Even in ancient times, people used animal fur to make clothes and shoes to protect them from cold and bad weather. Nowadays fur is used to make different models of fur coats that look original, elegant and emphasize the status of the owner.
Raccoon fur was previously used only for trimming collars and hoods. Modern fashion designers and stylists actively use it for sewing fur coats, offering different styles and colors. The long, dark-tipped fur that raccoons are famous for makes for beautiful winter clothing.
Features of fur
The raccoon is a cute animal from the family of the same name. One species of raccoon lives on the territory of Russia - the striper. But the skins of animals living on the North American continent are used to make fur coats. Raccoons are raised under artificial conditions on fur farms in Finland. Fur breeders do a lot of work to improve the quality of fur. So, to date, a raccoon has been bred with a completely white skin. White fur can easily be dyed any color, which is why it is very popular among designers.
The fur of a wild raccoon is distinguished by a thick soft underfur, long awns, and its color is brown, gray, gray-brown. This fur is also dyed, so you can find various shades of fur coats on sale - red with a golden tint, brown with a cherry tint, black, etc.
The great advantage of fur is its wear resistance; a high-quality fur coat can last 15 seasons, so buying clothes made from raccoon fur is a very profitable investment.
Benefits of raccoon fur
In addition to beauty, the choice of this particular fur is due to the high quality of the products:
- strength and wear resistance - the quality of raccoon fur coats guarantees that these products will serve you for at least 15 seasons;
- high level of heat conservation - you don’t have to worry that if you choose this fur, you will freeze;
- the beauty of fur and the possibility of combining it - you can choose a combined model that will combine different furs. This is a guarantee of purchasing an original fur coat that meets the highest fashion demands.
And, of course, we must not forget about the main advantage of choosing a raccoon fur coat - its cost. With fairly high quality indicators, the price of such products is relatively low. So, it is safe to say that if you decide to choose a raccoon fur coat, it will be a great investment.
What types of hats go with fur coats?
What other types of hats are there that are no less relevant? Below we will consider options for other types of hats that can be combined with wearing fur winter clothing.
Elegant hats. Today, felt models of various styles are the most popular among women. This trend is a good choice if a woman often goes out. The color of such hats is selected according to prescribed rules: for a cold shade, choose a similar type, for a warm tone - exactly the same. An exception may be a black fur coat. The hat will suit any shade, although dark colors will look more harmonious.
Extravagant berets. This type of headdress is relevant not only for fur coats. To create a sophisticated image of a French woman, it is enough to use a mink or sable coat with a beret made of the same material in the ensemble. The color is selected in the same way as the previous point.
Snood of medium or fine knitting. The option is often used for urban style. Coarse wool for a snood is not suitable here, as it will look rough. You should not wear it with fur coats + hood. This style of winter clothing looks ugly.
Shawl with fur coat
For any woman who keeps up with fashion trends, this accessory is a real helper and savior. A variety of scarves allows you to choose the best option for yourself. A woolen scarf, trimmed with pieces along the border, harmonizes with fur coats. For the image of a Russian beauty, you need to choose an Orenburg scarf. In an ensemble with an elegant fur coat, this accessory looks great.
Of course, in the volume of one material it is simply impossible to take into account all the options for hats that exist. After all, the same hats and berets have their own subspecies.
Criterias of choice
Still, designers do not recommend risking your health even in the most severe frosts by wearing a hat with a fur coat. But what hats go with fur coats? Couturiers are not advised to adhere to the outdated rule, which prohibits wearing a fur hat with a fur coat. Today's fashion trends offer original combinations of fur coats and hats. However, there is a catch to the fur look. Usually, completely wearing fur adds 5-7 extra years to a girl. Therefore, if you still shouldn’t use this combination. If you want to wear a fur hat, you should take into account the designers’ recommendations on which hats will go with a mink coat.
How to alter a raccoon fur coat - models
Considering that a fur coat made from the fur of this animal is of very high quality, which means it will have a long service life, there is a high probability that it will have to be altered.
This need may arise for several reasons:
- extra pounds gained while wearing;
- changes in fashion trends, as a result of which, despite high quality, the product has become old-fashioned;
- the desire to breathe new life into a favorite thing.
Regardless of the reason, you should choose how to alter a raccoon fur coat with extreme caution.
Now many studios are engaged in such work; you can choose one of them on the recommendation of friends or acquaintances. Considering that altering a fur coat is a labor-intensive process, you should start it in advance. At the same time, there is no need to choose the summer period for changes.
It is best to wait until the winter fashion shows are over, carefully study the market and only then choose which model you want to get.
The final decision depends on the following factors:
- figure;
- life style;
- wardrobe.
To understand that you have chosen the right model, you need the fur coat to become not only beautiful, but also comfortable.
Remaking an “old” fur coat
A fur coat made from raccoon skins is highly durable. Therefore, it can be worn for years, its service life is very long. Sometimes there is a need to alter an old item to make it more fashionable or to fit your figure. There are different reasons for remodeling
- weight gained or lost;
- outdated style;
- an attempt to breathe new life into an outdated item.
