Some days need a little extra warmth inside a familiar coat. Try a thin quilted jacket before reaching for a heavier outer layer. Julia Sofie Koch wears her compact brown jacket with white trousers; the same idea works when the coat comes off.

Katie Holmes wearing a camel coat over a dark-green pufferGetty Images

Katie Holmes offers a useful colour pairing: dark green beneath camel. Leave the puffer slightly open so the coat lapels and the top underneath remain visible. A little space around the neckline keeps several layers from looking crowded.

Marta Oldrini in a black coat and dark layersMarta Oldrini

Marta Oldrini’s dark layers let the quilting do the work. Keep the inner layer in the same colour family as a long black coat. When trying them together, check shoulder movement and bend your elbows; a jacket’s thickness on the hanger tells only part of the story.

Bella Hadid in an olive puffer and black trousersGetty Images

Bella Hadid’s olive jacket and black trousers show how the puffer can become the outer layer as the day warms up. Add one colour through a scarf or top, and keep the bag small for an outfit that moves easily from commuting to a weekend walk.

Official UNIQLO styling photograph of the olive PUFFTECH jacketUNIQLO

UNIQLO PUFFTECH Non-Collar Jacket is a similar option chosen for its fine quilting and round neckline. Compare the official olive colour with camel or navy. Its filling is synthetic; it is not a down jacket. The collarless cut leaves room for the coat’s lapels.

Official UNIQLO styling photograph of the black PUFFTECH jacketUNIQLO

Black works with grey knitwear or a shirt. UNIQLO lists this jacket as product 482274, with black, olive and navy options. Check sizes and stock on the brand’s product page, then try it beneath the coat you actually wear.

Compare the products

These are photographs from the brands and their official retailer. The pieces are styling alternatives, rather than identified celebrity purchases. Putting them side by side makes the necklines, quilting and bulk easier to compare.

Fine quilting, round neckSquare quiltingA small detail at the neck
UNIQLO olive collarless PUFFTECH jacket with its background removedUNIQLO

UNIQLO PUFFTECH 482274

TAION 104 navy crew-neck down jacket packshotTAION / Supply Route

TAION 104 Crew Neck Button Down Jacket

Guernsey Woollens grey merino wool anchor scarfGuernsey Woollens / Supply Route

Guernsey Woollens Merino Wool Anchor Muffler

UNIQLO PUFFTECH 482274, olive: a round neckline and synthetic filling; check how much shows when the coat collar is raised.

TAION 104 Crew Neck Button Down Jacket, navy: buttons, square quilting and a round neck. With a black coat, a small colour difference leaves the stitched pattern visible. Compare chest, shoulder and length measurements with UNIQLO rather than assuming matching size labels mean matching dimensions.

Guernsey Woollens Superfine Merino Wool Anchor Muffler, grey: the retailer highlights soft merino wool and an anchor detail. Grey lightens the space between black and olive. Let it hang or wrap it once instead of adding a bulky knot.

Three outfits, in product photographs

Each board combines real brand packshots. The colours and silhouettes take inspiration from the outfits above; these are not claims about the exact items worn by the celebrities.

Camel coat + olive puffer + ivory knit

Product outfit board: camel coat, olive puffer and ivory knitARKET · UNIQLO

Bring Katie Holmes’s colour idea into your wardrobe. Layer olive beneath camel and brighten both knitwear and trousers with ivory. This board uses ARKET’s roll-neck wool jumper and flared corduroy trousers. Check movement with the coat fastened, especially at the neck and arms. Black ankle boots and a small crossbody bag finish the combination.

Products in this board: 1. ARKET Wool-blend double coat · 2. UNIQLO PUFFTECH 482274 · 3. ARKET Roll-neck wool jumper · 4. ARKET Flared corduroy trousers · 5. ARKET Leather ankle boots · 6. ARKET Leather crossbody bag

Black coat + navy puffer + grey knit

Product outfit board: black coat, navy puffer and grey knitARKET · TAION · Guernsey Woollens / Supply Route

Keep the palette close and vary the lightness. Put TAION’s navy jacket beneath a black coat, with a dark-grey V-neck jumper and black flared tailored trousers. Open the puffer enough to show the knit. Wrap the grey scarf loosely once to avoid crowding the collar.

Products in this board: 1. ARKET Wool-blend coat · 2. TAION 104 Crew Neck Button Down Jacket · 3. ARKET Alpaca wool-blend V-neck jumper · 4. ARKET Flared tailored trousers · 5. ARKET Leather ankle boots · 6. Guernsey Woollens Merino Wool Anchor Muffler

Olive puffer + black trousers + small bag

Product outfit board: olive puffer, black trousers and small bagARKET · UNIQLO · Guernsey Woollens / Supply Route

Let the quilted jacket stand alone, taking a cue from Bella Hadid’s photograph. Pair olive and dark grey with black flared trousers. Keep the waist and hips neat to balance the volume above, then add black ankle boots and a crossbody bag. Leave the scarf long for less bulk at the neck.

Products in this board: 1. UNIQLO PUFFTECH 482274 · 2. ARKET Alpaca wool-blend V-neck jumper · 3. Guernsey Woollens Merino Wool Anchor Muffler · 4. ARKET Flared tailored trousers · 5. ARKET Leather ankle boots · 6. ARKET Leather crossbody bag

Before buying, put your usual coat over the puffer, reach forward and bend your elbows. If the shoulders, armholes or neckline feel tight, reduce the volume underneath. Colours, prices and availability can change; check the linked product pages. Start with the coat and light jacket you already own, then use the photographs to decide which colours and necklines work together.