6 stylish women's gilets for winter 2024: From The North Face to Barbour & more

Publish date: 2022-07-30

We've reached January, and that means spring is on its way (yes, we've gone there). So if you're shopping for outerwear that will take you through to next season, may we introduce the gilet. 

A lightweight but cosy choice, it's ideal for layering over tees, dresses, sweaters and knits. These versatile gilets – also known as puffer vests in the US – are always one of our wardrobe's hardest-working pieces.

We love a chic black gilet, or other classic hues likes navy and off-white. A fleece or borg fabric will keep out the cold, while a sporty style or puffer gilet will add some sports luxe to your closet.

Royals and celebrities wearing gilets

Royals and celebrities love them too. Princess Kate loves a luxury quilted gilet for outdoor playdates and casual engagements. She prefers a khaki or brown-hue, as worn in 2021 on a royal visit to Scotland.

A-List stars like Hailey Bieber choose a gilet as an evening jacket; she perfectly demonstrates how cool it can look over a smart dress, adding a laidback luxe look.

How to wear a gilet

Layering over jeans and trousers is a given, but we're into the aesthetic of gilets over dresses too. Try wearing over a denim jacket, shearling coat or, on those chilly summer days, a snuggly sweatshirt. We love the look of wearing a bright gilet with black, or even matching your gilet to your outfit - one colour for all. And if a padded gilet isn't for you, don't dismiss a quilted, faux fur or teddy version.

How we chose the best gilets

If you've never considered adding a gilet to your wardrobe, let us convince you with our edit of the best – and most stylish - from quilted vests to faux shearling pieces and long gilets too…

You may also like

ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7qbHLpaammZeWx6q6xGeaqKVfqLWwvM%2BipaBnYmV%2Fc3yXbGdqbGlqhXV7wZ6qrWWXnrmmwNJmnaiqXay8rrHNZq6eZZykw6Z7