Women's Short Padded Gilet – Cream, Black or Mocha
The extra layer that keeps your middle warm without the bulk of a coat.
Women's Short Padded Gilet – Cream, Black or Mocha
Fit: Boxy and short, sits at the waist. Runs small: check the table.
Our sizes run smaller than UK high-street sizes. Check the measurements below, or see the size guide.
Tracked. Free UK delivery over £25, otherwise £3.99. The price includes UK VAT, with no customs or import charges to pay.
30 days to change your mind. Faulty or damaged? We replace or refund it.
Not sure about size or fabric? Email support@tapora.net before you order.
Complete the outfit
Add these to the same order. They can arrive in a separate parcel.
A full coat is too much for the dog walk, but a jumper alone won't cut it. This short padded gilet keeps your middle warm and leaves your arms free, light enough to wear under a coat when it's colder.
- Warm where you need it. Quilted and padded through the body, with a high stand collar that covers your neck.
- Zip front, drawstring hem. Pull the hem in to stop draughts getting underneath.
- Light enough to layer. Wear it under a coat on the coldest days.
- Three colours. Cream, black or mocha.
Fit and size
Boxy and short, sitting at the waist. Our sizes run smaller than UK high-street sizes, so lay a jacket you already own flat, measure it, and compare with the table (garment measurements, in centimetres, plus the weight guide; allow 1 to 3 cm either way). Between sizes? Size up.
| Size | Usually fits UK* | Chest (all round) | Length | Weight guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | 6 to 10 | 116 | 58 | 42 to 52 kg |
| L | 10 to 12 | 120 | 59 | 52 to 62 kg |
| XL | 14 to 16 | 124 | 60 | 62 to 72 kg |
| 2XL | 16 to 18 | 128 | 61 | 72 to 80 kg |
*UK sizes are our estimate from the measurements and the weight guide.
Fabric and care
Polyester shell, padded. Gentle machine wash cold in a laundry bag, or hand wash; dry flat and shake to fluff; don't iron or tumble dry hot.
Worth knowing
It can arrive creased from the packaging — a few minutes with a steamer sorts it out.
Size guide
| Size | UK | Chest | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| M | – | 116 | 58 |
| L | – | 120 | 59 |
| XL | – | 124 | 60 |
| 2XL | – | 128 | 61 |
All measurements in centimetres, taken on the garment; chest is all round. Allow 1 to 3 cm either way. The UK column is our estimate: it picks the size that leaves 16 cm of room over a typical UK bust.
How to measure
A Chest: straight across, armpit to armpit. Double it for the all-round figure.
B Shoulder: seam to seam across the back.
C Length: top of the shoulder down to the hem.
D Sleeve: shoulder seam to the cuff.
Between sizes? Size up. Still not sure? Email support@tapora.net with your usual UK size and your height and a person will reply, usually within one working day.
Made for
- Dog walks when a coat is too much
- Layering over a hoodie on the school run
- Nipping to the shops
Questions
Will it look bulky under a coat?
No — it's light enough to wear as an under-layer on the coldest days, not a thick stand-alone fill, so it sits fairly flat under a coat.
Will it keep my arms warm too?
No — it's a sleeveless gilet by design, built to keep your core warm while leaving your arms free; layer a jumper underneath for arm warmth.
Does it run true to size?
Our sizes generally run smaller than UK high-street sizes, so check the chest, length and weight guide in the table before choosing.
Will it look like the photos?
The colour, fabric and cut you see are what we send. If it turns up damaged or not as described, email us a photo within 30 days and we will replace it or refund you, including postage.
When will it arrive?
Usually 10 to 17 days from order, tracked all the way; your estimated arrival date is shown above. Order several pieces and they can come in separate parcels, each with its own tracking.
What if it doesn't fit, or I change my mind?
You have 30 days from delivery. Send it back unworn, with the tags on and in its original packaging; socks must still be sealed. You pay the return postage, with no returns fee on top.
Will I pay anything on delivery?
No. Prices include UK VAT and there are no customs or import charges to pay.
Why are there no reviews yet?
We are new this winter and we will not invent reviews. Instead, every page gives you the measurements in centimetres and the full fabric composition.