Shearling, fur, and faux fur have always been a part of winter wear, but we’re used to seeing the furs on coats, or the shearling discreetly used as lining inside of boots. This fall and winter, though, we’re seeing that tradition turned on its head. While furs and faux furs are still a vital part of 2023 coat trends, the fluffy material is also taking over the world of accessories. Furry hats, boots, scarves, and more are the new, daring way of staying warm this winter.
If there’s one theme to the fall and winter trends of 2023, it’s bold. Jewelry is oversized, and metallic is back as a part of everyday cold weather outfits, particularly in footwear. Even casual outfits are leveling up through preppy tennis necklaces or sparkling neutrals. The message is that even if you need to bundle, there’s no reason your look can’t be both warm and fun. And what could be more daring and playful than furry accessories as the perfect cold-weather expression of style? This season, it’s all about cozy fur and fluff.
Try a furry stole as part of a neutral palette
An oversized stole is the perfect way to embrace the furry accessory trend and make a statement with faux fur. The piece leans on classical style, since stoles have been in fashion archives for decades. They were hugely popular in the 1930s and ’40s, so lean on your vintage aesthetic to style this piece. Etsy shop MarryBridalUS actually carries a wide range of faux fur stoles for $59.99. Make the look current by keeping things tonal: rich neutrals and blacks make for a strong overall look. Comfortable combat boots save the outfit from getting too precious, and a cylindrical bag is eye-catching.
Furry ear muffs and a furry coat
If you want to ease into the furry accessory trend, we are obsessed with furry earmuffs. They’re discreet enough that they don’t overwhelm an outfit, but both fun and functional, since you want to keep your ears warm in the cooler months. Both real fur and faux fur options abound. H&M features black ear muffs for $13.99, while Alo offers faux fur ear muffs for $68. If you’re really feeling the furry trend, pair them with a black, fluffy fur coat.
Red, fluffy shoes with a furry, black vest
Embrace the furry accessory trend with both shoes and a top. Red accessories are one of the most versatile 2023 trends, so red, furry shoes are in right now. Since furry sandals are an impractical choice for the winter, try the fluffy look in pieces like Stella McCartney’s Ryder Pump in red for $895. Jeffrey Campbell also has a similar look in the Fluff Pump in Wine for $159.95 from Nordstrom. If you want to play with the fluffy texture, balance the shoes by wearing a fuzzy knit turtleneck. In the winter, we appreciate something with sleeves, so the Fuzzy Mock Turtleneck Sweater from Target for $25 is perfect.
A furry vest with patent leather boots
It’s hard to find something as luxurious as an ankle-length furry vest. Not only does it sumptuously check off the box of fluffy accessories, it also creates rich texture in an outfit. On cooler days, a long-sleeved body suit would make for an easy layering piece. This vest is the Women’s Purple Extra Long Faux Fur Vest by Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini for $1,162. However, Evolve Fashion has a black vest in a similar length for $191.95. Cinch the look with a tonal belt and a gold buckle. Thigh-high patent leather boots give the look a perfect finish.
Furry boots with a neutral outfit
We’re used to shearling serving as an inside layer, like in the classic Ugg boot. Instead, this fall and winter, play with curly shearling on the outside of your boots. Steve Madden has a really fun pair with a heel for $169.95. Play with neutrals by keeping the rest of the outfit consistent with the pale creams and neutral tones of the boots. A neutral skirt suit is the perfect base for a cream blazer.
A hat and coat combo
One of the cutest and most popular ways that we’ve seen the furry trend worn is through the faux fur bucket hat. The look is adorable and insulating for cold days. Stand Studio has a perfect choice with the Brown Wera Bucket Hat for $185. Keep the texture consistent with a faux fur jacket in cream with black and red flecks. The mixture of prints with the consistency of texture is a great way to work the look. And of course, you can never go wrong with a Purple Le Papier ‘Le Chiquito’ Bag by JACQUEMUS. The look is playful and carries depth and dimension.
A fluffy clutch with caramel suede
An oversized shearling clutch is a versatile way of working the fluffy accessory trend into any outfit. COS jumped on that wagon and features a wide range of oversized shearling clutches in a range of colors for $120. Keep the look texturally interesting by working in rich, caramel suede pants and a jacket. Some shearling heels are never unwelcome; you can winterize the look with Jill Sander’s Court Shearling Pumps so your feet stay warm.
