Roman sale slashes 25% off stylish padded gilet - and further 50% off entire range

With deals helping you save even more than normal, now's the perfect time to browse Roman's website.

Long gone are the days you could waltz out the house in a T-shirt - autumn is officially here, meaning layers are a must, particularly if you're venturing out on a daily dog walk. And any dog owners will know that what you wear for a walk is key - you want to be warm and cosy, but still have enough movement to play with your pooch and throw them a ball.

That's why a padded gilet is the perfect middle-ground option, and Roman has a brilliantly stylish one available for £69. The Chevron Quilted Hooded Gilet comes in black and midnight blue, and will be all the cosy warmth you need for autumn walks, while keeping your arms free.

Best yet, if you use the code AFFLINK80 you can save an extra 25% on any orders from Roman over £80 - that's valid until 31.12.24 and restrictions may apply, but it gives you plenty of time to shop around the site. You can even stack that on top of the extra 50% off discount - making for some really brilliant bargains.

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The gilet has a fashion-forward funnel neck and a duvet hood for those rainy days. This is a versatile buy - not only is it great to chuck on over whatever you're wearing for a walk, but it's also brilliant dressed up - with an autumnal knit, tapered trousers and leather boots.

If you were stuck for how to style it, Roman has plenty of options to choose from - meaning you can really give your wardrobe an autumn refresh. The Elastic Waist 31" Denim Stretch Jegging comes in a huge range of colours and costs just £26, and the Black Stripe Ribbed Crew Jumper will never go out of style, coming in at £28. Alternatively, if you're looking for something a bit smarter, Roman's Black A-Line Pocket Detail Swing Dress is a perfect autumn buy at £38.

If you've never bought anything from Roman before, it's worth looking at what other people think of the clothes - and plenty of reviewers have left their thoughts on Mumsnet. "I’ve found them really good quality on the things I’ve bought," one shopper enthused.

Another wrote: "I've had a few bits from there, everything has been good quality." While a third agreed: "99% of my work wardrobe is Roman. Great for quality, flattering fit, often non-iron. Exchanges and refunds have always been extremely easy and fast."

However, some customers had some notes to share - like one who warned: "The only thing that I dislike is that the sizing can be a bit on the larger side," so it's worth considering sizing down. And others had gripes on particular outfits, like one who said of a dress they bought: "The pockets are far too low down!"

You can check out Roman's sale here.

Alternatively, if you wanted to try another brand and liked the sound of a puffer gilet, there are plenty of options out there. For a slightly shorter option, Superdry sells the Everest Hooded Puffer Gilet for £62.99 (down from £89.99). Or if you liked to keep things slightly longer, French Connection has a chic option in the Hooded Row Mid Length Gilet for £40, reduced from £60.