The puffer jacket gets written off too quickly by men who think warmth and style are a trade-off. They are not. The problem is usually cut and length. A boxy, thigh-length puffer turns you into a sleeping bag with legs. A well-proportioned one, cropped to the right point, in a matte black that does not scream sportswear, works over a wool rollneck, over a tailored trouser, even over a suit if the jacket is slim enough. We have been looking specifically at black puffers that sit in that range. Not fashion pieces that fall apart, not outdoor gear that belongs on a mountain. The ones in here are considered enough to wear to dinner and practical enough to mean it when the temperature drops. Black is the right colour for this because it travels across your wardrobe without asking permission. These are the ones that earn their place in a grown wardrobe rather than just filling a gap in it.