After years of experience, I've learned the best way to dress for busy London days in winter is lots and lots of layers which is why a gilet is a must have.
Even though the weather has turned icy cold you should never underestimate the power of a gilet, especially during these winter months. I’m a total sucker for one and I think they’re a wardrobe essential lots of people forget about.
Living in London (and I’m sure it’s the same in most cities) I spend my entire time pounding the streets, dipping in and out of shops and jumping on the tube, which means in the winter I’m constantly going from the freezing cold to warm and toasty. Although wearing a huge coat is great for when you’re running around outside, the minute you’re back indoors you have to immediately throw it off and you’re stuck awkwardly carrying it while you peruse shops or wait to pick up your coffee.
After years of experience, I’ve learned the best way to dress for busy London days in winter is lots and lots of layers which is why a gilet is a must have. You can pretty much layer anything underneath it, making them super versatile. I shot this look when the weather was still quite mild, so I styled it with just a shirt but as the months get colder, I’ll be layering gorgeous knits and even tailored jackets underneath.
I’ve amassed quite a collection ranging from very affordable high street options to more luxury pieces. The great thing about a gilet is there’s one to suit all budgets. I’m wearing two different versions in this post, one is high street and the other is high end. I wanted to show that it doesn’t matter what the price point is, it always manages to look chic.
I’ve linked 6 amazing ones below starting from £50 and finishing with an almighty £1900. The second one is from Oasis and is £55 and I think it’s absolutely fab! I love the colour, length and gorgeous fit. Plus they have it in black too (click HERE to check it out).
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If you’re still not persuaded by the gilet you can catch a very old post HERE featuring one of my favourites from Iris & Ink for some more styling inspo. Iris & Ink, who are one of my favourite brands of all time, always bring out gorgeous quality gilets every season which are definitely worth splurging on. I HIGHLY recommend them!
So pretty, you styled them both perfect! x
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Love these! They look pretty and very comfy haha
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these touches of pink so very chic and cute
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I love your gilets! (I’m assuming that that is the British word for vest…?) I have always shied away from those furry pieces, although they look so adorable on the rack. I’ve always been afraid that they would make me look too bulky. You’ve convinced me otherwise! Both look perfectly adorable with your outfit. XO
Janea
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Great styling, love the shoes too!!
Have a lovely day 🙂
Rosanna x
The grey gilet looks so cool. I agree that gilets are perfect for the cold because one can layer them. You look dashing in yours!
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I love the whole look! I´m always freezing cold, so another layer never hurts me! You have totally sold me on gilets right here & my next stop will be Asos to find one that I really like. I have an Asos order pending anyway. One more item will definitely not hurt!
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Love gilets. I love the grey one so much. It’s gorgeous!
Gemma x
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I do adore your gilets but your sneakers are just gorgeous!!!
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I love your gilet, girlie (we call them vests in the States!) both look so good with your outfit and I love the points you’ve shared on why it’s such an essential, I really couldn’t agree more. I also adore your sneakers, which are beyond cute! Thanks so much for sharing, beauty, and I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week!
XO,
Jalisa
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OMG, your bag looks so cute <3
Laura
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Love everything about this post! So cute!
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Really nice outfit. I love both gilet. They add a touch of chic to the look. Your shoes are cute too 🙂
xo
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Babe! Love the vest!
God bless,
XO, Claire
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You truly look stunning for any day in fall!! I would love to add those pom pom sneakers to my wardrobe as well as that white gilet!! Good luck with the cold!! Xx Susanne – http://bagatyou.com
I have some faux fur gilets in the closet, and I think they are very useful in layering style, fabulous! I love both of your look, especially light gilet with pink accessories!
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Cinzia
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I love both of these gilets, but the Topshop one has to be my favorite. I love how you matched the texture of your shoes to the outfit, they are so cute!
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I love everything about this
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I love the vest, so cool!!
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ooh! I love a gilet, and you’re right about the weather in the UK, but this should be perfect to counteract it!
Violet
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Perfect! I love and i follow your blog, please follow me too
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You look stunning! I love both outfits and that bag is simply beautiful <3
Love,
Thays
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Oh those vests definitely have got great power – I especially love the first one! You look gorgeous 🙂
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Such a fun update to a classic look, lady!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
You are adorable! I love your vest x
Florals&Smiles
Wow! first of all Girl you look gorgeous.In love with your first outfit from head to toe <3 those furry vest, that pink Chanel Bag and those furry trainers are certainly to die for <3 Thanks for sharing 🙂
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I love the Topshop pick, it’s so fun! I’m headed to London in a few weeks and will have to keep layering in mind when I go out each day!
the fur gilet is so chic! I especially love the cream colored one!
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Lovely outfits. I adore your gilet, especially in grey color!!! Have a nice day, kisses (and thank you for your visit),
Eni
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Thanks for teaching me a new fashion term today! I’ve never called it a “gilet” before, just a faux fur vest =P
xoxo Rina
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I love gilets, and they’re a winter staple for me. So I’m absolutely loving these looks especially the first one the gilet, looks so luxe.
XoXo Noma
Aww Im a fur lover, any hting made of fur totally will be loved by me lol and yours is really cuteee 🙂
Such beautiful furs. I love your Chanel bag, what a pretty color!
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Truly a must have. I love the two gilet pieces. I just love how cool and easy these outfits are.
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Oh I have never heard this term before but oh yes I could use a few of these in my life and love you styled yours with those cool kicks of yours.
Allie of
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What great layered looks! You look gorgeous 🙂
Love, Lindsey
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How amazing are your shoes! Love it.
xx
Patricia Stelmach // Patricia Stelmach
very pretty! :”>
xoxo, rae
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I need that fur vest in my life!
Thank you so much lovely! xx
Hehe yes, I’m always a comfort first kind of girl!! xx
Thank you so much hun, I do love a bit of pink! xx
Haha, yes I’ve learned after posting this the American word is vest! I love a bit of fur but I do know what you mean about it sometimes looking bulky. It’s all about styling it with the right clothes I guess! xx
Thanks doll! xx
Aww thank you so much lovely xx
Haha ASOS orders are my guilty pleasure and you can never do too many! xx
Me too! Thanks for the sweet comment hun xx
Plus these sneakers are super comfy!! xx
Thank you so much for the lovely comment doll! xx
Thanks hun! I always think you can never go wrong with pink and Chanel! Haha xx
Thank you doll xx
Thank you hunny xx
Aren’t they just the best! So glad you enjoyed the post hun xx
Aww thank you hun! I love the Topshop one too, I think it’s the perfect shade of grey! xx
Thank you! xx
Thanks darling! xx
Hehe yep we all need a gilet or two in our lives! xx
Of course I will follow you, what would you like me to follow you on? xx
Thank you so much doll xx
Aww thank you hun xx
You’re the sweetest! Thank you for the lovely words! xx
Oooh how exciting, let me know if you need any tips on places to go! You’ll have such a fab time xx
The cream is the luxury one… sounds like we both have expensive tastes! Hehe xx
Thank you so much lovely xx
Haha, no worries! I think vest is the American term, I just learned that myself! xx
Aren’t they the best?! They’re such a winter wardrobe must have xx
Haha thanks darling! xx
Thank you so much darling! I’m a sucker for anything pink AND Chanel! Haha xx
Thanks doll! Gilets are the perfect easy to throw on piece! xx
Awww thank you so much hunny xx
Thank you lovely! xx
And they’re super comfortable too! Really recommend these! xx
Thanks Rae! xx
Haha yes you doooo! xx
Yes to this! I love a good vest!
xoKiara
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You’re styling them in such a cute way! I’m a fan for sure. I just got myself a faux fur gilet and you’ve definitely given me some inspiration on what to wear it with!
You and me both hunny!! xx
It’s so great to hear that! Made my evening hunny! xx
This all look is very beautiful and comfortable!
I’m also in love with your shoes, omg so so pretty
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Hehe thank you doll! I do love anything pink and fluffy! xx
This gilets are amazing!
So pretty!
Blery&Ily
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The first gilet you have on is amazing. Cute looks!
Inez | My Small World
Awww thank you so much sweetie! xx
Haha thank you, I’m so going to need it! xx
You’re such a sweetheart, thank you doll xx
Haha haven’t they just! Thanks for stopping by lovely xx
Thank you darling! xx
Thank you hun xx
Great bag and I certainly did not know these were called gilets !
Yes, it seems there is a different term in the UK and US which I didn’t know either! xx
These gilets are gorg!
You’re such a sweetie, thank you xx