Many people living in cold climates dream of owning a fur jacket with a hood. Making the decision of buying a fur jacket can sometimes be hard. Reasons being, the buyer has to consider things such as budget, the prevailing weather, and size, storing the fur jacket during the summer season, amongst other factors. Before buying a fur jacket, consider the following factors:
Top 4 Things To Look For
1. Always Check the Labels!
If you are looking to get a genuine fur jacket, be sure to do your research before you go shopping. Always check the labels and if you don’t find one, don’t automatically assume that means the fur is fake or of poor quality. If you find the fur jacket in a thrift store or on eBay, the previous owner could have cut the label out of the jacket for comfort reasons.
If you are buying a brand new fur jacket though, be sure to find the label and read it carefully. Check the origin of the pelts brand label to ascertain where it’s from. Some of the certified auctions to note when purchasing your jacket
Check auction labels for quality because they’re all different, including branding styles. Look for the best manufacturer country labels for different regions in Canada, Italy Greece, USA
2. Quantity or Quality?
Most likely your budget will dictate whether you need to choose quantity or quality. While a full skin jacket will contain the most quantity of fur, you may get a higher quality pelt on a smaller cost like a cropped fur jacket. Tailors use fur from the tails, legs, and belly of animals to make cropped jackets while small or damaged parts are often used as trim on other jackets, like this one from Shopbop:
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3. Always Check Inside The Lining
Determining a real fur or faux fur jacket is not easy. Therefore, under the lining is where to look. The lining is located at the back of the fur. Check at the end of your hooded jacket lining for an opening or a zipper that can help you access the inside.
If the animal pelt feels like a smooth suede leather, it’s genuine. If there’s no opening, request one! Some store owners will create one on the seam of just an inch to let buyers run their fingers inside so they can feel the lining to confirm its authenticity. If a store owner is unwilling to do this, beware…
4. Set a Budget Before You Shop
If planning to buy a new fur hooded jacket, prepare to dig deep into your pockets. Even affordable furs can cost you thousands of dollars. Research well so you don’t fall into scammers’ traps. Trendy mink coats are beautiful and very stylish, but you don’t want to end up buying a fake.
Visit sites like Lily Lulu and Shopbop if you are looking for
If you are looking for a cheaper, more budget-friendly fur jacket, opt for a faux fur jacket. You can find them in stores like Target and T.J.Maxx.
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