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How to Wear Faux Fur Vests

Trend Report - Get the Fashionable Fur Look Without Hurting Animals

Apr 16, 2009 Anna Vognsen

From long and shaggy to short and closely cropped, faux fur is making a big statement as the hot transitional item as we move into Spring 2009.

Whoever first said "everything old is new again" must have been a member of the fashion industry. How else can we explain the resurgence of leggings, ankle boots, and most recently, faux fur? Faux fur has been cropping up everywhere, from runway to street looks, and looks especially fresh in cropped and vest silhouettes.

Retailers tested the waters this season with late winter classic pieces, such as leopard a-lines and adorable cropped faux-Persians. However, the item that is making waves on both celebs and fashionistas alike is the fake fur vest. As we move into the warmer months of Spring 2009, the faux fur vest is the perfect way to start wearing your floaty floral blouses and light tees while keeping warm and looking stylish. Worn short and cute or long and shaggy, the key to making this look more Page 6 than cavewoman is all in what you pair it with. There are a million different ways to wear this hot new take on fur, but for inspiration we've given you a few different directions below to give you a jump start on your new look:

Uptown Girl

Keep the rest of your look streamlined and simple, with straight or skinny pants and a long-sleeved tee. Knee high boots keep the look sexy and fashion forward, while heels are always a go-to way to look your polished best. Bold jewelry can overpower this outfit, so make sure you stick to simple earrings and light bangles if you wear any jewelry at all.

Downtown Diva

Undone motorcycle boots and leggings with a patterned top can give you a hip take on the downtown look. If you chose to go in this direction, layer some long necklaces over a basic top or tee, and try a bedhead do to work the CBGB's aesthetic. Smudge your eye makeup and strut your stuff, but make sure you only look grungy.

Hippie Chic

This look is the ultimate way to usher in springtime before the temperature hits 65 degrees. Sheer chiffony dresses in modern floral patterns and watercolor prints are the perfect pairing with a faux fur vest. Think Kate Hudson in Almost Famous and there's no doubt that inspiration will strike you. This outfit would be perfect with anything from sandals to boots, and you can even layer it over skinny jeans until the weather really heats up.

Make the faux fur vest your own, whatever look you go for. Play around with your own personal style, but remember, not all of us are Rachel Zoe, so leave the bellbottoms and massive sunglasses at home.

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