Out door wear in daily usage

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I'm beginning to see lots of down (ok probably synthetic) padded vests and short jackets.

Men are wearing them over their suit shirts, women over skirts, etc to work.

I already love the look as I've spent lots of time in Iceland where such clothing is necessary rather than a fashion statement.

I'm not sure what skirts / trousers would look good with it if I was wearing it to work as outer wear. Any ideas?

These are the kind of clothes I'm talking about but what they wear is too casual for work. I also travel lots to colder climates so I'll get usage out of it not just as a fashion statement.

Thank you

I can hardly think of anything you couldn’t wear a generic padded gilet or jacket with. They’re entirely neutral, style-wise.

Pretty sure a stylish person could perfectly reasonably wear one on an Oscars red carpet.

That's true I guess. I guess I'm thinking perhaps my more formal work dresses would look a bit daft with it especially the shorter jackets. Though the warmth would be great

I actually have the jacket in the second picture but in dark blue. I bought it on a holiday to Iceland.

If the one you have isn't too bulky I'm seeing a lot of people layering them under wool coats - like this. Works with jeans but also more formal work stuff

That looks lovely but I've gained weight and my wool coats are too tight they won't fit underneath