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!

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!

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

@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!

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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!

Lots of brand new Zara ones like this on eBay.

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

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.

@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.

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!

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

@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!

@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!

@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!

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.

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

Ha ha - yours very welcome!

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