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Brrrr — it’s cold outside. As temps continue to drop below freezing, you’re likely well into your winter outerwear rotation of wool coats and puffer jackets. But there’s nothing quite as soft, insulating, and particularly glamorous as a fluffy fur coat. If you’re looking for a cruelty-free solution to this season’s cozy and luxe street style trend, look no further than our roundup of the best faux fur coats to wear from winter to early spring.
Fur, whether synthetic, plant-based, or animal-derived, is constantly up for debate in fashion. Major design houses, including Chanel, Gucci, Valentino, and Stella McCartney, have weened off or halted production of real fur, while brands like Unreal Fur and Apparis offer affordable options that are just as good for the planet as they are for our fuzzy friends. While most faux fur is made from polyester, which gets an A-plus for insulation but a low grade in sustainability, new developments have been introduced to include plant-based fibers or recycled synthetics.
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A fur coat is always in fashion, as its one of the oldest forms of outwear and looks timeless no matter how it’s styled. However, it’s especially on-trend right now, considering the rise of the new #mobwife aesthetic on TikTok, which has racked up over 160 million views in a few short weeks. The trend entails key elements of boss-level beauty, like nude lipstick and smokey eyes, with fashion pieces that evoke power, like gold jewelry, oversized sunglasses and opulent-looking faux fur coats. It’s a trickle-down trend we saw all over the runways; Stella McCartney showed fuzzy, animal-printed faux fur for pre-fall 2024, while Chloé and Jil Sander leaned into fluffed-up longline coats and fur vests in resort 2024 collections. We also saw a myriad of fur coats throughout Fashion Week street style, whether layered over silky slip dresses or relaxed straight-leg jeans.
Luxurious fur outwear is always a staple among prominent fashion forces, and this year we’re seeing a lot more playful variation in cold weather street style. Nicki Minaj and Kendall Jenner opted for vibrant furs this winter, with boots that make just as much as a statement, while Rihanna and Emily Ratajkowski contrasted the dressy style with ultra-casual and comfortable elements, such as an easy baseball cap or walking sneakers. Meanwhile, trendsetters from Selena Gomez, Kim Kardashian, and Hailey Bieber took monochromatic cues in all-black or white-out ensembles to match their cozy fur coats in longline hems.
However you style your fur, just make sure it’s faux (because there’s nothing more glamorous than embracing the ethical option). Below, see our favorite faux fur coats for 2024, along with information on the different types of faux fur coats to shop now.
Top Faux Fur Coats for Women for 2024
- The Drop Women’s Kiara Loose-Fit Long Faux Fur Coat
- Mango Faux Fur Midi Toggle Coat
- Azalea Wang Faux Fur Puffer Jacket
- Donna Salyers Fabulous Furs Desert Dream Faux Fur Jacket
- Apparis Stella Plant-Based Faux-Fur Coat
- Free People Martini Bolero
- Reclaimed Vintage Cow Print Faux Fur Coat
- Show Me Your Mumu Penny Lane Coat
- Unreal Fur Faux Fur Delish Jacket
- Generation Love Cici Faux Fur Jacket
- Stand Studio Genevieve Double-Breasted Faux Fur Coat
- Adrienne Landau Asymmetric Striped Faux Fur Poncho
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The Drop Women’s Kiara Loose-Fit Long Faux Fur Coat
Materials: 100% polyester
Colorways: Black, gray, brown, and beige
Amazon Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.5/5 stars
Amazon’s The Drop is always on-trend (and on standby for speedy last-minute shipping), and the Kiara Faux Fur Coat boasts hundreds of rave reviews for its versatile fit and super soft fabrication. An oversized silhouette drapes just above the knee, leaving room for plenty of layering in the cold, while shiny, faux fur can go on to dress up any ensemble. Throw it on over athleisure if you’re running from the gym to brunch, or wear it as a chic topper over a silky slip dress or lacy frock.
What testers say: “This coat is amazing! So soft, silky, and shiny. No weird smell. Color is true to picture. I bought it in a medium since I like my coats to be a little bigger so I can layer my clothing if I have to. I am 5’3 and it goes to about the top of my knees. I adore this coat. If you are on the fence, do it! I would buy it again.”
