I’ve decided to review a few of the coats from Quince, for fit, style and quality, so that you can see what I like about them and where I have some critique. I wanted to try a range of coats, so that I wasn’t just assessing puffers, or pea coats or light fall jackets.

In order to give you an idea of what to expect when trying outerwear from Quince, here are all my fit photos and my thoughts! The jackets and coats from Quince are some of the most high-quality items I’ve tried from the brand to date.

Quince women’s outerwear: what I got

I wanted to try the best-sellers in women’s outerwear. I wanted to see why the most popular coats were the highest-rated and if I could say that I too thought they were worth the investment.

I made sure to try a jacket or coat from each sub-category, so I tried the hottest items from the season in light jackets, heavy puffer jackets and wool pea coats.

I got all the Quince coats in size XS. I hoped that none would run too big, which is something I have sometimes experienced in Quince apparel (you can read my Quince denim jeans review to see how I got some jeans with different fits in the same size).

In this review, I will go through how they fit me (I am 5’2” and 112 lbs.), which ones I think are great (and why) and if I have any critiques.

Quince coats and jackets: what to know

Before digging in, I’ll share a few things I have learned that set these jackets apart.

First, as I mentioned, I have jackets from an array of brands, from Finisterre (expensive, sustainable, niche) to The North Face (mid-range, outdoorsy, well-known).

Quince is making coats of all styles, from parkas and bomber jackets to down puffers, rain coats and leather jackets. Every product I look at from Quince has a few pieces of data about it that you’ll see if you are shopping: the methods of responsible/sustainable production, the price comparison to similar products from competing brands (and showing the “% saved” by shopping with Quince) and a bit about the size and fit.

As I am quite short, and maybe you saw my Quince for petite women review, I usually am looking at how a product looks on a model, and how tall that model is. Quince’s models are often 5’9” and 5’10,” which I consider tall, so in this review I want to show you what they look like on a regular short woman (me).

Italian Wool Cocoon Coat

I’ll say it: this was my favorite of the bunch. Maybe it is because I haven’t had a new peacoat, let alone an Italian wool coat, in quite a few years. Maybe it is because the fit on this coat was the best of the bunch. Regardless, here are my pros and cons.

Pros

  • Fantastic style - I like the neckline, the collar, the buttons with the hidden fold-over, the pockets and the sleekness.
  • The fit - I got the best fit on this jacket. I found the shoulders to be the most snug and narrow. It does not feel oversized. It fits true to size, for once. I did not want to take it off.
  • Quality - It is truly beautiful and soft wool. It is durable.
  • Temperature management - I would say of the coats I tried, this one will keep you the least warm (I am just being honest). Personally, I do not find pea coats to manage cold temperatures and wind very well and I wear them mostly for style.

Cons

  • It tends to go out of stock in lots of colors and sizes, quickly, so you have to act fast if you see what you want.
  • While it has one small interior flat pocket, I think it would benefit from a few more inside the lining.
  • It is dry clean only, which scares me because I have young kids, so I will have to be really careful with it.

Overall perception of it

I was elated to put on the Italian Wool Cocoon Coat and have a great fit right off the bat. I was basically like, “OMG! It actually FITS!”

I asked Dan to come look and confirm that it was not too huge on me, as jackets often are, even when I get them in the smallest size available.

It is beautiful. I am very glad to replace my current peacoat (which has a different style completely) with it. It is totally timeless, with gorgeous detail. It’s hard to believe that the price makes it as affordable as it is, because I never thought I’d own such a coat. It makes me feel chic, put-together, elevated and feminine.

What to know before buying

I’d hit home that the Italian Wool Cocoon Coat is dry clean only, so if that poses an issue for you, I’d go for something washable like a faux wool peacoat or a “cocoon” style coat made from recycled synthetic materials.

Responsible Down Long Puffer Jacket

I had an old coworker who called jackets this long “sleeping bags,” and that’s exactly what this jacket is. It is cozy, warm, and feels like being bundled up like a burrito. Here is the low down on how the features are going for me, as well as the fit.

On to the pros and cons.

Pros

  • Features - there are some features I actually was pleasantly surprised about, like the button-down side feature that allows you to walk more flexibly, and then when you button-up, you can fend off winter winds.
  • The “storm cuffs” are stretchy and cling to your skin, for extra warmth. The thumbholes keep the coat in place when I move around and put on gloves.
  • Pockets - they are great, with zippers on the sides (finally, a way to prevent gloves from falling out!) and a pocket on the inside for valuables like quick access to cards.
  • Warmth - because of the design (a high neck, a very generous length, and real goose down), this jacket kept me warm. To make it do its job though, I recommend wearing warm layers underneath. Luckily, because of how loose it fits on me (even in XS), I have room underneath for a sweatshirt or a fleece, and even more.

Cons

  • The fit (length) - I found it running long (naturally!) but a bit too long, given that I am 5’2.” It is no wonder it looks trim and flattering on the 5’10” model on the website who is wearing a size S.
  • The fit (width) - To that end (fit-wise), it runs a dab big around my middle, so it’s spacious, but still not flattering on me.
  • The zipper was hard to use, the first two times I put it on. I have to fidget with it to get the zipper bottom to lock into the dual zipper.

Overall perception of it

The Responsible Down Long Puffer Jacket is a warm winter coat with a nice and flexible design that was pleasantly surprising for me, compared to my DKNY “sleeping bag” down puffer coat that I had in past years. The zipper pockets are also a great feature, and in the color I chose, I specifically like the look of the matte black hardware. Even in such a bulky coat made for freezing temperatures, I feel cute in it!

I like this puffer a lot and my only criticisms remain that it runs long for petite women like me and that the zipper can be hard to use.

What to know before buying

Just as a general heads-up about this super-long Puffer Jacket, it is made with goose down. I have other products from Quince that are “down alternatives,” like my Quince down alternative premium pillows, and those are polyester fill that feels like down.

This coat, though, is real goose down, so keep that in mind when considering what you are looking for, as well as price.

Featherless Quilted Long Puffer Jacket

For this lightweight fall and winter jacket, I think what it has going for it is the design. I’ll comment that here in my pros and cons.

Pros

  • The design - this was the coat that struck me as the most style-forward of the puffer jackets while I was perusing online. It has a modern and chic vibe, while not being overwhelming.
  • The pockets - The deep pockets in the front are so deep (and strong, too) that they even fit my coffee tumbler. How’s that for utility? That wasn’t even advertised!
  • The price - The price is unbeatable, in my opinion.
  • The lack of bulk - This jacket is far from bulky, so it’s slimming, and folds up great for travel. We put it in our 20L daypack right away as we were hiking outside. It folded up the best out of the jackets I got.
  • Color choices - it comes in a very pretty array of bold choices, and I went for Black based on what was in stock in my size.

Cons

  • The fit - Honestly, it unfortunately runs big, and Quince does not make a XXS in this that would’ve suited me. So, take that into account: I would not call it true to size. I would say it runs truly big, even if you want to layer underneath it (which I do).
  • No zipper pockets to note, and no hood. It’s a simple coat.
  • Warmth: I do not feel that this coat is meant to withstand temperatures down to 3 degrees F, as Quince claims it can. I wore it outside in 50 degrees with wind, and it felt appropriate for that. I specifically would not wear it in temperatures less than 40 degrees or so.

Overall perception of it

To me, the Featherless Quilted Long Puffer Jacket is a fall jacket, and it should be treated as such. I don’t feel that this is a warm winter coat, and the claim from Quince that it can be worn down to 3 degrees F (maybe for just a few minutes, but I certainly wouldn’t take a walk in it for 20 minutes at such a low temperature) seems exaggerated.

Where I would wear it is when it’s 40-60 degrees and I want a light jacket with some insulation under which I can wear a sweater, a light shirt or a long-sleeve top.

What to know before buying

Before getting the Featherless Quilted Long Puffer Jacket, I’d like to emphasize that it runs larger than “true to size” as I experienced it, and that it also seems much more like a fall and spring coat than a deep winter coat. Maybe I run cold, but that is how I feel while wearing it and maybe you’ll sense the same thing.

Which Quince coat wins?

I think all the Quince jackets I tried are pretty great—really, I do. While I have my criticisms, they are mainly due to hardware, the fit for my petite stature and how Quince is marketing their warmth levels.

I think style-wise, they are all winners, and in my head, my favorite is the Italian Wool Cocoon Coat because it is lovely (and I had the best fit experience with it, so it made me feel good). For versatility, I like the Featherless Quilted Long Puffer Jacket, but the true-to-size fit just was not there for me.

With price as a factor, they’re all good buys because the quality meets the cost. I find that to be true with all the Quince products I have tried, and if you saw my Quince legitimacy review of 55 products, you will know that I have tried a lot of Quince over the years.

Additional fall and winter jacket ideas

If you would like to check out some additional brands I’ve tried, I will clarify that the prices likely don’t meet the hyper-competitive price tags at Quince, but I’ve experienced some superior quality in some unique styles.