When the Fall weather is being fickle—shifting from tolerably chilly to bitterly cold in a matter of hours—a warm quilted vest is a great clothing item to have in your closet arsenal. You'll be surprised at how much warmth they provide by merely covering your torso, while also letting your arms (and your underarms) breath if the mercury climbs. They can look sporty or chic, depending on the style, and they're a great way to layer as Winter approaches. Here are some of my favorite puffy vests at both designer and non-designer prices.

Generra Down Vest, $136.50, available in two colors here.

Old Navy Chevron Striped Vest, $39.50, available in three color combinations here.

Juicy Couture Reversible Vest, $275, available here.

Delia's Sydney Vest, $58.50, available here.

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Kenneth Cole Reaction Brown Quilted Down Faux-Fur Hooded Vest, $89, available here.

Lux Fur Trim Hooded Wool Vest, $68, available here.

Coffee Shop Faux Shearling Vest, $55, available here.

REI Radiance Down Vest, $49.83 to $79, available in three colors here.