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Styling A Mint Velvet Gilet & WIWT

You may recall that I recently did an edit of my picks of the best gilets on the high street this Autumn (see here) & seeing as they're so incredibly useful for not only keeping warm in but also more importantly looking stylish in I thought I'd show you just how versatile they can be.

Now I've been incredibly lucky as Mint Velvet have very kindly sent me their gorgeous Mongolian gilet to style & I have to say I absolutely love it!

As you would imagine with all things Mint Velvet not only is it incredibly well made but it is also super soft & cuddly without being thick & heavy (if that makes sense) so it doesn't bulk you out in just about the one place all women don't want to be bulked out in!

Now I'm usually in-between sizes with Mint Velvet but I sized down with the gilet as it does come up slightly on the larger side & I'm delighted with the fit - still room to wear a thick jumper but not too loose when paired just with a shirt.






So first up I've styled the gilet with a simple pair of skinny distressed jeans.  I think one of the main ways we tend to wear gilets is with jeans as they're perfect for dressing up a simple daytime outfit, not to mention of course they can be worn with any style jean whatsoever.  




Shirt - Massimo Dutti (similar here)
Necklaces - Stella & Dot & Mint Velvet
Gilet - Mint Velvet
Jeans - Zara (similar here)
Boots - Mango
Hat - H&M (similar here)






In fact any style of trouser is going to go with a gilet & this gilet would look equally as stunning teamed with some faux leather leggings & heels for date night or a night out with the girls.

I'm also enjoying layering delicate necklaces at the moment too & Mint Velvet also sent me this gorgeous necklace.  It has a lovely delicate gold chain with silver tusk so is perfect for teaming with either golds or silver jewellery & can even be extended if you want a longer length.




 Necklace - Mint Velvet






For my second outfit I wanted to try styling the gilet with a dress so decided to pair it with my vintage inspired black dress from Marks & Spencer.  As I've mentioned above the gilet is a perfect thickness, so much so that I've even been able to team it with a simple leather belt to add a bit of definition & create a different look & feel.  

This is a style I've always wanted to be able to wear having loved the look on others but I've never found one that's the right thickness & I just end up looking like I've piled on the pounds but this gilet doesn't do that, which I think in part is due to the lightness of the fur but also the fact that they haven't added extra fur down the sides.




Gilet - Mint Velvet
Belt - Zara (similar here)
Dress - Marks & Spencer
Shoes - Office (similar here)




Finally I thought I'd team the gilet with a simple thick polo neck & my 'A' line faux leather skirt.  I have to admit I'm in love with this look so expect to see me wearing it to death!!!




Gilet - Mint Velvet
Hat - H&M (similar here)
Jumper - Zara
Skirt - Zara
Boots - Mango


Finishing with my outfit for today.......can you tell how much I'm loving my new gilet?!!




Gilet - Mint Velvet
Shirt - Zara
Faux Leather Leggings - Zara
Boots - Mango


All Black, Pony Skin & Faux Fur


Shirt - Mango £19.99
Faux Leather Leggings - Mango £34.99
Boots - Mango £99.99
Bag - Boden £79


Of course there are lots more ways of wearing gilets & I'm planning on teaming mine in the coming cooler months with not only my black tuxedo jacket but also my biker jacket too.  So how do you wear yours?  Do you have a favourite outfit you team your gilets with or do you like to wear it with as many looks as possible?

As always I love hearing your thoughts & comments.

Have a great Wednesday, I'm off to London for the day & Boden's SS15 press day & I can't wait!!! :-)

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28 comments

  1. Wow, Christmas has come early, you are very lucky!! Love the gilet with those pleather skinnies, so glam! V jealous of your press day. Can't wait to see the pics...

    Becky x

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    1. Thanks Becky & yes I'm incredibly lucky & to be honest just can't stop stroking it....I LOVE it!!!
      Jane xx

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  2. Oh I am one jealous lady.... You lucky girl! Your pictures and styling has made me love it more now!!!! Love it with the white shirt, and how you are wearing it today. I also love it with the chunky grey knit but I am too large busted for that look.... I would look to round. Love it! Xx

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    1. Annemarie you have to put it on your Christmas list as it really is divine, it would look amazing on you!
      Jane xx

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  3. Love all of the looks, Jane...especially the last one with the faux leather leggings. How nice that the company contacted you about styling the gilet. I'm sure it is even more lovely IRL, and something you will be wearing for many years to come. Enjoy your day! :)

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    1. I know Melissa I'm incredibly lucky & yes you're right the softness & lightness of the gilet can't be shown in the pictures it really is a stunning wardrobe classic.
      Hope you've had a fab day too.
      Jane xx

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  4. I fell in love with this Gilet when I saw it instore and I love it all the more now. I adore Mongolian fur x

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    1. You can't beat it can you Sharron, I reckon this is the King of all gilets!
      Jane xx

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  5. Wow Jane, that gilet is divine! Absolutely gorgeous! Love all the looks, but with the white shirt is my favourite....stunning! xx

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    1. Aww thanks Michelle, it's such a versatile number for my wardrobe, next I want to layer it over a blazer a.k.a Olivia Palermo.
      Jane xx

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  6. I'm very jealous Jane, I've had my eye on that gilet for a while (hopefully Santa has picked up on the hints I've been dropping!!). It looks fantastic on you & so versatile, love how you've styled it! x

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    1. Thanks Sian & I'm sure Santa is making his list as we speak ;-)
      Jane xx

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  7. You look so lovely in this, absolutely gorgeous! I have a black fur gilet from MV last year and it's such amazing quality!
    Abbi x

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    1. Thanks Abbi & you're so right the quality is just gorgeous. I know this is going to be a real wardrobe classic for many years to come.
      Jane xx

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  8. Lucky you! Love how you teamed it with the white shirt and that fab hat too! Helen xx

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  9. I thought I loved it with the first outfit the most until I saw it with the polo neck - love it with the grey, gorgeous x

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    1. Aww thanks Natalie, it's so versatile that it really is going to go with most things in my wardrobe!
      Jane xx

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  10. I think you've styled it perfectly each time but I particularly love it with the skirt! X

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    1. Thanks Sarah, it's great isn't it & means I'll get even more use out of this skirt now!!
      Jane xx

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  11. Gorgeous gilet, Jane. Styled perfectly too! Lucky lady!! Lynne xx

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    1. Thanks Lynne & yes I've been very lucky :-)
      Jane xx

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  12. Such a lovely gilet! Gorgeous outfits you've created. xxx
    www.justemma.co.uk

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    1. Aww thanks Emma, I don't think I've taken it off these last three days except to sleep!!
      Jane xx

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  13. Love it! Classy *and* comfy xx

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    1. Thanks Mackenzie :-) It's everything you could hope for in a gilet!
      Jane xx

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  14. Wow, all of those are fab outfits and that gilet is sooooo lovely!

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    1. Thank you & yes the gilet has to be the queen of all gilets!
      Jane xx

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