Growing up in Southern California, I had no business owning a puffer jacket. My family, who always opted for a beach vacation rather than a ski trip, did not have a single winter coat to our name. So when I moved to New York City, there was a whole new world of outerwear I had yet to discover. My first winter, I naively thought I could get away with a low-quality puffer I found at a certain online retailer (you know the one). It took me all of one snow day to realize it was time to get serious and head straight to The North Face. Who knew there were so many options for a winter coat? I debated between a parka, a down hoodie, and even a ski jacket out of fear of freezing. But I settled on The North Face's signature 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket ($330), and I'll never go without it. There's truly no better time to get a new winter coat than the holidays, so while you're making your holiday shopping lists, consider the following. Keep scrolling to shop my top 15 selects from The North Face.
