| If you have been eyeing a fur coat lately with a | | | | between $250 to $300 for a full-length coat, $130 |
| price tag that does not fit into your budget, you | | | | to $200 for a three-quarter length coat, or $99 |
| may want to consider looking at a faux fur coat | | | | to $120 for a jacket. You may also see some |
| instead. Not only is faux fur made to feel just like | | | | faux fur coats of $300 and upwards, but if you |
| the real thing (without costing the life of any | | | | are not looking to spend more than the prices |
| animal), it also keeps you just as warm-- and with | | | | listed 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 are | | | | Fur 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 styles | | | | waist-length jacket. It is easier to give an |
| and the fur itself can easily mimic that of almost | | | | impression of authenticity with a solid-colored faux |
| any type of animal. It's important to remember | | | | fur jacket than with a full-length coat. A younger |
| that buying faux fur doesn't imply a compromise | | | | buyer may want to go with this option because |
| in quality-- just a reduction in price. When shopping | | | | of its chic, more causal appearance. This style |
| for a good artificial fur garment, there are a few | | | | often separates the younger people who wear |
| things you must look out for. It's a good idea to | | | | faux fur from the older crowd, which often |
| start your hunt for the perfect faux fur garment | | | | enjoys 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 is | | | | something 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 make | | | | item is an ankle-length show stopper: the |
| your purchase. A low-quality garment will simply | | | | broomstick 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 the | | | | or a long sleeve peasant top and pair of ankle |
| quality of a faux fur item. When buying your | | | | boots. This skirt received its name from its |
| garment, check first for shedding. A faux fur | | | | lightweight crinkly material which, when in motion, |
| garment with a high amount of shedding is a sign | | | | almost gives the impression of a broom sweeping |
| of a low-quality item. Another way to evaluate | | | | across the floor. A broomstick skirt is especially |
| the quality of an item is to check the seams. If | | | | fun when going out to dance. It is full of charm |
| any seams look loose or are coming undone, it's | | | | and femininity, swishing and swaying at even the |
| not a good idea to purchase that item. Last but | | | | slightest hint of movement from the wearer. |
| not least, you can often predict the quality of an | | | | The broomstick skirt is a perfect garment for |
| item by where you purchase it. If a particular | | | | women of almost any size; it is flattering on |
| store is known for having high standards of | | | | almost every body shape or height. It hugs the |
| quality, it is a safe bet that any faux fur products | | | | natural curves of the waist and hips and flares |
| in their stock will be held to those same | | | | outward 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 prices | | | | thigh and hip area. The broomstick skirt is an |
| for higher-quality items. Be prepared to pay | | | | essential part of every woman's wardrobe. |