Nono danger. The black fur – long or short, astrakhan or yeti effect, in shearling or aspen, strictly fake – it doesn’t scratch those who know how to wear it. It remains one of the most eye-catching outerwear items in the winter wardrobe: magnetic, theatrical, capable of being noticed effortlessly.
Precisely for this reason it must be kept at bay. Like a panther, he doesn’t like pitch invasions: asks for space, balance, measure. The secret is to govern its instinct, balancing the volumes and cleaning up the rest of the look. Because when black fur is expertly tamed, the effect is pure style.
On dark jeans
Old Money style. The black fur immediately recalls looks from times gone by. To update it to modern ones, in the mountains or in the city, nothing better than a pair of refined indigo jeans. Abovedepending on the occasion, a neutral turtleneck or lingerie top.
With sheer tights
The materiality of the black fur is perfectly balanced by the semi-transparency of the sheer (or very sheer) stockings. Be careful with money: combined with such a rich garment, the advice is to stop at 20. Below, the tone-on-tone mini dress is the most elegant choice.
Black fur coat and very sheer tights, with strappy sandals (Photo by Gotham/GC Images).
Touch of red
Whether it’s an accessory or a pair of shoes, the touch of red Illuminates black fur instantly. For the more experienced, the combination with the solid red dress is a must try.
The black fur looks perfect on the red dress (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images).
In total black
Impossible to go wrong. The elegance of total black (also) comes from black fur. Better to focus, in this case, on a short and voluminous model. The contrast of proportions works and liven up the look in absolute black. Perfect for giving liveliness to the usual pair of trousers.
Casual elegance in total black, thanks to the short black fur (Photo by Han Myung-Gu/WireImage).
On the evening dress
In the evening, black fur always proves to be an ally of style, even after the holidays. Whether it’s a long, simple dark dress or a more elaborate, ornate design, the combination always works.
The black faux fur micro fur on the minimal evening dress (Photo by Jed Cullen/Dave Benett/Getty Images for British Vogue).
Be careful not to overdo it with the rest of the look: bright accessories and jewelery should be kept to a minimum, to avoid the “New Year’s Eve all year round” effect.
An ideal combination for a gala event or a special evening.