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WOMEN'S

Women's Hooded Vests


Warmth at the core and the arms left free is the whole argument for a hooded vest. Hooded puffer vests and down gilets run baffle-quilted, in longline cuts that cover the hip and cropped shapes that stop at the waist, with packable styles that fold down small for travel. Shells are water-repellent and wind-resistant; fills run down and synthetic. Hoods vary most, fixed or detachable, drawn close on a cord or left open across the shoulders. Beyond the puffer sit quilted vests with a slimmer line and knitted or fleece hooded gilets for indoor weather. Two-way zips, elasticated hems and deep side pockets decide how the layer sits over a knit.

2 left Black Down HOSHI Light Down Hooded Vest by Mackage | DIHSAN
Sale price$391 Regular price$650
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Women's Hooded Vests

What is a gilet, and how is it different from a vest?

They are the same garment under two names. Gilet is the European term, used across British and French labels for a sleeveless outer layer worn over a top or under a coat; vest is the North American word for it. Confusion comes from the other meanings of vest: in American usage a suit waistcoat is also a vest, and in British usage a vest is an undershirt. When a designer label lists a gilet, expect a sleeveless quilted or down layer.

What do you wear under a hooded puffer vest?

A long-sleeved layer with enough loft to insulate the arms, since the vest only covers the core. A fine merino or cashmere knit works under a fitted quilted vest without adding bulk at the armhole; a hoodie or a chunky knit needs a vest with room through the body, so check the fit before layering heavily. In real cold, a thin down or fleece midlayer under the vest beats one thick knit. For a cleaner line, keep the underlayer longer than the vest hem.

Are DIHSAN's hooded vests authentic?

Yes. Every piece DIHSAN sells is the brand's own — genuine designer product, with the maker's hardware, stamping and markings intact. Nothing is a reproduction or a licensed imitation.

Will I be charged duties on a DIHSAN hooded vest order?

No. Duties are included on every DIHSAN order, and US orders include taxes as well.

Can I return a hooded vest purchase at DIHSAN?

Yes. Eligible hooded vests can go back within 14 days of the ship date, for store credit rather than cash, and shipping charges are non-refundable. Items discounted 70% or more — plus swimwear, intimates, and limited-release styles at any discount — are final sale.