Survey women who have both a long mink coat and a mink jacket: nearly everyone will say that they wear the jacket more often. It fits in the car without being squashed, it fits over jeans on a Saturday and, of course, it fits over a dress at night. Considering a jacket before a coat as your first mink might be a good idea.
The most popular styles and who they are to.
· Bolero or cropped: goes up to or above the waist. Ideal for over dresses, high-waisted trousers and nightclothes. There is not a lot of warmth at the back, but nothing is more elegant at a winter marriage.
· Classic hip length: the classic workhorse. It stretches across your hips while you’re seated and pairs well with nearly all outfits.
· Hooded: good if you go to work on foot or live in windy and snowy areas. A mink hood is warmer than any hat and won’t dishearten your hair.
· Belted: a belt is used to add form and prevent a straight jacket being boxy. A good choice if you’re petite.
· Bomber or zip-front: sporty and relaxed, sometimes sheared mink. Easy over hoodie or roll-neck.
Sheared or long-hair?
Long hair mink has the traditional mink appearance with a glossy coat and is warmer. Sheared mink is lighter, feels like velvet and looks more modern. A sheared jacket is a more convenient item to wear day after day, as it is a beautiful jacket first, fur second.
Making sure it is a good fit
· Run it on the knit you’ll be wearing the most in the winter.
· The shoulder seam must lie flat on the shoulder, do not hang down.
· Lift your arms. A good jacket won’t ride up past your waist.
· Check the closure. Hooks, buttons or zip should be closed so as not to pull across the chest.
Fur will not stretch, so if you are not sure of the size, size up.
How to wear it
1. Casual: with jeans and a white T-shirt and ankle boots. Make the jacket the only thing of interest.
2. Pants: over a fine knit and tailored pants. Use a hand-held bag instead of a tote to prevent fur wear.
3. Evening: jacket with sleeves cut off and worn over a slip dress or a velvet suit.
4. Travel: a sheared mink jacket is more compact than any coat and will keep you warm when you travel by plane on a cold day.
When choosing between styles, you will see boleros, hooded styles and belted styles all together in a full mink jacket collection. It’s the fastest method to determine what length works best for your proportions.
Owning a jacket that you’ll wear often makes it a lot easier to keep it in peak condition.
It requires a bit more care than a long coat as it will be worn more. Don’t use a shoulder bag or backpack. Always apply perfume before you put on your clothes. Dry rain/snow at room temperature by shaking them off. Place it on a wide, shaped hanger, and store it in the cold every summer.
Then a good mink fur Jacket coat will last for about 15 years or more. It becomes their first choice fur for most of the women.