Fashion

Friday’s Fab Finds: Faux Fur Coat

by thefrugalfashionistacdn |

I wasn’t interested in jumping on the faux fur trend when it first came around. Over time though, I kept seeing some really nice ones and I slowly started to change my mind. My cousin Yvonne, has a really beautiful black faux fur coat that I would admire every time I saw it. It really added some impact to her going out outfits. Sometimes all it takes it seeing something in action to really start to appreciate it.

I decided to look around for a faux fur coat that I could wear going out at night. Like I always do before trying out something new, I shop around and try it on to make sure it is right for me. I didn’t want to buy one online because I wanted to make sure it fit right. I also wanted to pay less than $100 because I am the Frugal Fashionista (a.k.a. cheap 😉 ). I really started looking before Christmas and New Year when I figured there would be a bigger selection. I saw many coats but none of them were right for me. Either the “fur” was too rough, the colour wasn’t flattering, or the cut of the coat was too big. In several of them I looked like a Muppet – no thanks, not the look I am going for.

I finally came across this one, which I wore on New Years Eve, at Target. With the faux fur and the tulle skirt I did my best to channel Carrie Bradshaw!

pink tulle skirt, faux fur coat, Target, leopard print clutch, Nine West booties, New Years Eve

The “fur” is SO soft! I’m very pale so I needed a colour that wouldn’t wash me out and this one was perfect! It’s not too bulky on which is great because again, I’d rather not look like a Muppet. The best part was the price – less than $50 USD!! Even better, when I went to the cash to pay for it there was an additional discount so it came to $33! Score!!

The Perfect Faux

I wanted to show how this coat can be worn again by styling it with a tank and skinny jeans.

Faux fur coat, Target, skinny jeans, beige booties, cuffed jeans, Nine West, Blue Tank top, layered necklaces, pearl necklace Faux fur coat, Target, skinny jeans, beige booties, cuffed jeans, Nine West, Blue Tank top, layered necklaces, pearl necklace Faux fur coat, Target, skinny jeans, beige booties, cuffed jeans, Nine West, Blue Tank top, layered necklaces, pearl necklace Faux fur coat, Target, skinny jeans, beige booties, cuffed jeans, Nine West, Blue Tank top, layered necklaces, pearl necklace  Faux fur coat, Target, skinny jeans, beige booties, cuffed jeans, Nine West, Blue Tank top, layered necklaces, pearl necklace

Jeans: Cheap Monday (old), Booties: Nine West (old), Tank: Winners, Faux fur coat: Target (similar)

Throwing a faux fur coat on over skinny jeans and a tank takes your look up a notch. It’s a simple style fix that can make all the difference. Typically when you think of a faux fur coat you picture it worn with a fancy dress. It’s good sometimes to think outside the box when it comes to your wardrobe and to experiment with different looks. This coat can be worn for a dressy night out or for something more casual depending on what you pair it with. Versatility is key when it comes to creating a wardrobe to meet all your fashion needs.

Charlene xoxo

 

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