Agilet (/dʒɪˈleɪ/) orbody warmer is a sleeveless jacket resembling awaistcoat orblouse.[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, or indoors on occasion. Fashion gilets may be made of cloth, fake fur, or knitted wool. Sports gilets are often windproof and/or made offleece. High-endhiking jackets often have an integral gilet inside them, that can be zipped on and off and can be insulated withdown.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 calledbodywarmers in the United Kingdom.
