From luxe shearling to relaxed lumberjack styles and this season’s favourite chocolate brown, the women’s gilet is a must for any winter wardrobe. Wear alone whilst we’re still on the right side of autumn, or layer up with a great winter coat once the chill really sets in. Scroll to recreate some of our favourite looks spotted on Instagram…

Look 1 – Cosy Layers

If you’re looking for a great brunch, weekend walk or winter day date outfit, this is it. Cosy layers and classic jeans styled up with a cosy shearling gilet and Gucci’s wish-list-worthy desert boots. Perfection.

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Look 2 – Leather & Chocolate Brown

Proving gilets can be super chic, Claire Rose Cliteur layers the colour of the moment – chocolate brown (as if you needed reminding) – with luxe leather and classic black. The perfect evening look for when you want to feel cosy but pulled together.

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Look 3 – Shearling & Boho Denim

If you’re a fan of relaxed bohemian style, Brit Instagram star, Keely Busby, is a must-follow. Take style notes from her laid-back look by mixing light-wash, extra baggy jeans, with cosy knits and French Connection’s luxe shearling gilet – a fraction of the price it looks.

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Look 4 – Head To Toe Tonal

Practical it may not be but layers of creamy white in winter will forever look chic. If you’re looking to invest in a gilet that will stand the test of time, Isabel Marant’s Gwendalia vest is just the ticket – check the high street for multiple (cheaper) iterations – layered over a buttermilk yellow knit. Love.

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Look 5 – Chunky Layers

Finally, lean into your tomboy style with this look from Amsterdam-based influencer Sonja. Her American Vintage lumberjack-style vest will add a cool, borrowed-from-the-boys look to a classic winter combo of jeans + cardi.

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