How Loose Should a Fur Coat Fit?

Fur coat designers craft garments in both tight and loose versions.

Loose Coat Benefits

A loose-fitting fur coat is useful for outdoor wear in cold weather situations. If the coat is layered over a sweater or thick garment, there must be significant wearing ease to avoid rubbing and pulling. In this instance, a looser fit also lengthens the life of the coat by reducing lining friction against the leather under-surface of the pelt.

Tighter Fits Flatter

A more snug-fitting fur coat reduces the wearer's visual weight and creates a slimmer-looking line. Because many fur pelts already add bulk, less wearing ease skims the figure and keeps the shape svelte. A more fitted coat can also look more modern and fashionable.

Bottom Line

According to Fur Fashion UK, "Comfort and warmth still remain essential components in fur purchases." Fashion is still a large influence on fur fit, but people wish to also get value from this expensive and time-intensive purchase. Therefore, it's probably best to favor a looser coat over a more fitted design if wearing the garment as an outdoor accessory.

References

• Fur Fashion UK: Hot Off the Press: Fur Trends in 2009-2010