It is somehow snowing here in Texas and while I just bought a few pretty new spring dresses, I’m having to reluctantly reach for my coat and boots yet again. As I looked to pinterest this morning for some cold weather outfit inspo, I noticed just how many big furry jackets I’ve pinned this winter. This discovery brings back fine memories of my own white faux fur jacket I proudly wore to Sunday School as a 5 year old. (I’m 100% sure I looked like a tiny cotton ball with legs.) Now, 24 years later, faux fur is back and it’s perfectly acceptable to wear it any day or way you’d like. That’s something I can get behind, especially on a snow day.
I like to call these fine pieces of outerwear ‘muppet jackets’ because you can’t help but look like a muppet in one of them. This is a positive thing, trust me. If I could be a muppet every day of my life, I would. (Again, 5 year old Kendi is thrilled with how style in 2014 is turning out.)
So, what are your thoughts? Yay or cray on this furry trend this winter?
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Omg no!!! My parents bought me a rabbit coat when I was 5…I remember because I wore it to church on Easter Sunday. It literally shed everywhere, made me look like a cotton ball, and I cried the whole day. Faux fur…maybe. I've been considering a faux fur vest to wear over my denim shirt; but one thing is for sure, you can't tell a 5-year old she's wearing a bunny and expect everything to be okay.
I'm a mom of 5. I'm home most days, casual is my uniform. This summer I was at a yard sale of some older ladies and saw the most beautiful faux fur coat. It fit me like a glove. I have never, ever thought of myself as someone who would wear fur but I totally fell in love with it. It is hits me mid calf and has a bit of a flare to it. I've only worn it a couple of times being dressed up for the holidays, but I love the look of it styled casual with jeans, I just haven't had the guts to do it yet!!
loving the fur! so gorgeous and glam!
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Muppet jacket!!! LOL I've never thought of them that way, and now, I can't think of them any other way! I love all things furry, fluffy, and soft. These are great pieces.
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Oh my! You've picked some great choices! I'm all about keeping warm, so yes to furry and cozy!
can't get enough of fur this year! Especially with the winter we're having!
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Great picks! So lovely and chic 🙂
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Ah I want to wear all these outfits! I love the look of faux fur, but I get so intimidated by them. So big and bulky and I get nervous about the washing process. But I do think it's a luxe look.
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Totally love the look of them! You can totally rock it! I just think I would keep it in my closet and not have to guts to wear it out. Ok so maybe I'd dance around the house in it.
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I bought one this past Winter and absolutely love it! Unfortunately it hasn't been cold enough for me to wear it much in CA this Winter but I am looking forward to breaking it out on an upcoming trip to the UK!
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So inspiring!
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I tend to fall into the "nothing is too crazy for me to wear" category, so I say yay! 😉 But, I love the white one in the middle. Have a great snow day!
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I've been eying them for awhile now! They look sooo comfy and cozy! If I can find the right one I would totally get it!
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Christa
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i second that! I've wanted one but LA will only allow this type of attire for another couple weeks or so…
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Yay on other people, nay on me!
Love this trend and as soon as I find the right one I will snap it up 🙂 London is just perfect for those kind of jacket
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Love these looks!
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Love the burgundy one!
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Hannah
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Love them all.
My feeling on the muppet jacket are mixed. On one hand I want to snuggle up in one right this second. On the other hand, why am I not wearing one right now? Oh, wait, that's not so mixed after all.
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Ive been loving this look lately also!!! the term muppet jackets is just about perfect though. hahaah 5 year old kendi…. love it
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I say nay. I can't imagine the pain of trying to clean a coat like that! I'll stick to my bright colored peacoat instead 🙂 And long black puffer jacket for super cold days. When it's really cold out, it's more about practicality than fun 🙁
If you love fuzzy muppet coats, check out this photo from photographer Luke Strosnider – http://lukestrosnider.com – taken in Paris in the fall of 2008. Image from his new book I Wish You Where Here.
Absolute yay! And especially in all those lovely peach and pastel hues.
xx Julia
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me, too, love the furry coats. however, i've yet to try one without looking "BIG" or ridiculous. It's such a statement piece that requires a solid confidence and outsized personality to tame it. besides, the quality needs to be top notch or it'd look cheap. and everything else has to be toned down.
I have a black coat I call a muppet coat! I try to wear all the time. I usually talk myself out of wearing to the gym.
I am really having a moment with faux fur! It's too warm where I live for the coats, but I love the faux fur vests!
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Omg! I always call them muppet jackets when I'm out shopping. I thought I was the only one. Ha!
personally I'm loving the 'muppet' jackets!
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I love the faux fur jackets!!! Hilarious that you call them muppet jackets! I live in Florida & was at the mall the other day trying to justify to myself that I could use a beautiful cobalt blue muppet jacket from topshop…while was I silently justifying to myself two men walked past & made fun of the muppet…well of course I had to turn & give a dirty stare…as I did so I happen to glance at them & their feet…they had on flip flops…& their jeans indicated that they were not headed for the beach or a pool. Not a fan of flip flips on men…especially out as a causal shoe!
Random rant over!!!
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Haha, I tried on a furry sweater the other day and looked like an abominable snowman. These are much better examples of this lovely trend!
xo, Liz
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TOTAL yay on this furry trend! I was a cotton ball with legs too! If I can find the photo, I'll post it on my blog and let you know, haha! You are so hilarious! XO
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"Yay" for tall, thin women. "Nay" for petite, curvy builds (like me). I think I'd end up looking like Boo the dog: http://www.boothedog.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Boo-the-puppy-Dog.jpg
I love furry vests and coats. I would love a real fur one also (gasp). But they are so pricey!
I love furry jackets! Gal Meets Glam's outfit with her two toned furry jacket was my fave!
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I just picked up the most amazing fur jacket on my last vintage shopping trip! I CANNOT wait to wear it! Love.
I love furry coats, but not fur coats, not that I'm a huge peta type person, I just find them creepy! But I totally love these trendy faux fur pieces you've picked!
Paige
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Love the look, but prefer the ones that don't look like real fur, just so people don't get the wrong idea. The pink one is beautiful, I love the texture.
Loving these fun fuzzy picks!
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Furry jackets are a must in this cold season, keep you warm and chic all at once 😉
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#6 is gorgeous!! love the white. perfect for winter 🙂
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I've been loving furry jackets lately… especially in the biting cold! Great inspiration images Kendi.
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I live in Southern California and yet I still LOVE this trend. The best I can swing is a furry vest though. I've been dying for that jacket that Julia from Gal Meets Glam is wearing though.
Love the white one ! with the contrasting black outfit !
love the rose ones! they look like a super fluffy pillow, haha 🙂
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I am totally loving these jackets! How can you beat a big giant ball of fluff to keep you warm during the coldest part of the year!
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I have always loved this look! And I mean if you're already going for puffball, why not make it pink?
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Lol would love to see a photo of you as a "tiny cotton ball with legs." I say yay to the muppet jackets!
I just LOVE this look! Somehow I'm always drawn to pink or white; I guess if I'm going to look like a muppet, I'm going to be a girly muppet.
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I simply LOVE this look! By one means or another I'm generally attracted to pink or white; I figure in case I'm going to resemble a muppet, will be a girly muppet. http://www.leatheradore.com/product/wolverine-xmen-origins-jacket
Great pics!! so lovely and chic.
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