Classic or Cool—Whatever Your Style, Make Sure Your Winter Capsule Wardrobe Includes This Coat Style

When the season changes and everything feels a touch greyer, my mind starts to drift to the beginning of the festive period, a time where everything's filled with warmth, light and cosy comfort.

As the darker days set in, I turn to dopamine dressing and the fail-safe items that always help me fight off the winter blues and embrace the season's softer side. My go-to? A fluffy faux-fur jacket.

But what is it about a faux-fur jacket outfit that fills me with so much joy? A cosy way to make a statement, they feel innately fabulous to me. I own both a full-length maxi faux fur as well as a cropped one with a funnel neck, and let me tell you: every time I put either of them on, I instantly look and feel a hundred times better. Maybe it's because I spent my formative years lusting after the iconic wardrobe of Carrie Bradshaw and her friends in Sex and the City, where, come winter, the girls were draped in some of the most luxe-looking fauxs imaginable.

Or perhaps it's the Mary-Kate-and-Ashley-Olsen effect, and the allure of their shaggy, bundled faux furs, loose jeans and signature oversized sunglasses. Whatever the reason, I've been hooked on faux furs for years. And it doesn’t take a trend expert to notice that this coat trend is gaining popularity as winter 2025 progresses. As the fashion set continues to gravitate away from quiet luxury, these striking ensembles feel like a direct response to the changing zeitgeist.

A slightly chicer continuation of the "Mob Wife" aesthetic, which was all over TikTok in 2024, this winter, the way we're wearing faux-fur jackets now blends trending '90s cool with classic fashion. Keep in mind that the operative word here is "faux"; at Who What Wear UK, we’re not subscribing to any unethical practices. And as luck would have it, the fashion industry is more than kind of on board. From the viral Charlotte Simone iterations that have flooded my social feeds to curly faux Mongolians available everywhere from Karen Millen to Zara, every brand seems fixated on creating faux-fur pieces that look even better than the real thing.

And I promise, they couldn’t be easier to style! When it comes to faux fur, anything goes. Working with everything from classic jeans to tracksuit bottoms (really!), London, New York and Paris's coolest people are using faux-fur jackets to infuse a little nonchalance into almost every look imaginable. And let's be honest, who doesn't want to look effortlessly cool?

So if you’re in the market to invest or looking for some fresh inspiration to style one you already own, keep scrolling for some faux-fur jacket outfits we love.

9 Faux-Fur Jacket Outfits Worth Re-Creating This Winter

1. Faux-Fur Jacket + Leggings + Boots

Style Notes: Let's start with a classic winter look, worn expertly here by Marilyn. Proving you can never go wrong with leggings and a heeled boot, her winter-ready ensemble is expertly elevated by the addition of a shaggy white fur. Adding depth and texture, the fur makes her look polished and confident. Now we just need to borrow her Birkin!

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2. Faux-Fur Jacket + Trousers + Boots

Style Notes: If you’re bored with your classic trench coat, why not try one like Sasha's, with a shearling trim? Artfully playing with texture and shape, she uses the maximalist silhouette to create a look that feels fun and perfect for party season.

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3. Faux-Fur Jacket + Animal-Print Top + Ankle Boots

Style Notes: If you’re looking to fight the winter blues through a carefully curated French-feeling outfit, look no further than Sabina for inspiration. When styled alongside an animal-print tee and tailored trousers, her fur feels classic, playful and oh-so chic.

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4. Faux-Fur Jacket + Skirt + Loafers

Style Notes: If you’re not yet ready to retire your tried-and-tested autumn outfits, why not try a maxi faux fur layered over the top? Channel Evie and use your fur as a cosy blanket, whilst your structured denim skirt and chunky loafers do all the heavy lifting for you.

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5. Faux-Fur Jacket + Trousers + Trainers

Style Notes: If staying cosy and warm is the goal, take a faux Mongolian fur for a spin. With shaggy ringlets, Nicole allows her fur jacket to do all the talking, creating a casually cool, pared-back look.

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6. Faux-Fur Jacket + Jeans + Cowboy Boots

Style Notes: There's nothing I love more than a look that encompasses several of the year's key trends, and Rebecca’s look does just that. From the ever-popular red-shoe trend via her cowboy boots to the addition of the Chanel 25 (one of the most popular designer bags of the year), her faux-fur-trimmed jacket completes a cool and polished outfit that's perfect for winter 2025.

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7. Faux-Fur Jacket + Mini Dress + Boots

Style Notes: Personally, one of my favourite ways to make a statement in winter is with a faux fur coat worn over a little black dress, because what could be chicer! Adding maximal impact, Sarah Lysander's ensemble oozes a playful zest which is perfect for the upcoming party season.

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8. Faux-Fur Jacket + Tracksuit Bottoms + Heels

Style Notes: Sometimes, the best faux fur jacket looks are those which keep it casual. Worn over a classic cropped cardi and finished with black trackies, Sofia's look is undeniably casual yet cool and wholly perfected through the addition of a faux fur jacket.

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9. Jacket + Jeans + Pointed Toe Boot

Style Notes: I have been foaming at the mouth over this cropped leopard print faux fur ever since I spotted Nnennae wearing it a few weeks back, and I haven’t been able to get this look out of my head since. Playing with trending colours and prints, she creates a cold-weather look which is both wearable and chic!

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