Padded gilets are the only way to wrap up in between seasons

Padded gilets are a cold weather best friend

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Padded gilets are the only way to wrap up in between seasons

By Naomi May

4 years ago

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The season is changing: it’s time to get layering, and a gilet will be your fair-weather friend in the best of ways.

As the weather struggles to make up its mind, so too do we mere fashion-loving mortals. Do we go all-out and sport a fully insulated coat and run the risk of sweating profusely or do we dare to bare all sans any outerwear at all and potentially freeze to our early deaths?

It will come as music to your (potentially freezing) ears then that this autumn, layering has never been cooler, which is actually to say, warmer. Indeed, padded gilets have enjoyed a makeover of late thanks to the ascent of utilitarian fashion into the mainstream.

While once a fashion follower wouldn’t have gone within arm’s length of a padded gilet, the style set now can’t get enough of them. The way to wear them without stepping into young farmer territory is to pair them with dresses, jumpers, trousers and trainers that are box fresh. Think crisp wide-legged trousers and ice-white trainers and cool knit maxi dresses with plenty of gold bling. Keep it cool in a padded gilet; the only layering technique you need for autumn. 


Essentiel Antwerp pink sleeveless puffer jacket

Essentiel Antwerp pink sleeveless puffer jacket

Inject a pop of pink into your winter-toned outfit with Essentiel Antwerp’s fuchsia puffer; perfect for pairing with navy and gold jewellery.

Shop Essentiel Antwerp pink sleeveless puffer jacket, £180

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& Other Stories quilted gilet

& Other Stories quilted gilet

For a coral quilted number, look to & Other Stories’ puffer, which is also available in a clutch of ditsy floral shades.

Shop & Other Stories quilted gilet, £85

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Reiss padded gilet

Reiss padded gilet

If you’re more of a minimalist maven, then Reiss’ camel-coloured padded gilet ought to be added to your winter wardrobe.

Shop Reiss padded gilet, £90

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Cos zip-up puffer vest

Cos zip-up puffer vest

Trust Cos to not miss a quilted beat. This belted black number just needs to be thrown on over a black turtleneck and a pair of wide-legged jeans.

Shop Cos zip-up puffer vest, £59

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H&M padded gilet

H&M padded gilet

If you’re ready to usher in some bright and kaleidoscopic colours in the form of your padded gilet, then look to this mustard-toned puffer iteration.

Shop H&M padded gilet, £24.99

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Max Mara Leisure Cenere gilet

Max Mara Leisure Cenere gilet

Should you be in the market for making more of a statement with your gilet, then look to Max Mara’s burned toffee-toned iteration.

Shop Max Mara Leisure Cenere gilet at Matches Fashion, £255

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Ted Baker Midelin sleeveless gilet

Ted Baker Midelin sleeveless gilet

Creamy-coloured and crying out to be paired with all manner of white ensembles, Ted Baker’s sleeveless jacket has a tie waist and a funnel neck, making it perfect for keeping toasty.

Shop Ted Baker Midelin sleeveless gilet, £195

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Plumo pinstriped padded gilet

Plumo pinstriped padded gilet

If you veer towards more of a white palette, then pair this pinstriped padded gilet with an all-white ensemble for serious style points.

Shop Plumo pinstriped padded gilet, £98

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By Walid Teddy patchwork padded gilet

By Walid Teddy patchwork padded gilet

Patchwork is back in fashion in a big way, and this padded gilet is the perfect way to usher in the trend if you’re unsure of it.

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