You're Doing It Wrong: Celebs Demonstrate Chic Ways to Wear Faux Fur Without Looking Over the Top

This fall trend is easier to style than you think

By Taylor Stephan Oct 27, 2015 7:57 PMTags

The golden rule of wearing faux fur is simple: Don't go overboard.

So often we pair furry coats with other equally trendy pieces and wind up looking like a try-hard. That or we tend to look swallowed alive by the bulky jacket. Whether you're keen on wearing multiple trends at once or just have no idea how to make faux fur work for you this fall, celebs prove just how much proper styling can up the glam factor. To make the faux fur look work in your favor, keep these celeb-tested tips in mind.

Keep It Neutral: Anyone that has ever told you to stick to one trend at a time obviously hasn't met Ciara. It's not essential that you need to edit your look down to one seasonal trend, but if you are going to mix in aggressive statements like leather overalls, heeled chunky boots and a faux fur jacket, streamline the aesthetic by sticking with a singular neutral color like black.

MSGM Faux Fur Jacket, $585; H&M Leather Bib Overalls, $399; Elizabeth and James Mies Chained Knuckle Ring, $110; Ryan Storer Silver Swarovski Right Ear Cuff, $285; River Island Black Buckle Heeled Ankle Boots, $84

Stick to Basics: Olivia Palermo knows that the easiest way to incorporate faux fur into your wardrobe is to start with your most basic, everyday pieces. A silk tailored blouse, your go-to pair of denim pants and a pair of very doable pointed-toe heels are pieces that you are likely sporting on the regular. Luckily, there's not a faux fur jacket that wouldn't look good layered over this standard-but-chic look.

H&M Faux Fur Jacket, $99; Alexander Wang Lovisa Suede Pump, $495; Clare V. Flat Clutch, $185; VELVET V-Neck Blouse, $155; MIH JEANS The Breathless Low-Rise Skinny Jeans, $235

Show Some Skin: Faux fur is innately over the top and if paired with other bulky fall pieces, your look can turn gaudy really quickly. To keep a below-the-knee overcoat sophisticated like Kendall Jenner does, make sure that everything else is fitted and feminine. Kendall's knee high stiletto boots elongate legs, while a snug sweater dress, which shows a sliver of skin, is revealing and flattering but still manages to leave a little something to the imagination.

DKNY Oversized Faux Fur Coat, $695; Charles David 'Katerina' Over the Knee Boot, $350; Topshop Ribbed Roll Neck Bodycon Dress, $52; ZAC Zac Posen Eartha Top Handle Mini Cross Body Bag, $295