Gilet
A gilet (/dʒɪˈleɪ/) is a sleeveless jacket resembling a waistcoat or blouse.[1] It may be waist- to knee-length and is typically straight-sided rather than fitted; however, historically, gilets were fitted and embroidered.[2] In 19th-century dressmaking a gilet was a dress bodice shaped like a man's waistcoat.[3]
Today, gilets are often worn as an outer layer, for extra warmth outdoors. Fashion gilets may be made of cloth or fake fur, or knitted. Sports gilets are often windproof and/or made of fleece. High-end hiking jackets often have an integral gilet inside them, that can be zipped on and off. Racing cyclists use thin light gilets with a windproof front and mesh back. Shooting gilets are rugged and made of leather. Short, overwear gilets are called bodywarmers in the United Kingdom.
See also
References
- ^ "Merriam-Webster Unabridged – Gilet entry".
- ^ "Sugino Costume Museum". www.costumemuseum.jp.
- ^ Oxford English Dictionary – Gilet entry
This clothing-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |