The time has come to think about new looks, the ones that will allow us to face winter in style and celebrate the New Year in glamour.

Like every year, when temperatures approach zero, our all-time allies return: the down jackets of winter. Not just simple pieces of clothing that shelter us from the cold while giving us maximum comfort, but real garments that can uniquely characterize jaw-dropping looks.

Forget about padded jackets or bear models, this year the absolute stars of the winter season are down jackets, which can be slim or maxi, but they all look great. Let's discover them together.

The down jackets of winter: trend guide

They are long and short, white, black or colored, they are the down jackets of winter that will allow us to face the cold weather in the most glamorous way ever.

Strategic and functional, winter's down jackets are extremely versatile outerwear: they protect against the cold, provide maximum comfort and can be worn at any time of day or evening and for all occasions.

This year's trendy styles include long down jackets, those that go above the knee and even reach the ankles. They can be super dense, and extra slim, to enhance the feminine silhouette and shape, or wide and loose, for guaranteed comfort and a truly original look.

Details, as always, also make a difference. In this case you can choose models with a belt, to be cinched at the waist to enhance the shape of the body, or opt for those with a hood that protect even from the coldest temperatures.

Yes also to quilted models that break up the classicism of traditional down jackets. In addition to horizontal designs, which are the classic ones, you can also opt for wavy, vertical and diamond shapes.

How to choose (and wear) the quilts of winter

There are so many proposals on the market and all of them are meant to meet the needs and preferences of all of us. Thanks to winter's down jackets, in fact, it is possible to create an infinite number of styles adaptable to any occasion.

As we anticipated, among this winter's trends we find oversized and extra-long down coats that replace wool coats altogether. They are perfect for everyday, getting to work or running errands around town.

If you want to vary, and find a good compromise between extra-large and fitted styles, opt for belted winter coats. By cinching it at the waist, in fact, you can enhance the silhouette without sacrificing comfort, and perhaps show off the outerwear on other occasions as well.

Then there are the extra slim models, which are also extra long. These down jackets follow the lines of the body and enhance them, and allow you to create an extremely seductive and feminine look to show off at any time of day or night. Perfect for any occasion, these down jackets will be your allies all season long.

Winter down jackets, as we have already mentioned, are extremely versatile. Wrap-around, warm and extra-long, these outerwear look good over everything and help create a super glamorous look, whether chic or sporty. In fact, it is their very presence that uniquely characterizes the outfit.

If you want to buy a down jacket for this winter, but are looking for inspiration, take a look at our selection that you can find right at the end of this article.