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My Teddy Jacket Collection Is Out Of Control & I Don’t Even Mind

Stock up with me.

Updated: Feb. 20, 2024

Originally Published: Dec. 16, 2023

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The teddy bear jacket is a style with a great many charms. Tossed over a cable knit and jeans, it can feel cute and woodsy; atop a flowing long dress, it’s quirky in a cool and totally unforced way. The piece is cozy and warm, but not in an overly utilitarian manner — something about the snuggly and, yes, stuffed animal-like material makes it seem like a winking alternative to an extravagant fur coat. It says, sure, you like your creature comforts, but always with a cheeky side of fun.

I, as you may have guessed, have never been able to resist the allure of toasty and textured topper once the forecast turns chilly. And no matter how many I stuff into my closet, I always can find an excuse to buy another option that serves a slightly different purpose. A reversible silhouette with quilting on one side? Such a smart thing to pack for a fall weekend away. The cropped double-breasted cut I’ve been eyeing? Smart enough for a night out without being too formal. And a pullover quarter-zip design? Love to throw those over wide-leg jeans and channel a 12-year-old boy from the ‘90s. Moreover, once the weather becomes particularly freezing, these furry layers work wonderfully well under longer, bulkier outerwear for extra warmth — so I like to have a selection with varying lengths and weights on hand to pair with different coats.

Ahead, I’ve gathered 10 pieces I’ve been popping into my digital shopping cart this season — scroll down to shop my picks.

Max Mara

Davy Camel Wool-Blend Jacket

$3,090

A polished teddy, if you will! This one would be so lovely tossed atop a mini dress and tights, but I’d definitely also use it during the day with my uniform of baggy denim and sweaters.

Kule

Krispie Puffer Jacket

$368

Didn’t know I needed a puffer-fleece hybrid in my life until I saw this, and now it’s all I can think about.

Marant Étoile

Faux-Shearling Cropped Jacket

$825

$496

This little cutie is ideal for teaming with high-waisted skirts and pants, so you don’t lose your outfit’s proportions.

UGG

Gertrude Short Teddy Coat

$248

While the cut on this jacket is quite excellent, what really gets me is the rich pumpkin spice color. Makes me want to put on chunky mittens, get a piping hot mulled cider, and walk through crunchy leaves.

Alex Mill

Reversible Polar Bear Jacket

$275

You can’t tell in the picture, but this design turns inside out so you can also wear the deliciously furry part close to your skin on extra cold days.

Simkhai

Triana Jacket

$645

Perhaps one of the few fleeces you could pair with a balletic tulle skirt and no one would blink twice.

The mixture of teddy on teddy textures here — not to mention the perfect hip-skimming fit — makes this one so much better than your average polar fleece.

H&M

Teddy Fleece Jacket

$68

All black and slouchy in the right ways, this pick is the ultimate upgrade to your old college zip-up.

Banana Republic

Vintage Faux Fur Jacket

$190

$76

Want something with sophistication? Search for tailored styles, like this blazer-like buy.

FP Movement

Fall To Rise Fleece Quarter Snap

$148

It’s just like the one you owned and loved in 1995, but perhaps even better.

This article was originally published on Dec. 16, 2023