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Friends and family who live outside of the South may guffaw at the concept of outerwear for those of us who dwell below the Mason-Dixon Line, but it really can get cold down here. The temperature has been known to swing some 40-degrees or more within the span of a day, which leads to gruesome conditions for warding off cold and flu season, but also provides for quite the outerwear conundrum. The solution most often comes in the form of a down vest-and you're unlikely to find a Southern woman who doesn't have a closet chockfull of them. Lucky for us, there's an Amazon option that outkicks its coverage in both style and performance, with prices starting under $30.
The 32 Degrees Women's Ultra-Light Down Alternative Packable Puffer Vest should be on your Christmas list, if you don't already own all eight of its color options. Whether you're dealing with a winter snowstorm or a winter rainstorm, the water-repellent, 100% nylon weave exterior will keep you dry and toasty thanks to its poly insulation made from recycled plastic bottles. Snap on the detachable hood to save your hair too-you can thank us later.
Perhaps the greatest feature of the vest (which looks similar to a certain splurge-worthy version that clocks in at four times the price of the 32 Degrees Puffer Vest) is its packability. It fits into the included pouch like a breeze. Whether you keep an extra in your glove box, throw it in your carry-on for your winter travels, or layer it under your coat for the chilliest days, the 32 Degrees Ultra-Light Puffer Vest has you covered. And if your day is going to see temps in the low 60s-certainly too warm for a coat, but a little too cool for skipping the outerwear altogether, then let this vest be your Goldilocks... or your April 25 (Miss Congeniality fans, I know you get the reference).
BUY IT: starting at $29.99; amazon.com
This highly rated vest comes in eight different color options and is offered in sizes extra small through 3X.
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