Gilets for Women & Women's Lightweight Bodywarmers

A women’s gilet is a versatile sleeveless layer that keeps your core warm without the bulk of a full coat. Easy to wear over a jumper for everyday outings or beneath a jacket at the yard, our collection includes lightweight quilted styles, cosy fleece, classic wax and smart tweed, all designed in-house in East Yorkshire.

Choose a bright colour to complement a darker, neutral outfit or go for a classic shade, such as a ladies brown gilet or black, for maximum usage and versatility. We live in ours on cold nights and early mornings, especially when walking the dog! Pair your gilet with a checked shirt, skinny jeans, and comfortable boots, and you’re ready for countryside living.

• Perfect for those in-between seasons – lightweight warmth without bulk.
• Available in versatile styles: fleece, wax, tweed, and quilted.
• Wide colour range – from classic browns and blacks to bold burgundy and navy.
• Practical features like drawstring waists and handy pockets.
• Dress up or down – equally suited to country walks or casual social occasions.
• Flattering fits, including plus-size options for all-day comfort.

Women's Gilets

Rydale's women's gilets are sleeveless body warmers that add a warm core layer under a coat or over a jumper without the bulk of sleeves. The range spans quilted, padded, fleece and lightweight styles in country colours, all own brand.

Our women’s country gilet collection includes fleece, wax, tweed, and quilted options to suit different occasions. Choose a lightweight fleece style for comfortable everyday layering, a classic wax gilet for a smarter country look, or a padded tweed design when you need some extra warmth.

Women's Body Warmers

Body warmer is just another name for a gilet, a sleeveless layer that keeps your core warm while your arms stay free to move. Rydale's body warmers come quilted, padded and fleece lined for different levels of warmth.

Go ahead and treat yourself to one of our fantastic ladies lightweight gilets and body warmers - do let us know if you have any questions and we'd be more than happy to assist you. Just get in touch and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Plus size ladies gilets available.

Summer Gilets

A summer gilet is a lighter, thinner body warmer for cool evenings and breezy mornings when a coat is too much. These lightweight styles slip easily into a bag for unpredictable days out.

A ladies gilet is perfect for layering on cooler nights during summer, as well as warmer nights in autumn and spring. It gives you some extra warmth without the weight or bulk of a full coat.

Lightweight Gilets

A lightweight gilet adds a thin warm layer you barely notice, ideal for layering under a jacket or wearing alone on a mild day. It packs down small so it travels well.

These lightweight styles are ideal for country walks, early mornings, cooler evenings and unpredictable days when the weather can quickly change.

Padded and Quilted Gilets

Padded and quilted gilets give you the most warmth for the weight, which is why they are the go to for dog walks, the school run and country shows. The diamond quilting and muted colours are the styles women pick most often here.

Our ladies quilted gilet styles are another dressier option with a waxed finish. They are a fitted style so they don’t look bulky. Style your women's country gilet over a blouse or checked shirt for the perfect look for a night at the pub or a shopping trip!

Fitted Gilets

A fitted gilet is shaped at the waist for a neater silhouette than a boxy body warmer, so it flatters worn over a jumper or a dress. The cut here keeps the warmth without the bulk.

Our fitted styles are a practical option when you want an extra layer that still creates a defined shape. Features such as drawstring waists help provide a flattering and comfortable fit throughout the day.

Smart Gilets

A smart gilet dresses up a blouse or a fine knit for lunch or the races while still keeping you warm. The cleaner styles here work just as well in town as on the field.

Classic waxed and quilted finishes are especially easy to dress up. Stick a checked shirt underneath your women's country gilet and pair some leather boots with skinny jeans for a classy look for casual social gatherings. Don't forget socks for warmth and comfort.

Gilets by Colour

Rydale's women's gilets come in country shades like navy, olive green, brown and grey so they sit easily with the rest of a country wardrobe. Pick the colour that matches your coats and boots.

Our women's country gilet collection offers various different colours - opt for a classic women's brown gilet or a more eye-catching burgundy or navy blue bodywarmer.

Make sure to check out our complete collection of ladies fleece gilets for more styles and colours. If you're looking for a matching gilet for the man in your life, then go ahead and explore our men's collection of gilets.