Fur and lace

If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of winter fashion, you should wear fur or lace – or better still, fur and lace together. Fur is a look that women have been wearing for decades, and now you can get the look and feel of real fur without the guilty conscience. You’ll find a lot of shops are stocking faux fur this season as it’s such a hot item, but you’ll get what you pay for.

Searching for a softer, better-quality garment will mean you get an item that’s less likely to look untidy after just a few wears. You need to take good care of your faux fur – never machine wash it. It’s best to air it or carefully hand wash it with gentle detergent. Make sure you always read the washing instructions as faux fur’s a synthetic material and dry-cleaning could melt the fibres. Lace needs to be treated with the same love and respect as fur.

A lace dress will drop jaws in the evening, but for the office, opt for garments with a lace hem or details.

Hot tips:

A collar is the perfect way to add fur to your look without having to spend much money. The beauty of a fur collar is that you can wear it as a trim with all of your coats and jackets
Accessories are key to getting this evening look right. opt for striking bold cocktail rings and chandelier earrings
If you’re petite, you’re best to go for a cropped fur jacket as full jackets can be very overpowering on small frames. Try to find a style that has a three-quarter length sleeve that will expose your forearm so that you don’t end up looking oversized
If you’re someone who finds lace too delicate and you like your clothing to be a bit more durable, opt for a fabric that has a lace print on it. Velvet makes for a perfect winter tunic over fitted tops and leggings
Nothing says winter evening glamour like a fur coat. Look for styles with a chunky collar that you can snuggle up around your jaw line. Wear your fur coat over a short to mid-length dress, or if your dress is full-length, opt for a cropped jacket instead