The Faux Fur Jacket Guide: What to Look For and How to Wear It
A faux fur jacket is the fastest way to make jeans and a vest look considered. The difference between one that looks expensive and one that does not comes down to pile, weight and cut.
What to look for
- Dense pile. Part the fur with your fingers. If you can see the backing easily, it will flatten quickly.
- Weight that hangs. A good faux fur has enough weight to fall from the shoulder rather than stand away from the body.
- A clean collar. The collar is what shows in photographs, so it should sit flat and hold its shape.
- Sleeves that clear a knit. If the sleeve is narrow, you will only ever wear it over a vest.
How to wear it
- Everyday. Straight jeans, a fitted black top and ankle boots.
- Evening. Over a satin slip, with the sleeves pushed up.
- Layered. Over a fine knit, never over a chunky one, which bulks the shoulder.
Care
Shake it out rather than brushing it, hang it on a wide hanger so the shoulders keep their shape, and spot clean marks with a damp cloth. Never tumble dry faux fur, which melts the fibre and mats the pile.
Where to look
The faux fur and faux leather styles sit in jackets and coats and across the autumn edit.
US to US size conversion
Kovelle sizes are shown in US numbers in the United States and in US numbers in the United States and Canada, so you always shop in the sizing you know. The conversion is two sizes down from US to US.
| US | US | EU |
|---|---|---|
| US 2 | US 2 | EU 34 |
| US 4 | US 4 | EU 36 |
| US 6 | US 6 | EU 38 |
| US 8 | US 8 | EU 40 |
| US 10 | US 10 | EU 42 |
| US 12 | US 12 | EU 44 |
Every product page carries a Size and fit section with the body measurements for that piece, and a fit verdict that says whether it runs small, true to size or large.
Shipping, returns and paying
Every order is dispatched the same day. Standard shipping is free, express next day is available at checkout, and returns are free for 21 days from the day your order arrives. 20% off everything is applied automatically at checkout, so you pay 20% less than the price on the product page. Pay later options is available in the United States, and PayPal, Google Pay and cards are accepted everywhere.
Questions people ask
Is faux fur warm enough for winter?
A dense faux fur is warm for city wear and short journeys. For long periods outdoors, layer a fine knit underneath.
What length suits a maxi dress?
A cropped or hip-length jacket, because a long coat hides the dress.
Can you wash a faux fur jacket?
Spot clean it rather than machine washing, and never tumble dry it.