Price upon publish date of this article: $139.90
Mango Faux Fur Midi Toggle Coat
Materials: 36% acrylic, 31% modacrylic, 29% polyester ,4% wool
Colorways: White
Nordstrom Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.8/5 stars
Our editors always recommend Mango for outerwear, and the Toggle Coat especially caught our eye this season. You can rely on it for warmth, thanks to its wool-blended faux fur and midi hem, which hits at the mid-thigh to help block frigid winds. Toggle closures give this coat an old-world feel, while an oversized collar looks posh laid across the shoulders.
Price upon publish date of this article: $119.99
Azalea Wang Faux Fur Puffer Jacket
Materials: 100% polyester
Colorways: Blue, black
Amazon Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.5/5 stars
Nordstrom Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.8/5 stars
Faux fur is always head-turning, especially in a bold hue. Azalea Wang’s Faux Fur Puffer Jacket in blue is bound to be a show-stopper, whether as an outfit-maker on casual occasions or a luxe-looking touch for a night on the town. This high-quality faux fur coat feels soft and plush, and its fluffy hood will keep your neck and head warm in harsh temps.
Price upon publish date of this article: $139.90
Donna Salyers Fabulous Furs Desert Dream Faux Fur Jacket
Materials: 100% modacrylic
Colorways: Multi
Amazon Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.5/5 stars
Nordstrom Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.8/5 stars
Donna Saylers Fabulous Furs offers the range of realistic-looking coats — just name the animal and the brand’s got it in a faux fur print. This Desert Dream Jacket is among the most versatile on its roster, with a rabbit-like mix of white, cream, brown, and beige, and a chic exaggerated fold over collar and European hook and ring closures.
Price upon publish date of this article: $250
Apparis Stella Plant-Based Faux-Fur Coat
Materials: “Pluche” faux fur: 67% polyester, 33% plant-based fibers
Colorways: Deep red, black, pink, and blue
Saks Fifth Avenue Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4/5 stars
Apparis stands apart for its “Pluche” faux fur blend that’s comprised of recycled polyester and ultra-sustainable plant-based fibers. The Stella coat is a luxurious alternative to real fur, with notched lapels, hook and eye closures, and functional side pockets to keep your paws warm. It comes in four punchy and neutral colorways, including “Garnet” that falls right in line with this winter’s deep red color trends.
Price upon publish date of this article: $397.50
Free People Martini Bolero
Materials: 100% polyesters
Colorways: White, pink, black
Free People Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.6/5 stars
Zappos Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.8/5 stars
A cropped faux fur coat, shrug, or bolero is a great piece to keep in your winter wardrobe, because it can add major warmth to a dressy outfit without overpowering longline hems. This option from Free People is available in winter white, hot pink, or glossy black, and is primed to pull any look together with luxe-looking polish. Its extra-cropped style falls just below the bust to frame your favorite frock, and long, relaxed sleeves give it a uniquely cozy feel.
What testers say: “This bolero is absolutely beautiful in person and amazing quality. I’m 5’9 and 135 lbs and I found that the small was the perfect fit without being too constricting around the shoulders!”
Price upon publish date of this article: $98
Reclaimed Vintage Cow Print Faux Fur Coat
Materials: 42% acrylic, 38% polyester, 20% modacrylic.
Colorways: White
Asos Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.3/5 stars
This vintage-inspired cow print faux fur coat offers the Cruella de Vil fantasy without hurting any four-legged friends. It’s extra fluffy and warm, with a longline hem, roomy feel, and functional snap pockets to keep essentials at-the-ready. Pair it with an all-black outfit to allow the print to pop, or treat it as a textural neutral with colorful knits and metallic shoes.
Price upon publish date of this article: $148.90
Show Me Your Mumu Penny Lane Coat
Materials: 100% polyester fur, 97% cotton, 3% spandex
Colorways: Beige
Revolve Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.8/5 stars
For a 1970s spin on faux fur, the Penny Lane Coat from Show Me Your Mumu comes in sandy corduroy with a fuzzy collar and cuffs. The detachable waist tie allows you to cinch your waist for a flattering fit, and the low-cut neckline is great for showing off cozy turtlenecks and knits.
Price upon publish date of this article: $216
Unreal Fur Faux Fur Delish Jacket
Materials: 100% modacrylic
Colorways: Black
Revolve Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.8/5 stars
Unreal Fur is one of the most ethical brands for shopping faux fur, as it’s a cruelty-free and PETA-certified. The Faux Fur Delish Jacket looks exceptionally real and expensive, with a high collar, straight hem, black satin lining, and extra-fluffy fur. Wear it with red lipstick and fashion boots to go all-out “mob wife” this winter.
