Claire's Picks

Gilets That Layer Without Bulk

A gilet is a deeply practical piece of clothing and we've fully accepted that. It keeps your core warm while leaving your arms free, which is exactly what you need on those days that can't decide if they're autumn or winter. They layer brilliantly under a bigger coat too. We've pulled together both the puffer gilet options, which are great for country walks and school runs, and some more tailored knit gilets that look brilliant with wide leg trousers and a shirt. There's more versatility here than you might think.

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Longline Gilets That Act as a Layer

A longline gilet that extends below the hip provides more warmth coverage than a hip length version and creates a specific layering proportion that works particularly well over slim jeans and ankle boots for an autumn or winter casual outfit. The length needs to be proportionate to the wearer and the fill or fleece needs to be distributed evenly across the extended length without creating bulk at the hem. The longline gilet reads as a more considered outerwear choice than the standard length version because the proportion is more specific. These are the longline gilets worth wearing as a style choice as well as a practical layer for the cooler months.

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Puffer Gilets for Layering Without Bulk

A puffer gilet provides the warmth of a puffer jacket at the core of the body where it matters most while leaving the arms free in a way that makes it considerably more versatile as a layering piece. Over a thin jumper for a walk. Over a shirt for a casual outdoor occasion. Under a coat as an additional warm layer for genuinely cold days. The fill needs to provide real warmth in the sleeveless format rather than just providing the aesthetic of a puffer at the torso. These are the puffer gilets that layer without bulk and that earn their place as year-round transitional pieces rather than just autumn and winter ones.

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A gilet is a deeply practical piece of clothing and we’ve fully accepted that. It keeps your core warm while leaving your arms free, which is exactly what you need on those days that can’t decide if they’re autumn or winter. They layer brilliantly under a bigger coat too. We’ve pulled together both the puffer gilet options, which are great for country walks and school runs, and some more tailored knit gilets that look brilliant with wide leg trousers and a shirt. There’s more versatility here than you might think.