A quilted gilet in navy or black is the workhorse piece that lives in your autumn wardrobe from September onwards. These are the colours that work with literally everything already in your cupboard and they do not show dirt the way lighter shades do. The quilting construction keeps you genuinely warm without the bulk of a full jacket and the gilet format means your arms stay completely free for movement. Navy and black quilted gilets layer effortlessly over jumpers and under coats, and they look equally at home in town or countryside. They are the sensible choice that never feels boring because they are simply always useful.