With the recent morning chill in the air I have been thinking about cosy pieces that I will be turning to come Winter. A Gilet can be a great piece to layer over a t-shirt/top, or a denim jacket, and it adds the style factor. You can throw it over a lot of outfits to cover up areas that you're not happy with, or to just add a difference in length to your look. I would advise that if you are on the shorter side opt for the short Gilets, while taller people can go for both short and long styles.
This winter it is a wardrobe essential, and in the shops right now we have a choice of knitted or tailored Gilets as well as the faux fur options. (I have my eye on the French Connection Faux Fur Gilet.) The longer-line knitted ones I would style with trousers, whereas the shorter ones can be worn with skirts or dresses; see my looks below. I have also created a Pinterest board of different outfits styled with them, which I hope gives you some inspiration.
Top row; Country Road Merino Longline Ribbed Vest $279.00, Storm Merino Waterfall Vest $169.00, Witchery Felted Gilet $199.90.
Bottom row; Storm Sleeveless Drape Jacket $329.00, Decjuba Abigail Sleeveless Vest AU$129.95, Kookai Clique Vest AU$360.00.
This winter it is a wardrobe essential, and in the shops right now we have a choice of knitted or tailored Gilets as well as the faux fur options. (I have my eye on the French Connection Faux Fur Gilet.) The longer-line knitted ones I would style with trousers, whereas the shorter ones can be worn with skirts or dresses; see my looks below. I have also created a Pinterest board of different outfits styled with them, which I hope gives you some inspiration.
Top row; Country Road Merino Longline Ribbed Vest $279.00, Storm Merino Waterfall Vest $169.00, Witchery Felted Gilet $199.90.
Bottom row; Storm Sleeveless Drape Jacket $329.00, Decjuba Abigail Sleeveless Vest AU$129.95, Kookai Clique Vest AU$360.00.
Top row; French Connection Danny Fur Vest $199.90, Farmers Whistles Faux Fur Vest $99.99, Decjuba Lara Faux Fur Vest AU$139.95.
Bottom row; French Connection Faux Fur Suedet Vest $199.90, Hartleys Verge Aspen Vest $270.00, Forever New Kennedy Tipped Faux Fur Gilet AU$89.99.
Bottom row; French Connection Faux Fur Suedet Vest $199.90, Hartleys Verge Aspen Vest $270.00, Forever New Kennedy Tipped Faux Fur Gilet AU$89.99.
For a smart/evening look try styling a long Gilet with tailored trousers, an off the shoulder top and heels. Add interesting accessories to liven it up!
Decjuba Abigail Sleeveless Vest AU$129.95, Country Road Tailored Flare $171.75 (on sale), Witchery Bell Sleeve Off Shoulder $89.90. Country Road Animal Print Tote $111.75 (on sale), Merchant Macy Ankle boot $249.90, Witchery Oval Pendant $89.90.
Decjuba Abigail Sleeveless Vest AU$129.95, Country Road Tailored Flare $171.75 (on sale), Witchery Bell Sleeve Off Shoulder $89.90. Country Road Animal Print Tote $111.75 (on sale), Merchant Macy Ankle boot $249.90, Witchery Oval Pendant $89.90.
For a daytime luxe look why not try a Faux Fur Gilet styled with jeans and trainers?!
Decjuba Lara Faux Fur Vest AU$139.95, Witchery Woven Insert Top $79.90, French Connection Rebound Denim $99.90, Storm New Balance 996 Shoe $169.00, French Connection Mini Eyelet Detail Tote $119.90, Forever New Roxanne Sleek 3 Set AU$16.99.
Decjuba Lara Faux Fur Vest AU$139.95, Witchery Woven Insert Top $79.90, French Connection Rebound Denim $99.90, Storm New Balance 996 Shoe $169.00, French Connection Mini Eyelet Detail Tote $119.90, Forever New Roxanne Sleek 3 Set AU$16.99.