A brown faux fur coat and Oui's deep browns for darker evenings
Once the clocks go back on 25 October and it is dark by five, a brown faux fur coat makes every evening feel like an occasion. Oui's new one is long and soft, in a mink brown melange, and it turns the walk home into the start of the evening.
It came in with five more pieces in the same deep browns. There is an eyelash knit jumper, a pair of check trousers, a caramel roll neck, a leather-look midi skirt and a leopard knit jacket, and every one of them wears with the coat.
At a glance:
- The coat falls to below the knee, with a notch collar, revers and concealed fastenings.
- A feathery eyelash yarn gives the chocolate jumper its soft halo and gentle V-neck.
- Oui's check trousers have double pleats, a high rise and a full-length wide leg.
- Light rosewood is a warm caramel roll neck with elbow-length sleeves, finishing at the waist.
- The leather-look midi skirt pulls on with a shirred drawstring waist.
- For milder days, a brushed leopard knit jacket with flap chest pockets.
- A brown faux fur coat for darker evenings
- Are faux fur coats in fashion?
- What to wear with brown trousers
- Chocolate brown knits and a leather-look skirt
- How to clean a faux fur coat
A brown faux fur coat for darker evenings
The pile is dense and silky, with a tonal depth that shifts as you move. A tailored notch collar and revers give all that softness some shape, so it keeps the clean line of a tailored coat. The brown melange is kind to every neutral you own, from cream and camel through to black, so it goes over most of what is already in your wardrobe.
Wear it over dark jeans and a roll neck for supper in town, or over a dress for a Christmas party. Concealed fastenings keep the front smooth, and there are pockets set into the side seams for your gloves.
It is a long faux fur coat, cut to below the knee. That matters on a cold station platform at half past five.
Are faux fur coats in fashion?
Very much so. Long faux fur in rich browns is one of the strongest coat shapes this winter, and a deep melange like this one looks warm from across the street.
The way to keep it current is to let the coat be the softest thing you are wearing. Tailored trousers, a smooth skirt or a fine knit underneath give the fur something crisp to sit against.
On milder days we reach for Oui's leopard knit jacket. It is a brushed jacquard in camel, brown and black, shaped like a trucker jacket with a collar, button front and two flap chest pockets. Black tipping runs along the placket, hem and cuffs. Button it over a black midi dress and add ankle boots, and it carries you through a weekend lunch with no coat at all.
What to wear with brown trousers
Cream, caramel and chocolate all sit happily against brown, and a touch of black looks smart. Oui's check trousers are a brushed brown with a fine dark windowpane, double pleats at the front and a wide leg pressed with a crease.
We would wear them with the light rosewood roll neck. It is a warm caramel, close fitting, with elbow-length sleeves, and it stops right at the waist so it sits neatly over the pleats. Thread a tan belt through the loops and add flat boots for the office.
For the evening, change into the chocolate eyelash jumper and put the faux fur coat on top. Three browns in three textures looks considered, and it is very warm.
Chocolate brown knits and a leather-look skirt
The eyelash jumper is knitted in a feathery yarn with a soft halo, in a chocolate so deep it reads almost black by lamplight. A gentle V-neck keeps the texture away from the chin, and dropped shoulders give it an easy shape.
Its body is short enough to sit over a waistband, which makes it lovely with the leather-look midi skirt. The skirt is a deep chocolate too, a straight column with a shirred elasticated waist and drawstring. It simply pulls on, and clean seams down each side keep the column long and sleek.
Fluffy knit, smooth skirt, knee boots. We would happily wear that to dinner every week until spring.
How to clean a faux fur coat
Always start with the care label, because faux furs vary. For everyday marks, spot clean gently with a damp cloth and a little mild detergent. Shake the coat out afterwards to lift the pile, then hang it to dry naturally, well away from radiators.
Between wears, give it a sturdy hanger and some space in the wardrobe so the fur is never crushed.
You can see every new piece in our Oui collection, with more in coats and trousers. Ring us on 01937 585429 and we can put the coat aside for you to try in Wetherby.
Frequently asked questions
Are faux fur coats in fashion?
Yes. Long coats in faux fur, especially in rich browns and camels, are one of the strongest coat shapes this winter. They feel generous and warm, and a deep shade such as Oui's brown melange goes over everything from jeans to a party dress. To keep the look current, wear the coat over something sharp, such as tailored trousers, a leather-look skirt or a fine knit, and let the fur be the softest texture in the outfit.
How do you clean a faux fur coat?
Check the care label first, because faux furs vary and the right method depends on the fabric. For small marks, spot clean gently with a damp cloth and a little mild detergent. Shake the coat out to lift the pile, then hang it to dry naturally, away from radiators and other direct heat. Between wears, keep it on a sturdy hanger with space around it so the fur is not crushed.
What colour top goes with brown trousers?
Cream, caramel, camel and chocolate all work with brown, and black looks smart too. For a tonal outfit, choose a top a shade lighter or darker than the trousers so the two do not merge. With Oui's brown check trousers we like the light rosewood roll neck, a caramel knit that finishes at the waist and sits neatly over the pleats. In the evening, a chocolate eyelash jumper adds texture.
How do you style a brown faux fur coat?
Keep what goes underneath sharp and close in colour. A brown faux fur coat looks lovely over check trousers and a caramel roll neck, or over a chocolate leather-look midi skirt with knee boots. Cream works well too, with a cream knit and dark jeans. Gold jewellery and tan leather accessories finish it. With a long coat like Oui's, a slim shape underneath keeps the line neat.
Where can I buy Oui clothing in the UK?
We stock Oui at Olivia Grace in Wetherby, West Yorkshire, and online at oliviagracefashion.co.uk. The new deliveries include the long brown faux fur coat, a chocolate eyelash knit jumper, brown check pleat front trousers, a light rosewood roll neck, a chocolate leather-look midi skirt and a leopard print knit jacket. Call us on 01937 585429 and we can put a piece aside for you to try.
Written by Jackie
Jackie is the owner of Olivia Grace in Wetherby, where she hand-picks every piece from European collections. She has spent years helping customers find clothes that actually get worn.
