Best gilets for men: we found the best out there, from The North Face to Uniqlo and ASOS
CHOPPING the sleeves off your jacket might seem like a bad idea, but then it’ll become a gilet. Not convinced? Neither are we. Let’s stick to buying them readymade. The best gilets for men are literally good-looking coats without sleeves, made to keep you warm and dry in style. Joining farmers, fishermen and footballers, gilets […]
CHOPPING the sleeves off your jacket might seem like a bad idea, but then it’ll become a gilet. Not convinced? Neither are we. Let’s stick to buying them readymade.
The best gilets for men are literally good-looking coats without sleeves, made to keep you warm and dry in style.
Joining farmers, fishermen and footballers, gilets are a failsafe go-to in 2021 that you’ll end up wearing year-in-year-out for both practicality and comfort.
We’re not short of styling inspiration either as every style icon has donned a gilet in their time, from David Beckham and Hector Bellerin to Skepta.
When you get a lightweight design, they fit perfectly underneath blazers for the commute, or jackets for a dog walk. That’s the beauty of them, they’re so versatile.
Whether you want to make a street-style statement or you’re looking for a water-resistant commuting companion, we’ve found the best gilets for men to shop now. Get ready to get into gilets.
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1. Result Lance Workguard Padded Gilet Bodywarmer
- Result Lance Workguard Padded Gilet Bodywarmer, £21.07 from Amazon – buy here
Result’s Lance Workguard Padded Gilet Bodywarmer gets top marks for practicality with five pockets in total.
Starting from just £21.07, this is a bargain gilet that’s waterproof and even has poppers going up the neck to keep those chills out properly.
Not into navy? It’s available in Red, Bottle Green and Black too.
2. Mountain Warehouse Turbine Mens Padded Gilet
- (AD) Mountain Warehouse Turbine Mens Padded Gilet, £34.99 from Amazon – buy here
For a gilet that’s just as sensible as it is smart, Mountain Warehouse’s Turbine Mens Padded Gilet is your best bet.
The brand calls it a lightweight layer, meaning it must be perfect for wearing underneath jackets for that extra bit of warmth when the temperature drops.
Among the positive reviews on Amazon, one customer writes, “For someone who is almost always ‘too hot’, this hits the spot. A ‘bonus’ for me, it seems to be windproof. At the very least it’s stopped the bitter winds getting to my torso.”
3. Uniqlo Men Ultra Light Down Vest
- Men Ultra Light Down Vest, £39.90 from Uniqlo – buy here
Everyone’s one-stop shop for reliable basics, Uniqlo has a super lightweight, best-selling gilet that comes in six colours.
At under £40, it’s water-repellent and can even be packed down into a carry bag if you want to take it off – a classic Uniqlo touch.
Wear yours as either inner-wear or outer-wear, it’ll prove useful for so many different occasions.
4. ASOS DESIGN Utility Gilet in Black
- ASOS DESIGN Utility Gilet in Black, £28 from ASOS – buy here
Utility fashion is a street-style trend that isn’t going anywhere, so we had to include ASOS Design’s black Utility Gilet.
For just £28, it’s equipped with multiple pockets and a zip fastening that looks good either left undone or zipped up, as you please.
Our style tip? The V-neck leaves room for a necklace which looks great teamed with a white tee.
5. FatFace Paignton Padded Gilet
- FatFace Paignton Padded Gilet, Brown, £72 from John Lewis – buy here
Why not channel farmer fashion with FatFace’s Paignton Padded Gilet – it’s giving us all the classic, old school gilet vibes.
Made from a robust cotton-blend, this faux shearling-bordered gilet is finished with orange tartan inside.
Wear yours with denim and a flannel shirt for those cosy Sunday pub lunches we’ve all dreamt about in lockdown.
6. Moncler Quilted Shell Down Gilet
- Moncler Quilted Shell Down Gilet, £490 from Mr Porter – buy here
Moncler needs no introduction as an outerwear brand that’s got a whole lotta street style cred. Their slightly oversized Quilted Shell Down Gilet is cream of the crop.
Cut from lacquered black shell, this light, insulating gilet sports the instantly-recognisable Moncler logo on the chest, and has two zipped pockets for your valuables.
You know a Moncler piece is sure to last you through years and years of wear which explains the hefty price tag.
7. Grey Padded Double Pocket Puffer Gilet
- Grey Padded Double Pocket Puffer Gilet, £40 from River Island – buy here
River Island have perfected off-duty, street style with their Grey Padded Double Pocket Puffer Gilet, priced at just £40.
Equipped with two zipped pockets on the chest, this gem comes in the trending puffer style, featuring a warm funnel neck.
Wear yours with some straight leg denim, a hoodie and your favourite trainers – you can’t go wrong.
8. TheNorthFace Men’s 1996 Retro Nuptse Down Gilet
- Men’s 1996 Retro Nuptse Down Gilet, £210 from The North Face – buy here
Fancy brightening up your wardrobe? The North Face’s Men’s 1996 Retro Nuptse Down Gilet is here to do just that.
Filled with Responsible Down Standard goose down, this is a warm protective gilet with a bungee cinch to lock away any cold air, and of course, sports The North Face’s globally-loved logo.
It’s even got an internal zip pocket for your valuable essentials, and the storable hood packs inside the collar. It’s no surprise that the Nuptse Down Gilet is one of The North Face’s best-selling styles.
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