We really mean it'we want you to get a down jacket! If you don't already have one, it's about time, and if you do have one, maybe it's time to spice it up a bit with a more stylish down jacket.

Don't fret about the season, the down jacket is a must-have item. The incredible insulation of feathers makes the down jacket a one-layer solution to even the sexiest of outfits, while maintaining class and style. Also, the down jacket can usually squish into a very small size perfect for traveling! Forget bulky coats, the down jacket will meet all your cold weather needs ' and even your not-so-cold weather needs ' at home or on the road!

Get down with the hottest styles in the down jacket right here.

Feathered Femme

Some of the more technical and advanced outdoor brands, such as Patagonia and The North Face, are showing us a softer side of the down jacket that is undeniably feminine and sexy while still upholding that high standard of quality.

The North Face 'Triple C Down Jacket' is exactly what we're talking about! In sleek black or snow bunny white, this down jacket is tailored fit and ankle-length to give the fullest and warmest coverage possible. From an evening gown to a power suit, this down jacket will make you glad to be leaving the house in wintery weather.

Even designer Michael Kors has followed suit with his MICHAEL brown quilted belted down jacket. As if this gorgeous down jacket wasn't classy enough, the whole package is topped off with mink trim and bronze-clasped waist cinching belt. Pair this longer down jacket with designer jeans and gold heels and sit comfortable atop the lap of luxury!

Hooded Heaters

There is only one design element that could make a down jacket even warmer, and that's a hood! We are big fans of the fun and flirty hot styles of down jacket hoods to add spice to a very practical piece of clothing.

The North Face does this one so well that we can't help but bring them up again! The 'Tempest' down jacket combines the perfect amount of tailored styling and fluffy rich fur-trimmed hood to a seasonal go-to item, making this down jacket ideal for days on the slopes and nights on the town. The 600-fill will keep you toasty in just about any weather while the v-stitching design creates true feminine fashion. Did we mention the hood is detachable? Perfect for traveling or to fit nicely under a waterproof shell.

Some of our favorite styles of down jacket combine the necessary qualities of an outer layer with the cozy insulation of down. The 'Stellar' down jacket from Marker USA boasts both 650 down fill and wind blocking fabric while maintaining breathability and moi8sture resistance. Pit zips help to regulate inside temperature when you are stop-and-go.

So when we say, 'get down,' we really do mean it. The down jacket is the one closet essential that every woman should have ' regardless of where she lives!