The Best Faux Fur Coats for Women: 8 Designer Styles, from Teddy to Leopard
The Best Faux Fur Coats for Women: 8 Designer Styles, from Teddy to Leopard
The short answer: the best faux fur coat is lined, dense and soft to the touch, in a shape you will wear every day, such as the The Frankie Shop Ravello Faux Fur Robe Coat. For a statement, choose leopard; for warmth, a long, lined coat. Shop all faux fur coats, browse fur coats, and see every designer coat for women at Coveti.
Faux fur gives you the drama of fur without animal fur, and the best designer versions are surprisingly warm. The eight below are chosen for pile quality, lining and shape, and each one is in stock now.
How to choose a faux fur coat
| Style | Look | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Robe coat | Long, belted, soft | Everyday winter |
| Teddy coat | Short, plush pile | Casual, weekends |
| Faux shearling | Curly pile, stand collar | A shearling look without sheepskin |
| Leopard | Bold print | Evening, a statement |
Our picks: the best faux fur coats
1. The Frankie Shop Ravello Faux Fur Robe Coat in Brown
A long, belted faux fur robe coat, the easiest to wear.
2. The Frankie Shop Matera Collarless Faux Fur Coat in Black
A clean, collarless black faux fur coat.
3. Bronx and Banco Long Teddy Coat
A long teddy coat with a plush pile.
4. Dolce and Gabbana Long Leopard-Print Faux Fur Coat
The statement leopard coat. Read our guide to leopard coats.
5. Essentiel Antwerp Off-White Oversized Faux Shearling Coat
An off-white faux shearling with a stand-up collar.
6. N.Peal Hooded Faux Mink Coat in Off White
A hooded faux mink coat, soft and light.
7. Freed Lily Espresso Faux Fur Coat
A rich espresso faux fur coat.
8. The Frankie Shop Vera Faux Fur Reversible Short Coat
A short reversible coat in brown and green.
How to care for a faux fur coat
- Shake it out and brush the pile gently with a wide-tooth comb.
- Spot clean small marks and follow the care label for anything more.
- Never tumble dry and never iron the pile.
- Store it with space around it so the pile is not crushed.
For the real thing, see shearling coats and mink coats, and read our guide to fur coat outfits.
Frequently asked questions
Are faux fur coats warm?
A dense, lined faux fur coat is warm and blocks wind, but it is less warm than real fur and shearling.
What is a teddy coat?
A teddy coat has a short, plush pile that looks like a teddy bear, usually in faux fur and sometimes in alpaca and wool.
How do I make faux fur look expensive?
Choose a dense pile, a neutral colour and a clean shape, and keep the rest of the outfit simple.
Can faux fur get wet?
Light rain is fine; shake it out and let it dry at room temperature, away from heat.
What do you wear with a faux fur coat?
Straight trousers, slim knitwear and ankle boots by day, and a slip dress for evening.