Hooded gilets are great if you get caught in a shower. There is a hooded gilet with a stylishly shaped fit for ladies that comes in navy blue, red and white. It also has a detachable hood with adjustable drawcord so that it doesn't blow down in the wind or rain. The fleece collar lining will keep your neck warm and the full length will ensure a snug fit. This hooded gilet also has 2 front pockets and offers the perfect balance between style and functionality, with its padded insulation giving you extra warmth with a stylish slim fit and hood. The slim fit on this ladies hooded gilet is very slim indeed, so I if in doubt fo for a larger size. These ladies hooded gilets are also quite short - so all in all they are more of a fashion item. On the other hand, the unisex HydraDri down gilet is a luxurious, highly fashionable down feel gilet offering incredible body warmth but without the weight. This impressive HydraDri water repellent layering garment is a pleasure to wear and will offer you all the insulation you’ll need. It comes in expresso ( dark brown ) with an orange lining or black with orange lining. This particular hooded gilet is windproof as well as waterproof and has 2 lined zip closing side pockets. There is also a soft shell hooded gilet for ladies that is very useful for when you go running as it is warm yet more flexible. In addition the neat fitting hood on this hooded gilet helps protects your ears if it is very windy.