Are you a fan of fashionable winter clothing, like faux fur coats? If yes, you landed on the right page! As early as the 11th century, fur was not only worn to keep those warm, but as a symbol of status, social prestige, and wealth. In Ancient Egypt, only high priests were permitted to wear mink, chinchilla, and ermine fur. Nowadays, the production of faux fur fashion items has made them affordable and accessible to every social class. These items create a fashion statement that’ll have heads turning to get a closer look. Looking to style that faux fur coat in your closet? Here’s how you can!  

Step 1:

Begin with a simple base outfit starting with bottoms. Look for jeans, a skirt, leather pants or leggings. 

Step 2:

Match the bottoms with a sweater, a long-sleeved turtleneck shirt, a body suit or a loose-fitted shirt. The time of day can help to choose which color and type of tops are most appropriate. 

Step 3:

Pair the outfit with shoes that match the coat. For example: If your coat is black, black or white shoes look best. 

Step 4:

Add any accessories such as a belt, hat, gloves, scarf, earrings and purse to elevate the outfit. 

Now you have a fashion-forward winter outfit with your faux fur coat! Go and be warm!

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This article was originally titled “Un-FUR-eeze Me! How to Style Your Warm Fur Coat” in the December 2024 issue of Peer.