Women’s Quilted Jackets & Gilets

A gilet makes sense when you want warmth, but you don’t want your arms feeling boxed in. That’s the point of our ladies quilted gilets: core insulation, clean movement, and a layer you can throw on without thinking twice. Ours are designed for layering under coats, over knitwear, or worn on their own when conditions are mild. The quilted construction holds warmth without weight, and the sleeveless cut means you stay comfortable whether you’re walking, driving or working outdoors.

This collection also includes quilted jackets for the days you want the same lightweight warmth, just with sleeves. Two versions of the same idea, one sleeveless, one fully covered and both shaped for regular wear with practical pockets.

Whether you call them quilted gilets or quilted vests, they’re built for mild but unpredictable weather. They're light enough to layer, warm enough to make a difference, and finished with water-repellent outer fabrics to handle drizzle and damp air. Navy and olive keep things simple. You’ll wear them with most of what you already own.

The mid-layer that makes everything else work

A ladies’ quilted gilet fits into more outfits than almost any other piece of outerwear. Under a wax jacket on a wet morning. Over a jumper for a weekend walk. Beneath a tweed coat when the temperature drops sharply. The sleeveless shape adds core warmth without restricting your arms or adding bulk through the shoulders, which is exactly why gilets work so well as a mid-layer in changeable conditions.

Light enough to wear, warm enough to count

Quilted fabric traps air between layers, insulating your body without the heaviness of thicker materials. Our women’s quilted vests use this principle to give you warmth that travels easily. Fold one into a bag, hang it by the door, or keep it in the car for when the weather turns. Water-repellent finishes on the outer fabric help manage drizzle and damp, and the lightweight build means the gilet won’t weigh you down over a long day.

Details you notice when you wear it

These ladies quilted gilets and jackets are cut to sit flat over knitwear and under jackets without bunching. Zip closures fasten smoothly. Pockets sit where your hands naturally fall. The hem length provides coverage through the hips without interfering with movement. It’s outerwear designed around the way you get dressed on a cold morning: quickly, practically and without overthinking it.

What’s the difference between a quilted gilet and a quilted vest?

They’re the same garment under different names. “Gilet” is the standard term in the UK and Ireland, while “vest” is more common in the US. Both refer to a sleeveless quilted layer designed for warmth and layering.

Can quilted gilets be worn as a standalone outer layer?

Yes. In mild or dry weather, a quilted gilet over a knit or shirt can be enough on its own. When it’s colder or wetter, it works best as a mid-layer under a coat or jacket, adding warmth without adding bulk through the sleeves.

How should a women’s quilted gilet fit?

It should sit smoothly through the shoulders and torso, and it should fasten without pulling. You want enough room for a jumper or shirt underneath, but a neat line once it’s zipped. If you plan to layer it under a coat, your usual size is normally the right starting point.

Are these gilets water-resistant?

The outer fabric has a water-repellent finish, so it copes with light rain and morning damp. For heavier downpours, treat it as your warm layer and put a waterproof coat over the top.

What’s the difference between a quilted jacket and a quilted gilet?

It’s sleeves and how you plan to wear it. A quilted jacket gives you full coverage as your main outer layer on cool days. A gilet is the layering specialist that adds warmth at your core, keeps your arms free, and slides under other coats without feeling tight.

Do quilted gilets make you look bulky?

They don’t have to. Look for quilting that sits flat and a cut that follows the body without clinging. Worn over a fine knit, a gilet should stay streamlined. Even when worn over chunkier layers, it should still look like a proper mid-layer.