A gilet (pronounced loosely 'jee-lay' - it's French) is a jacket or blouse without?
Jacket Jacket A jacket is a mid-stomach–length garment for the upper body. A jacket typically has sleeves, and fastens in the front or slightly on the side. A jacket is generally lighter, tighter-fitting, and less insulating than a coat, which is outerwear. Some jackets are fashionable, while others serve as protective clothing. Jackets without sleeves are vests. The word "jacket" comes from the French word "jaquette". The term comes from the Middle French noun "jaquet", which refers to a small or lightweight tunic. In Modern French, "jaquette" is synonymous with "jacket". Speakers of American English sometimes informally use the words "jacket"
Gilet Gilet A gilet () is a sleeveless jacket resembling a waistcoat or blouse. It may be waist- to knee-length and is typically straight-sided rather than fitted; however, historically, gilets were fitted and embroidered. In 19th-century dressmaking a gilet was a dress bodice shaped like a man's waistcoat. Today, gilets are often worn as an outer layer, for extra warmth outdoors. Fashion gilets may be made of cloth or fake fur, or knitted. Sports gilets are often windproof and/or made of fleece. High-end hiking jackets often have an integral gilet inside them, that can be zipped on and off. Racing cyclists