Meghan Markle's $40 Blanket-Like Coat Style Will *Actually* Keep You Warm

Whoever said ignorance is bliss has never experienced February on the East Coast—allow me to explain. Recently, I’ve been in a state of denial about the weather, refusing to check the temperature and leaving the house in light jackets. Obviously, this rejection of reality has done me no good and is probably the reason for my current cold.

Since we’re still very much in the thick of winter dressing, I’m taking a nod from Meghan Markle by shopping for heavy, bundled layers like the long puffer jacket she recently wore in Canada. The floor-sweeping, bathrobe-esque staple isn’t just ridiculously warm; as Markle proved, it can be quite chic, too, when styled with snow boots and a beanie. And while winter will end at some point, this is an outerwear piece that never goes out of style, so you can rest assured you’ll wear it for years to come.

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Thanks to Amazon’s wide selection of puffers, you don’t have to spend a ton, either. The retailer’s best styles from brands like Orolay and Madden Girl start at just $40.

Meghan Markle-Inspired Puffer Jackets

Messy though I may be, even I’m sold on winter whites thanks to Markle’s latest look. For a near identical lookalike, try out this hooded jacket from Orolay, which, thanks to an on-site coupon, is on sale for $135. The down coat has a windproof outer shell, lined pockets, and adjustable hood for ample warmth.

If you’re trying to stay extra toasty, a long puffer jacket with faux fur detailing may be more your speed. In addition to fleece pockets and hand cuffs, this waterproof option has a removable furry hood, meaning that you basically get two styles in one. A testament to the jacket’s quality, a shopper even wore it in Iceland, where it kept them “cozy” despite “high winds and weather in the teens.”

Orolay Thickened Long Down Puffer Jacket

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Fitouch Waukee Down Parka Jacket

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While fashion inspiration can be hard to come by in the winter, Markle’s look provided an outfit formula so simple, it’s begging to be recreated. To stay snuggly this season, pair your new puffer with a crewneck sweater, fitted jeans, and fur-trimmed boots, just as the duchess did. For good measure, feel free to throw on a matching beanie, scarf, and gloves, too. While warmer days are hopefully coming soon, for now, it’s snuggly looks like these that I’ll be relying on.

Head to Amazon to shop more winter coats, and find additional Markle-inspired puffers, below.