Combating The Cold With Faux Fur Coats This Winter

Living in the Northeast come Winter I am constantly combating the cold, wet, snowy weather. Top it off with a bit of seasonal depression lending my coat-purchasing habits to get a bit out of control. It always seems like I can never have enough coats, especially when it’s so cold out.

Fast forward to this past week, I consigned (I used Second Edition!) around fifteen coats, jackets, and/or blazers that needed new homes. My coat closet is still so excessive but it felt good to get some space back. Fingers crossed it will inspire me to get rid of more. During this massive clean out I went back and tried on everything. It was eye-opening to see that so much of what I had in my closet appeared to be timeless.

While the easy items to say goodbye to were simply too small, what about the rest? I have a handful of faux fur coats I’ll grab from time to time, most of which stayed in my possession. I learned a lot from what I kept, so I’m sharing some tips and current finds if you’re in the market for a new faux fur coat.

If you need more Winter outfit ideas, check out my Winter capsule wardrobe guide.

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Tips for shopping faux fur coats:

• Style. A few notes to keep in mind. You’ll have to wear a scarf with a coat with a low v-neck closure, this can sometimes feel quite bulky. Coats with a belt or sinching at the waist will help you look less boxy and give your body more shape. Finally, what looks good on the model may not look good on you, so if it doesn’t suit you even if you love it, move on!
• Length. I always search for coats that hit at least below my hips, if not a bit longer. Keep in mind, if you’re under 5″5′ a trench-like faux fur will run the risk of getting dirty at the bottom if you’re walking around in the snow. Anything shorter isn’t going to keep you as warm.
• Quality and feel. Now you don’t have to get a twelve-pound coat, but for warmth you want your coat to be lined. In the roundup, I stuck with brands I know, own, or have tried on in the past to help you sift through the vast selection online.

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