You should buy faux fur instead of natural fur because there are many reasons for that. Firstly faux fur is no less than natural fur anywhere in softness, warmth, beautiful look and durability. It’s easy to maintain too. Plus it’s lightweight, not a heavy burden on your body or bag. It costs much less too. And most importantly, you don’t have to have the guilt of being a reason for an innocent animal’s death! But are you unaware of where to start your shopping? Here are some tips.
Range of Designs
There is a range of designs to choose from when it comes to faux fur coats. Here are some points to consider.
Vests vs. Coats
A long fur vest is currently trending well in the fashion world and is a good choice for casual use. However, coats too are prefect casual choices and include shorter lengths too. Some faux fur coats like that of tanuki or rabbit are usually less dressy and have taken the place of the traditional raccoon coat.
Fur Lining vs. Fur Outside
Usually women need a fur coat that would create a visual drama. But there is also another choice of a cloth coat having a fur lining that is particularly to provide extreme comfort for one’s own pleasure.
Lengths
It’s interesting to know the jargon of coat lengths:
- A Stroller is the one which ends at the knee
- A Jacket is the one hitting roughly mid-thigh
- A Coat is the one which almost reaches ankle length
You may not get sellers using this terminology. Especially online shops have a detailed description. Still, be sure that you get a coat of your desired length.
Styles
You will be spoiled when it comes to styles in faux fur coats. Some of them are:
- Classic cuts
- Hooded designs
- Updated ruched designs
- Anoraks
- Cascade cut coats
- Ponchos and capes
- Asymmetric cut jackets
- Cropped jackets and boleros
- Evening jackets, shrugs (mink stole) and wraps
Many of these styles are usually made with a combination of two types of furs, for example the body made with one type and its collar with another.
Types of Faux Furs
Some of the most popular types of faux fur are:
Black Mongolian Lamb: This has strands that are very long and free flowing.
Black Persian Lamb: This has tight curls that look adorable.
Red Fox and Golden Fox: These create a vertical “ripple” look that seems like multiple pelts sewn together on the fur.
Blonde Mink: This too creates the same effect as that of Red or Golden Fox.
And there are many more, like Blonde Mink, Coyote, Norwegian Fox, Ivory Shearling, Ivory Sheared Beaver, Silver or White Chinchilla and many more!
Be Sure that it’s Fake
You want faux fur coat for the protection of animals. So, be sure that the items you buy are really fake! One way is to see that it’s brilliantly colored (which natural fur isn’t). For example, Mongolian Faux Fur Fuchsia, Ruby Red or Sapphire is indeed faux. Other criterion is price which should be at least 20% less than that of natural fur.
Enjoy the warmth, comfort and fashion without harming the environment, with faux fur.