing it) By [Lesley Burr](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/author/lesley-burr) ![topicIcon](http://www.sparkreaction.com/hubfs/Oceania%20Theme%202016/Images/topicIcon.png) [how-to](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/topic/how-to), [Fashion](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/topic/fashion), [Ways to wear](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/topic/ways-to-wear) [![B9AF471D-592F-464C-B5C8-F3BA6D624081.jpg](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/hubfs/style_shots/red%20puffer/B9AF471D-592F-464C-B5C8-F3BA6D624081.jpg) ](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/how-to-conquer-chiberia-and-still-feel-stylish-while-doing-it) Subzero temps are a real style-killer. Being from Chicago where winters get so bad we change the name of the city to Chiberia for a few months, there comes a point where even I give up on trying. From about January 2 to March 15 it's like the fashun part of my soul dies and doesn't get reborn until the first sight of spring florals. Not this year. I found this awesome cropped red puffer on sale last week and have decided that this jacket is the answer to my fashion prayers. If the Michellan man had a baby with an Aspen ski bunny, this puffer would be it.  ![fullsizeoutput_813.jpeg](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/hs-fs/hubfs/style_shots/red%20puffer/fullsizeoutput_813.jpeg?width=773&height=1031&name=fullsizeoutput_813.jpeg) The sloped shape of the back makes the coat juuuust cool enough that it looks ugly-on-purpose. Red is almost like a neutral for my wardrobe so it goes with just about anything. Yesterday I paired it with a jumpsuit and striped sweater (going for an apres ski in the French Alps vibe) but this jacket looks just as good with blue jeans and sneakers. ![AA2ECA00-22E0-4473-B249-6549EFD35704.jpg](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/hs-fs/hubfs/style_shots/red%20puffer/AA2ECA00-22E0-4473-B249-6549EFD35704.jpg?width=773&height=1031&name=AA2ECA00-22E0-4473-B249-6549EFD35704.jpg) ![826888B9-265D-46E6-964C-DEF91E1945E6.jpg](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/hs-fs/hubfs/style_shots/red%20puffer/826888B9-265D-46E6-964C-DEF91E1945E6.jpg?width=773&height=1031&name=826888B9-265D-46E6-964C-DEF91E1945E6.jpg) ![B9AF471D-592F-464C-B5C8-F3BA6D624081.jpg](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/hs-fs/hubfs/style_shots/red%20puffer/B9AF471D-592F-464C-B5C8-F3BA6D624081.jpg?width=773&height=1031&name=B9AF471D-592F-464C-B5C8-F3BA6D624081.jpg) For more inspiration on how to beat winter blues and incorporate a statement-making puffer jacket into your winter, check out my previous post on [ways to wear a puffer coat](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/12-stylish-ways-to-wear-puffer-coats-in-boston-blizzards). ![01F93C6E-5E3F-4078-9B31-136D314D2A90.jpg](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/hs-fs/hubfs/style_shots/red%20puffer/01F93C6E-5E3F-4078-9B31-136D314D2A90.jpg?width=773&height=1031&name=01F93C6E-5E3F-4078-9B31-136D314D2A90.jpg) ![30476469-3E3A-4F7B-85D9-F78DAEED5FC7.jpg](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/hs-fs/hubfs/style_shots/red%20puffer/30476469-3E3A-4F7B-85D9-F78DAEED5FC7.jpg?width=773&height=1031&name=30476469-3E3A-4F7B-85D9-F78DAEED5FC7.jpg) ![A828808D-A10E-4BD1-822C-6CDBFCBF6ADD.jpg](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/hs-fs/hubfs/style_shots/red%20puffer/A828808D-A10E-4BD1-822C-6CDBFCBF6ADD.jpg?width=773&height=1031&name=A828808D-A10E-4BD1-822C-6CDBFCBF6ADD.jpg) ![fullsizeoutput_80e.jpeg](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/hs-fs/hubfs/style_shots/red%20puffer/fullsizeoutput_80e.jpeg?width=773&height=1031&name=fullsizeoutput_80e.jpeg) ![fullsizeoutput_810.jpeg](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/hs-fs/hubfs/style_shots/red%20puffer/fullsizeoutput_810.jpeg?width=773&height=1031&name=fullsizeoutput_810.jpeg) ![fullsizeoutput_87b.jpeg](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/hs-fs/hubfs/style_shots/red%20puffer/fullsizeoutput_87b.jpeg?width=773&height=919&name=fullsizeoutput_87b.jpeg) ![fullsizeoutput_87c.jpeg](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/hs-fs/hubfs/style_shots/red%20puffer/fullsizeoutput_87c.jpeg?width=773&height=943&name=fullsizeoutput_87c.jpeg) ![fullsizeoutput_814.jpeg](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/hs-fs/hubfs/style_shots/red%20puffer/fullsizeoutput_814.jpeg?width=773&height=1031&name=fullsizeoutput_814.jpeg) ![8FACC4B3-19F7-4F3F-AF6C-2D8DE1AA9892.jpg](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/hs-fs/hubfs/style_shots/red%20puffer/8FACC4B3-19F7-4F3F-AF6C-2D8DE1AA9892.jpg?width=773&height=1031&name=8FACC4B3-19F7-4F3F-AF6C-2D8DE1AA9892.jpg) Puffer coat: [Urban Outfitters](https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/) Jumpsuit: [Reformation](https://www.thereformation.com/) Sweater: [Forever 21](https://www.forever21.com/us/shop) Boots: [Zara](https://www.zara.com/) ### Get my look:  SHARE THIS STORY [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.thattimeiwore.com/how-to-conquer-chiberia-and-still-feel-stylish-while-doing-it&title=How%20to%20Conquer%20Chiberia%20(and%20Still%20Feel%20Stylish%20While%20Doing%20it)&picture=https://www.thattimeiwore.com/hubfs/style_shots/red%20puffer/B9AF471D-592F-464C-B5C8-F3BA6D624081.jpg&description=How%20to%20style%20a%20puffer%20jacket%20for%20subzero%20temps%20when%20fashion%20inspiration%20is%20lacking.) | [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://www.thattimeiwore.com/how-to-conquer-chiberia-and-still-feel-stylish-while-doing-it&text=How%20to%20Conquer%20Chiberia%20(and%20Still%20Feel%20Stylish%20While%20Doing%20it)) | [**](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.thattimeiwore.com/how-to-conquer-chiberia-and-still-feel-stylish-while-doing-it&title=How%20to%20Conquer%20Chiberia%20(and%20Still%20Feel%20Stylish%20While%20Doing%20it)&summary=How%20to%20style%20a%20puffer%20jacket%20for%20subzero%20temps%20when%20fashion%20inspiration%20is%20lacking.) 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