Whether you're looking for a lightweight gilet as a comfortable outer layer in the warmer months or a quilted gilet for winter, you'll find men's gilets to suit you at Barbour. With a range of weights and styles to choose from, all available in a colorway to suit your style, find your quilted gilets, fleece gilets or Barbour signature gilets below.
When you need a new layer to keep you warm, whether or not it has sleeves is often a deciding factor. After all, you wouldn't buy a car without brakes or a house without a roof, right? It's simply an essential part of the package.

But it would be a mistake to leave a gilet off your outerwear wish list because of its sleeveless design. Because that would mean depriving yourself of one of the best pieces of clothing in modern men's fashion.
When the temperatures drop, you'll want to stay warm on top. Not ready to choose a coat yet? Thanks to their compact, lightweight design, gilets are a versatile way to stay warm without being too heavy. Browse our selection of quilted and lined gilets for men: ideal for layering over a sweater when it's cold (but not too cold) outside. At FULL TIME SPORTS you will find the latest trends - for example puffer and utility models as well as hooded gilets for men - and at Carhartt WIP and Pull&Bear you will find functional and stylish gilet jackets for your leisure wardrobe. Discover our full range of body warmers for men - who needs sleeves?

How to wear a vest

Winter work clothes

Classic workwear brands like Carhartt, Dickies and Filson have long made the vest one of their staple layering tools. And why? Because it's versatile and comfortable, perfect for a rugged, everyday look.
Start with a simple t-shirt as a base layer and layer a thick flannel shirt over it. Next, put on a canvas vest and finish with a classic French choreo jacket - you can take it off indoors and the look still works.
Naturally aged raw denim is the way to go, but if you want the look without living in dirty jeans for a year, choose a medium wash instead. Combine it with a pair of sturdy boots and a hat.
This type of outfit is suitable for everything from putting the finishing touches on your pallet coffee table in a freezing garden shed to kicking up leaves in the park on the weekend. Casual, durable and with timeless style as a bonus.

The Big Outside

Technical outerwear, waterproof fabrics, Vibram soles. Performance clothing has been on the rise in men's fashion for several seasons now, and you don't have to be a street style heavyweight to wear it.
And as befits a trend, it has a lot to offer in terms of practicality and comfort.
A lightweight down vest is the ideal garment for this type of look. It's super warm, looks good, and packs down small to put in your backpack. To be prepared for any weather, pair it with a waterproof jacket to stay warm and dry. If you don't want to go too outdoors, you can combine the technical top with dark jeans and canvas sneakers.
If not, opt for black slim-fit cargo pants and a pair of sophisticated trail running shoes to complete the look. Bonus points if they're made of Gore-Tex.

Preppy layering

College style is one of the cornerstones of modern men's fashion, and you need to know how to incorporate it into your wardrobe without looking like an oversized frat boy.
When it comes to preppy clothing, the down vest is in line with waxed cotton coats and quilted jackets. It's an integral part of the Ivy League look, but also something that can be easily integrated into any casual outfit.
Start with a simple oxford shirt in white or light blue to wear under a crew-neck sweater on colder days. A down vest will help complete the look and create a sense of depth through layering. For legwear, beige or navy chinos are the obvious choice, topped off with a classic boat shoe. Choose a shoe with a thicker profile to get you through the winter months.

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