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Hand Knit Gilet

Not available WK686

The gilet that thinks it’s a jumper. All the warmth and texture of one, with the looks and practicality of the other.

  • 100% wool
  • Dry clean only
  • Semi fitted shape
  • Length finishes at mid hip
Garment Measurements
 6810121416182022
Front length5521¾5521¾5521¾562256226023½6023½6324¾6324¾
Total chest76308031½84338834½9336½9838½1044111043¼11645¾
Front neck drop838399910410410.5410.54
Total hem7830¾8232¼86349035½9537½10039½10641¾1124411846½

REVIEW SUMMARY

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BodenWomen Hand Knit Gilet
 
3.9

(based on 16 reviews)

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (13)
  • Stylish design (9)
  • Good fit (8)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Casual wear (15)
    • Holidays (4)
    • Going out (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual dresser (10), Classic dresser (7), Fashion lover (6)
      • Comfort vs Style:
      • Comfort driven (3)

    Reviewed by 16 customers

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    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    A bit boring really...

    By LouRosa

    from Kingswinford, UK

    About Me Casual Dresser, Trendy/Stylish Dresser

    Pros

    • Comfortable

    Cons

    • Poor Fit

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear

    Comments about Boden Women Hand Knit Gilet:

    I was disappointed with this sleeveless cardigan. It came to the top of my hips. Overall the cut felt a bit too old fashioned and frumpy to me. I opted for the grey, and felt that it was too pale. I would have preferred a darker grey. It was very soft and cuddly though. I'm afraid it is on it's way back to Boden this time.

    • Age:
    • 35-44 yrs old
    • Tell us a bit about your height:
    • Tal (>5'7")
    • Tell us a bit about your shape:
    • Hourglas
    • Tell us a bit about your size:
    • Regular (UK12-UK14)
    • Sizing:
    • Feels half size too big
    • Comfort vs Style:
    • Comfort Driven
     
    4.0

    Knit gilet

    By Tessa

    from Sussex

    See all my reviews

    Pros

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Boden Women Hand Knit Gilet:

          I was tempted by this when I first saw it on the website but decided against it as it is dry clean only & also rather expensive. When a discount appeared I decided to try it & I'm now wearing it as it is ideal as a light extra layer. Cabling & pattern are gorgeous, buttons not too bad but I will probably change for wood ones and my usual knitwear size fits well. Rating is not 5 star because of the dry clean factor.

          • Age:
          • 45-54 yrs old
          • Tell us a bit about your height:
          • Petite (<5'3")
          • Tell us a bit about your shape:
          • Hourglas
          • Tell us a bit about your size:
          • Slim (UK6-UK10)
           
          5.0

          brilliant gilet

          By webaholic

          from Buckinghamshire

          About Me Classic Dresser

          See all my reviews

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Great Design
          • Practical
          • Retains Shape
          • Well Made

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Casual Wear

            Comments about Boden Women Hand Knit Gilet:

            the fit is perfect, very flattering and to be honest the photo on the website doesn't do this justice. It nips in at the waist and sits just above the hips. Is soft and cosy. Not too bulky to wear under a coat or jacket. I bought the ecru - wish it was more cream but it passes with everything.

            • Age:
            • 45-54 yrs old
            • Tell us a bit about your height:
            • Petite (<5'3")
            • Tell us a bit about your shape:
            • Pear
            • Tell us a bit about your size:
            • Regular (UK12-UK14)
            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Comfort vs Style:
            • Comfort Driven

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Lovely gilet but sizing not right

            By Cinaisienne

            from France

            About Me Casual Dresser, Trendy/Stylish Dresser

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Great Design
            • Practical

            Cons

            • Dry Clean Only
            • Poor Fit

            Best Uses

            • Casual Wear

            Comments about Boden Women Hand Knit Gilet:

            Attractive looking gilet - I bought the Ecru colour -but sizing too small. I am normally a size 12 but am sending this back for the next size up. I get increasingly frustrated with Boden garments as they don't appear to have a consistent sizing policy and my size can vary between a 10 and a 14 which a is annoying and expensive in returns, or means that I decide not to buy!

            • Age:
            • 55-64 yrs old
            • Tell us a bit about your height:
            • Regular (5'4"-5'6")
            • Tell us a bit about your shape:
            • Slim
            • Tell us a bit about your size:
            • Regular (UK12-UK14)
            • Sizing:
            • Feels full size too small
            • Comfort vs Style:
            • Style Driven
             
            5.0

            lovely

            By mattsmum

            from west mids

            About Me Casual Dresser

            See all my reviews

            Pros

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Casual Wear
                • Wear To Work

                Comments about Boden Women Hand Knit Gilet:

                i hummed and haaed about buying this - but am very glad i did. it is very nice! lovely soft, chunky wool. nice shape and design. and the ecru is a good neutral to go with lots of outfits.

