In search of long black padded gilet cheaper than the Mint Velvet one!

[VivaVegas]

I love this from Mint Velvet but don't want to spend that much really, has anyone seen anything similar that's cheaper?

Mint Velvet Gilet

Thanks!

[SkankingMopoke]

I find they are pretty good for work. I have a manual job which often involves working outdoors. A gilet allows my arms to move more easily than with the extra bulk of coat sleeves, but keeps me warm. I wear them with a thick fleece or hoodie underneath.
I agree with you on the waterproof front though: utterly pointless!

[SkankingMopoke]

That was to NautaOcts. No idea why the quote didn't post!

[WhoppingBigBackside]

@Matildatoldsuchdreadfullies

Quick question about gilets - how do you pronounce it? I call it a body warmer to avoid embarrassment , but would like to use the slightly posher name!

zheelay

[whiteonesugar]

I have one from a dodgy website, called ikrush or something, it’s nice but terrible quality. Fine for chucking on for the school run but wouldn’t recommend it!

[Grimbelina]

Lots of brand new Zara ones like this on eBay.

[Gingernaut]

www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.1013291001.html

[Rina66]

I got a 15% off code from MV this morning if that helps - Winter15, that would save you £28, although it'll still be over £100.

[VivaVegas]

@Rina66 thank you. I got the code too and am very tempted. I do like the quality of MV things but it's still a lot of money.

I found a perfect one in Next brands for £40 but it's out of stock.

[VivaVegas]

I bought it using the 15% discount. I went and tried it instore and had to have it 🤣

Could have spent a fortune there was so much nice stuff in there!

[Rina66]

Brilliant!!! You'll be wearing it for years, so glad you loved it.

[HelplessAndLost]

@VivaVegas I never knew this item existed until I saw this thread. Just got back from Mint Velvet to try one on
It’s really, really, really nice and I’m going to 100% buy one!

[VivaVegas]

@HelplessAndLost I wore it today and it made me smile, I like the fact it has the inner bug you can zip up and the fleecy insides of the pockets!

[HelplessAndLost]

@VivaVegas I’m very jealous! Took a lot of willpower to take off the one I tried in the shop and put it back on the hanger. Roll on payday!

[HelplessAndLost]

Just came back in stock in my size in John Lewis and I’ve had a JL gift card since July I hadn’t yet used so I collect the gilet tomorrow!
Unreasonably excited about this now it’s gone a bit chilly. I also hate driving with a coat on as I like my arms to be free.

[HelplessAndLost]

Just want to thank you again @VivaVegas for introducing it to my life

[VivaVegas]

Ha ha - yours very welcome!

I've been wearing mine every day, love it!