Better Than the Real Thing

If you have been eyeing a fur coat lately with abetween $250 to $300 for a full-length coat, $130
price tag that does not fit into your budget, youto $200 for a three-quarter length coat, or $99
may want to consider looking at a faux fur coatto $120 for a jacket. You may also see some
instead. Not only is faux fur made to feel just likefaux fur coats of $300 and upwards, but if you
the real thing (without costing the life of anyare not looking to spend more than the prices
animal), it also keeps you just as warm-- and withlisted above, you won't be sacrificing much in the
a much smaller price tag.way of quality.
Faux fur is made from modacrylic fibers that areFur lovers who are not looking to purchase in a
shaped and designed to look and feel like real fur.full-length coat may want to consider a
Faux fur garments come in a variety of styleswaist-length jacket. It is easier to give an
and the fur itself can easily mimic that of almostimpression of authenticity with a solid-colored faux
any type of animal. It's important to rememberfur jacket than with a full-length coat. A younger
that buying faux fur doesn't imply a compromisebuyer may want to go with this option because
in quality-- just a reduction in price. When shoppingof its chic, more causal appearance. This style
for a good artificial fur garment, there are a fewoften separates the younger people who wear
things you must look out for. It's a good idea tofaux fur from the older crowd, which often
start your hunt for the perfect faux fur garmentenjoys the sophistication of a full-length coat.
with the following points in mind.There is almost always an age gap when it
1) Quality. Quality should never be compromised.comes to fashion, but if you're looking for
When you're buying a man-made product that issomething in addition to or instead of a faux fur
designed to look and feel like a natural material,coat, there is one item that has no age bias. This
you need to be sure of quality before you makeitem is an ankle-length show stopper: the
your purchase. A low-quality garment will simplybroomstick skirt. This classic piece can be tied
not have to look and feel you are looking for.together with a tank top shirt and denim jacket,
There are several ways you can check theor a long sleeve peasant top and pair of ankle
quality of a faux fur item. When buying yourboots. This skirt received its name from its
garment, check first for shedding. A faux furlightweight crinkly material which, when in motion,
garment with a high amount of shedding is a signalmost gives the impression of a broom sweeping
of a low-quality item. Another way to evaluateacross the floor. A broomstick skirt is especially
the quality of an item is to check the seams. Iffun when going out to dance. It is full of charm
any seams look loose or are coming undone, it'sand femininity, swishing and swaying at even the
not a good idea to purchase that item. Last butslightest hint of movement from the wearer.
not least, you can often predict the quality of anThe broomstick skirt is a perfect garment for
item by where you purchase it. If a particularwomen of almost any size; it is flattering on
store is known for having high standards ofalmost every body shape or height. It hugs the
quality, it is a safe bet that any faux fur productsnatural curves of the waist and hips and flares
in their stock will be held to those sameoutward around the thighs. If paired correctly, it
standards.can also create a slimming effect by taking
2) Price. Faux fur may not be genuine animal fur,attention away from trouble spots around the
but you still have to be willing to pay higher pricesthigh and hip area. The broomstick skirt is an
for higher-quality items. Be prepared to payessential part of every woman's wardrobe.