                • Age:
                • 45-54 yrs old
                • Tell us a bit about your height:
                • Petite (<5'3")
                • Tell us a bit about your shape:
                • Slim
                • Tell us a bit about your size:
                • Slim (UK6-UK10)
                • Sizing:
                • Feels true to size
                • Comfort vs Style:
                • Comfort Driven
                 
                5.0

                A MUST HAVE

                By GUTSY GAL

                from CHESHIRE

                About Me Classic Dresser, Fashion Lover

                See all my reviews

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Durable
                • Good Fit
                • Stylish Design

                Cons

                • None

                Best Uses

                • Casual Wear
                • Going Out
                • Holidays
                • Special Occasions

                Comments about Boden Women Hand Knit Gilet:

                LOVELY GILET, COMFORTABLE, STYLISH, GREAT FIT AND COLOUR (BOUGHT ECRU). THIS SEASON MUST HAVE. WAS WARY AFTER OTHER REVIEWS BUT THOUGHT I'D GIVE IT A GO, YOU'D NEED TO GIVE ME A LOT OF MONEY TO GIVE IT BACK! WOULD RECOMMEND TO A FRIEND BUT DON'T WANT THEM TO LOOK AS GOOD AS ME! SIZE 10/12 SLIM, BOUGHT A 12, PERFECT.

                • Age:
                • 35-44 yrs old
                • Tell us a bit about your height:
                • Regular (5'4''-5'6")
                • Tell us a bit about your shape:
                • Slim
                • Tell us a bit about your size:
                • Regular (UK12-UK14)

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Perfect for a Gilet Addict!

                By Mum2LittleDove

                from Northumberland

                About Me Casual Dresser, Classic Dresser, Fashion Lover

                See all my reviews

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Durable
                • Good Fit
                • Stylish Design
                • Unique

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Casual Wear
                  • Going Out
                  • Holidays
                  • Workwear

                  Comments about Boden Women Hand Knit Gilet:

                  I've only had this item one day, and already I'm dithering over whether to go for another colour too (I bought the grey, which is very classy and will look great with a white top underneath). I am a gilet addict, and am always looking for an unusual twist on a gilet, which this one is. The fabric, cut and style are just perfect. I bought the size 10 after reading previous reviews about the tight sizing. For anyone else worrying about the sizing, I am a 5 ft 7 pear with a tiny chest (32B) and slim waist, so can generally fit in most size 8 Boden tops. This size 10 gilet fitted perfectly, even buttoned up. The only con I can think of is that it's so nice, you'll have to go back for another one. Ecru or chocolate? Can't decide, help!

                  • Age:
                  • 35-44 yrs old
                  • Tell us a bit about your height:
                  • Tall (> 5'7")
                  • Tell us a bit about your shape:
                  • Pear
                  • Tell us a bit about your size:
                  • Slim (UK6-UK10)
                   
                  5.0

                  Fabulous!

                  By Disey

                  from Sheffield

                  About Me Casual Dresser, Classic Dresser

                  See all my reviews

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Good Fit
                  • Stylish Design

                  Cons

                  • Wears Easily

                  Best Uses

                  • Casual Wear

                  Comments about Boden Women Hand Knit Gilet:

                  As soon as this was out of the bag and I felt how soft the wool was (compared to many other 100% wool items recently from Boden which were very itchy and rough), and this gilet was just so warm and I have worn it so much already and its not even Autumn. I have worn over a tunic with leggings and also a tshirt. Great warmth/quite chunky and with the cable it does enhance the bust area but I can live with that - as this is just such a nice piece of knitwear.

                  • Age:
                  • 45-54 yrs old
                  • Tell us a bit about your height:
                  • Regular (5'4''-5'6")
                  • Tell us a bit about your shape:
                  • Curvy
                  • Tell us a bit about your size:
                  • Curvy (UK16 +)
                   
                  4.0

                  Great Gilet

                  By Shopaholic

                  from Horsham

                  About Me Casual Dresser, Classic Dresser

                  See all my reviews

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Good Fit
                  • Stylish Design

                  Cons

                  • Worried it may pill

                  Best Uses

                  • Casual Wear

                  Comments about Boden Women Hand Knit Gilet:

                  HAve jsut received this and am very pleased with it, I bought a size 10 (Iam an 8-10) adn this fits perfectly, big enough to get a thick layer underneath and neat enough to go under a coat. The Peat colour is very dark brown was slightly hesitant between that and the navy (which I love) but in Winter I wear much more brown. My only worry is that it may pill dreadfully but it is worth trying.

                  • Age:
                  • 35-44 yrs old
                  • Tell us a bit about your height:
                  • Regular (5'4''-5'6")
                  • Tell us a bit about your shape:
                  • Slim
                  • Tell us a bit about your size:
                  • Slim (UK6-UK10)

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  4.0

                  Really useful and warm

                  By colourways

                  from Scottish Borders

                  About Me Casual Dresser

                  See all my reviews

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Good Fit
                  • Stylish Design

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Casual Wear

                    Comments about Boden Women Hand Knit Gilet:

                    I bought the navy version of this to pair with the knitted breton tunic as shown in the catalogue, but I have worn it with so many other combinations in the week since I received it - yes, I think I've worn it every day! I bought a 16 which is my usual and it fits fine. Having worn it so much it is starting to bobble a little already but nothing that a careful session with a bobble buster won't sort. We've had such a cold week in Scotland, I've been layering this gilet with other cardigans jumpers and dresses (it went well with the Boden stitch detail cord dress in purple)and it's providing that extra warmth that I need without going for a thicker jumper.

                    • Age:
                    • 45-54 yrs old
                    • Tell us a bit about your height:
                    • Regular (5'4''-5'6")
                    • Tell us a bit about your shape:
                    • Curvy
                    • Tell us a bit about your size:
                    • Curvy (UK16 +)

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