What testers say: “Best ever. So smooth and warm. It’s like having a blanket on all day!”
Price upon publish date of this article: $449
Generation Love Cici Faux Fur Jacket
Materials: 100% polyester
Colorways: Gray
Revolve Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.8/5 stars
This chevron-quilted faux fur jacket from Generation Love feels like the leather jacket of the fur coat category. It has shiny, silver hardware, a high collar, and an asymmetrical front zip for added cool-factor. Keep it cozy with a hoodie and baggy jeans, or lean into its elevated look with leather pants and a bodysuit.
Price upon publish date of this article: $345
Stand Studio Genevieve Double-Breasted Faux Fur Coat
Materials: 100% polyester
Colorways: Off-white
Ssense Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.5/5 stars
Farfetch Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.1/5 stars
Stand Studio offers a modern, Double-Breasted Faux Fur Coat design, as fuzzy fur is presented in an intriguing ribbed texture. Wide notch lapels and softly-structured drop shoulders make it suitable for work or play, while its below-the-knee hem offers ample coverage over denim, dresses, or mini skirts. Plus, insulating polyester faux fur and twill lining will trap heat close to your body in the cold.
Price upon publish date of this article: $375
Adrienne Landau Asymmetric Striped Faux Fur Poncho
Materials: Polyester and polyurethane
Colorways: Camel, black, and blue
Neiman Marcus Top-Quality Store Badge on Google: 4.5/5 stars
This asymmetrical poncho designed by former painter Adrienne Landau is the ultimate throw-on-and-go faux fur piece. Available in one universal size and three neutral colorways, it drapes from the top of the neck down to the forearm in a swinging outerwear silhouette. The fur is tufted in wrap-around striping for added fashionable flair, and secures in a simple silver zipper across the body.
Price upon publish date of this article: $695
The Different Types of Faux Fur Coats
Faux fur coats come in as many — if not more — styles as any other coat. They come in various necklines, from notched lapels to hooded collars, and the range hem lengths. Each style can appear fluffy, fringed, subdued and sleek, or especially tufted and textural, as seen in chevron quilts and ribbed fur. Just like genuine fur coats, faux fur coats are available in a range of colorways and animal print imitations, with options for mink, chinchilla, rabbit, and fox fur alternatives, along with cruelty-free zebra and leopard print, cowhide, and more.
Faux fur varies in feel, depending on the animal fur it is replicating. Generally, faux fur comes in three tufting lengths, such as long pile faux fur, medium pile faux fur, and short pile faux fur. The longer the pile, the fluffier and shaggier the faux fur, while short pile faux fur will feel denser to the touch and provide stiffer insulation. Of course, with faux fur, the fiber length may not authentically match up the with animal-inspired pattern, where, for example, you may find cowhide or leopard print in a long pile faux fur.
- Faux fur midi coats: A midi silhouette is among the most versatile you can purchase in a faux fur finish, as it can top casual to dressy ensembles with optimal mobility at the leg. It offers extra coverage from harsh winds through the torso and top of the thighs, while allowing visual space for styling with knee-high socks, tall boots, or statement pants and skirts.
- Faux fur long coats: Long faux fur coats that drape down to your ankles and skim the floor will be the warmest option for cold winter days. These feel just like a fuzzy blanket, which not only feels soft and cozy, but also effectively traps heat to the hold body as it blocks a frigid breeze.
- Cropped faux fur coats: If you’re not ready to take the plunge into a full-bodied faux fur coat, consider a cropped style, like a shrug, bolero, or shawl. These function as both outerwear and an accessory piece, whether they’re worn outside for extra warmth or indoors as an outfit topper. Consider shopping this style in a neutral colorway so it can apply to the range of ensembles, from a t-shirt and jeans uniform, to corset tops and slinky slip dresses.
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Meet the Author
Olivia Cigliano is a Commerce Writer & Producer at Footwear News and WWD where she writes shopping content across fashion, beauty, footwear, TikTok style trends, and more. Cigliano received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Emerson College, and her byline can be found in publications including Elite Daily and CR Fashion Book. She is currently based in New York City. As a long-time vegetarian and ethical fashionista, Cigliano routinely monitors and shops for cruelty-free alternatives to her favorite on-trend styles, like faux fur coats, bags, footwear, and accessories.