Winter Must-Haves: Faux Fur, Leather and Suede

This season is all about faking it till you make it with faux fur, leather and suede that will keep you warm while looking chic.

-Faye Brennan

Sienna Miller wears a fake fur jacket from TopShop while running errands in New York City.

Faux is a hot trend right now, and it’s no mystery why. The items may look real, but the prices are wallet-friendly. The coats and jackets will keep you cozy and warm on the chilliest of days. Show your friends you’re both stylish and savvy with these animal-friendly pieces that scored BettyConfidential’s coveted seal of approval.

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Jackets

You’ll feel uber chic when wearing Topshop’s boxy faux fur chubby coat ($170, topshop.com). A piece this gorgeous deserves to come out of your closet multiple times per week; whether it’s for drinks with the girls, Saturday shopping or a big date. Don’t be afraid to pair it with jeans or anything else in your closet.

This is a furrriously fabulous jacket that’s fit for a queen, or a gal in need of a splurge. Made by Juicy Couture, this cropped fur jacket ($330, net-a-porter.com) could make a big impact when you’re out on the town – and can also give a more casual outfit a lift when you wear it during the day.

When the weather is brisk but not freezing, a leather jacket like this one by Guess ($158, guess.com) is the perfect choice to keep you warm without sacrificing style. While you might think you could only wear a moto with jeans, think again, it would look just a sharp with a skirt. Vroom, vroom!

Vests

This faux fur vest is both super stylish and tres chic. You can wear this versatile piece with anything, from a skirt to jeans to leggings or a dress, and you are guaranteed to look fantastic ($34.99, charlotterusse.com).

The Daytrip Sherpa spill out vest ($64.50, buckle.com) is a nice alternative to a puffy down vest and the big pockets can hold dog treats, keys and whatever else you need for a stroll.

If you like the boho look, the Himalaya suedette vest ($24.80, forever21.com) will show off your artsy side. It has nifty little details like big buttons and studded ribbon trim.