4 Tips for Buying, Wearing & Caring for a Fabulous Fur Jacket

Fake or fur-real, nothing causes quite a stir like wearing fur. When even a demure fur can make a serious statement, it can be tricky to incorporate this classic coat into your closet. If you want to add a little fur to your outfit  without looking like you are donning your grandmother’s mink, follow our guide to buying, wearing and caring for your fur jacket.

Contemporary Colors

Consider color carefully when you are shopping for a fur jacket. A natural brown fur can look fabulous as part of a vintage ensemble (think high-waisted flares and a floppy hat), but worn the wrong way and it can age you. Try a colored coat for a more contemporary look. Take a fresh approach to fur in a bright multi-colored coat worn with cropped jeans and a quirky pair of sunglasses for a look that’s fun and fashionable.

Fashionable Faux Fur

Don’t have the cash flow for this investment coat? Tender hearted toward our four-legged friends? Whatever your reservations towards buying these beasts, you can find animal-friendly options at a fraction of the price. With conscious shoppers on the rise, faux fur is no longer a faux pas but has become increasingly fashionable even amongst high-end designers.

Casual Cool

Hollywood socialites drenched in diamonds draped mink over their glittering gowns in the 30s and established it as a garment exclusive to the rich and famous. Today, donning a fur jacket at a black-tie affair can come off as contrite. For a modern approach to this legendary outer layer, keep it casual. Balance this grandiose garb with a simple slender silhouette underneath. Styled with skinny jeans and booties, this coat adds a rocker-chic flare.

Handle with Care

Faux or real, caring for your fur is an important part of keeping it fashion-forward. For a genuine fur coat, take it into a specialist for an annual cleaning. A faux fur jacket can be cleaned at home in cold water, either by hand or on the gentle cycle. Don’t bag your coat when storing it for warmer months. Much like what a hat does to hair, storing your coat in a garment bag will flatten out the fluff. Leave your jacket with plenty of breathing room in a cedar closet or armoire.

With the knowledge of how to buy, wear and take care of this outerwear you’ll look fierce and fashionable.