Essential Classics: The Gilet

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Call them what you will – bodywarmers, gilets or padded vests – by any name, this garment is an underappreciated addition to your wardrobe. Perhaps the gilet’s struggle to be recognized as a staple is understandable. After all, how often do you want to keep your torso warm but keep your arms chilly? Still, it’s about time someone gave the gilet a little more credit, so we’re naming it this week’s essential classic.

History

Though today we wear them to keep warm, the gilet (that…

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