One of the things I miss most about living in San Francisco is the colder weather. Why? Those brisk breezes gave me the perfect excuse to purchase a new coat every season. My collection ran the gamut from classic peacoats to great vintage finds to uniformly military styles. Yet one variety never found its way into my sea of eclectic toppers: the puffy coat. You know the one—looks like a sleeping bag with the feel of a down comforter. There was just something so overwhelming about this all-function silhouette that never seemed to have a hint of fashion. Every time I tried one on, I looked like a marshmallow waiting to be squished. But look no further, Hs—MICHAEL Michael Kors’s Quilted Down Puff Coat won’t make you look like the Michelin Man or a marshmallow.

The softness of the fabric helps to streamline and add curves to the straight lines of your frame. But the real key to this look is the tailoring. The lines remind me of the mastery of any bespoke wool coat outlining the body’s natural contours, but with just a touch extra shaping. The modern styling of well-placed exposed zippers lying along the waist, which is usually the smallest part, creates the illusion of a curvier figure. Who doesn’t love that? A tucked-in hooded collar fitting tightly at the neck helps to narrow the body, creating a beguiling look for your silhouette.

Be sure to offset the volume on top with sleek skinny pants. You can even tuck them into a pair of over-the-knee boots. A puffy coat that’s this lean means you can reserve puffy marshmallows for where they belong: with chocolate and graham crackers.