Originally a jacket and technical coat reserved for winter sports and mountain walks, the down jacket is making a strong comeback in our wardrobes. Cosy and warm, women's sleeveless down jackets are stylish and more versatile than you might think. The sleeveless down jacket protects against rain and cold, and adds a casual, relaxed touch. Contrary to popular belief, sleeveless down jackets can be worn by women of all ages.

How do I wear a sleeveless down jacket for women?

• The classic sleeveless down jacket, short and plain

Inspired by sportswear, the sleeveless down jacket is very useful for everyday winter wear. Waterproof, it can be worn in the city or in the country. The sleeveless down jacket is ideal for women who are looking for something practical, but don't want to look like a Michelin man.

The short, plain women'ssleeveless down jacket can be fitted with a stand-up collar and hood, or with a simple stand-up collar. For women with a V-shaped body, it's best to opt for a sleeveless, hoodless V-neck down jacket that's rather short and dark in color, like our black and brown model.

• The mid-length belted sleeveless down jacket for women

With its V-neckline, it's more chic and elegant than the sporty women's sleeveless down jacket. The mid-length belted sleeveless down jacket is perfect for women with an X or 8 body shape, and will enhance your feminine curves. Wear it with a black top and women's black skinny jeans, and a bag with a gold handle. The sleeveless, mid-length belted down jacket becomes a real fashion asset for a very sharp look.

• Women's graphic-print sleeveless down jackets

This trendy, girly jacket is best reserved for women in their twenties. We've seen it all over it girls' Instagram feeds, and we're wearing it with other trendy casual pieces: wide-leg jeans with exposed seams, a white off-the-shouldercrop top and sneakers. Quite imposing and rather voluminous, it is recommended for young women with I and X morphologies and not recommended for women with V and O morphologies.

What to wear a women's sleeveless down jacket with?

• A chic casual look with a women's sleeveless down jacket

Wear a short, fitted sleeveless down jacket, preferably in a solid color, such as blue. For a total monochrome look, slip underneath a warm puff-sleeved sweater with buttoned cuffs, high-waisted straight-leg jeans in light blue and white sneakers or boots. With a small quilted handbag and gold creole earrings, you've got a chic casual look with a women's down jacket.

• A retro look with a women's sleeveless down jacket

Opt for a short brown sleeveless down jacket, worn with a tight turtlenecksweater and a retro houndstooth or check mini-skirt with heeled loafers. Choose a mini triangle handbag with a pretty plain scarf in your hair.

• A sporty casual look with a women's sleeveless down jacket

The sleeveless down jacket will be your best fashion ally for winter vacation dressing. Whether you're going tobogganing with the kids or hiking in the woods, slip a wool sweater and black leggings under your short sleeveless down jacket. With sneakers and a backpack, you can enjoy the great outdoors in total comfort.

• A trendy look with a women's sleeveless down jacket

A sleeveless down jacket with large chest pockets, oversized in fashionable light green. Very masculine, we play on the very androgynous side of this trendy piece of women's dressing. Wear the oversized sleeveless down jacket with a loose shirt in the same color to create a cameo with a white crop top and black leggings.

Which accessories to wear with a women's sleeveless down jacket?

This is the hardest part of any look: finding the right accessories to match your outfit.

With a women's sleeveless down jacket, the aim is to avoid any errors of taste by choosing feminine pieces that will easily complement each other. So we go for the basics when it comes to clothing, with bodysuits, warm sweaters for women, and small, discreet jewelry and bags. Choose fine jewelry such as bracelets, chokers and pearl bracelets. As for bags, we turn to fanny packs, shoulder bags and backpacks, which are casual and modern.