Faux fur looks expensive when it is dense, moves naturally, has some depth of color, and is finished cleanly inside and out. The fur trend does not require real fur: the plush collars, cropped jackets and floor-length coats on runways and social feeds all exist in faux.
5 signs faux fur will look expensive
- Density. High-volume pile looks full and soft. Thin pile shows the backing underneath.
- Movement. Good faux fur moves when you do. Long-hair textures catch light and swing.
- Depth of color. Tonal or multi-tone fur looks more natural than one flat shade.
- A full lining. Lining helps the coat hang smoothly and layer without catching.
- Clean closures. Hidden hooks and snaps keep the fur uninterrupted down the front.
Azalea Wang faux fur pieces that pass the test
- Faux mink, cropped: The KESSIA-CHOCOLATE FAUX FUR JACKET has a plush faux mink texture, a dramatic lapel and a hidden hook-and-eye closure.
- High shine in color: The REGINA-FOREST FAUX FUR JACKET uses ultra-plush, high-shine forest faux fur with an oversized lapel, hidden snaps and a full lining.
- Colorblock: The PORTIA-FUR CROPPED FAUX FUR JACKET has raccoon-inspired colorblocking and an oversized lapel.
- Long-hair texture: The SAOIRSE-BROWNBLACK CROPPED FAUX FUR JACKET brings brown and black long-hair faux fur.
- Faux leather + fur: The LOVERBOY-BLACK FAUX FUR CROPPED JACKET pairs a faux leather body with high-volume faux fur at the sleeves and collar. Also in burgundy as LOVERBOY-OX.
- Floor-length: The JOSEFINA-BLACK LONG FAUX FUR TRENCH COAT is high-volume faux fur cut to ankle length.
- Just a trim: The LURIELLE-ESPRESSO FAUX FUR TRENCH COAT adds tonal faux fox trim to a faux suede trench.
How to style faux fur so it looks luxe
Pair faux fur with sleek pieces: a fitted bodysuit, faux leather pants, a slip dress or straight-leg denim. The contrast between smooth and plush is what reads as expensive. Keep jewelry minimal so the fur stays the focus.
FAQ
Why is it so hard to find faux fur that looks expensive? Many other faux furs are thin, one flat color, or unlined. Look for dense pile, tonal color and a lined interior.
Can I follow the fur trend without buying real fur? Yes. Cropped fur jackets, fur-collar coats and long fur coats are all available in faux fur.
How do I tell good faux fur from low-quality faux fur online? Check the product description for pile volume, lining and closure type, and look at close-up and customer photos.