It is important not to attempt to alter a fur coat yourself. It’s easy to find an atelier that works with fur items. Choose a master who inspires trust. You can ask your acquaintances or friends which studio they use.
Working with fur is a labor-intensive process and takes a lot of time. There is no need to take the item for alteration in late autumn or early winter. It is better to do this in the summer, so as not to rush the master, let him do the work efficiently, slowly.
Look at fashion magazines, choose a style that can be obtained from the available material. From the classic straight silhouette, it is difficult to create outerwear in the batwing style. But this option is also possible if you show your imagination by adding wedges from another fur to the fur coat.
The final choice is determined by three components׃
- advantages or disadvantages of the figure;
- lifestyle;
- clothing style.
The fur coat should be beautiful, impressive, and comfortable.
How to choose a raccoon fur coat
The modern market offers models of classic and modern cuts.
The first option is the A-silhouette, these are fur coats of a semi-fitting, straight cut. Such models can be chosen by women of any age. The main feature of such fur is the creation of a visual effect of heaviness and volume. Therefore, ladies of heavy build should choose raccoon coats with caution.
The classic cut presupposes the absence of any unnecessary details and decorations; this is a laconic, strict option. The sleeves in this case are long, straight, without disturbing the overall image of the model. The collar is usually shawl, round or turn-down. The length of the products is below the knees, the color is monochromatic, calm.
In the classic version, you can choose a model with a hood. Interestingly, raccoon fur coats with a hood are popular among ladies of all ages. This is a great option for replacing a hat or other headgear.
The youth raccoon fur coat has a bright shade and original tinting. This option is worth choosing if you want to have airy fur that creates the effect of lightness. The latest technologies allow you to choose the most interesting models with original designs and unusual colors.
Also, a short raccoon fur coat is very popular among young girls. This option is chosen by modern young ladies, for whom a fur product means, first of all, convenience and quality.
What to consider when purchasing
In order to get guaranteed quality, you need to choose a fur coat in special fur salons.
In this case, the price will definitely justify the quality. When choosing a manufacturer, you should give preference to Greece. The quality of Greek raccoon fur coats meets international standards, which guarantees the purchase of a durable product.
Also, when choosing a purchase, pay attention to:
- quality of fur (it should be elastic, soft and silky);
- quality of seams (checked under the lining);
- quality of coloring (no stains, uniformity of color range).
Considering these criteria, you can choose a high quality product that will become a source of pride for you and will last for quite a long time.
Face shape
It can be very difficult to immediately choose the right hat option for a sophisticated look. The colors, cuts, and styles are simply eye-opening. It would seem that I would have bought everything. But preference should be given to only one model. A couple at most.
As girls get older, they can unmistakably choose a stylish, cozy, and most importantly, warm hat. When choosing a headdress, the main criteria are the oval of the face and the style.
- Full face. For a round oval face, it is appropriate to choose any asymmetry. You can add a bright large print.
- Square shape. For girls with such a face, hats that cover the frontal area and ears are suitable. In such a hat, the face looks more expressive.
- Oval shape. With this face shape, women have a wide choice of hat models. Many options suit them.
- Elongated shape. As in the previous category, any model is suitable. The exception is hats with earflaps.
These are the main recommendations that you need to follow when choosing hats.
Which model of hat to wear under a fur coat?
Now we will look in more detail at the issue of choosing a hat for a fur coat. Does the choice depend on the fur of the product? Let's look at furs that are in demand among women. Let's find out what you can combine winter clothes with.
With a mink coat
In such a winter coat you are always warm in the cold. In addition, a mink coat is elegance itself. It is preferred not only by middle-aged and older women, but also by young girls. This option is suitable for residents of many regions of the CIS countries where the climate is cold.
Precious fur has always been relevant. Short fur looks expensive, which corresponds to the cost of the hat itself. The fur shimmers playfully from the sun's rays, adding charm, charm, and femininity to the fur coat. Mink can be combined with fur hats, although many modern stylists are against such an ensemble.
A knitted headdress looks great with mink fur. There is a different option for different silhouettes of winter clothing. The hat can ideally suit both a fluffy mink coat and a strict shape, with a hood or a stand-up collar. A winning option is a mink coat and a hat made of the same fur.
A hat knitted from mink ribbon will look interesting. The fur is cut into thin strips, then they are tied together with the warp thread. The result is an excellent hat, very warm. By using your imagination, you can create an original headdress that no one else has. Or you can buy a ready-made version.
In principle, there are no strict restrictions in choosing a suitable model. For example, a fashionable mink coat is sewn in a patchwork version, where arctic fox, fox and other fur pieces were used. In this case, the image can be completed with a similar hat. An example of combinations can be the main character of the film “The Irony of Fate.” She was dressed in a mink coat and a tall fur hat.
A knitted hat of a single color goes well with a mink coat. Don't wear clothes that don't go well together. For example, this is a classic version of outerwear and a sports-style headdress.
With Moutonova
Owners of a mouton fur coat are very lucky. Simple fur costs little and is accessible to many. The only question the young ladies are interested in is what shape of hat to choose for such a fur coat.
When choosing a headdress, immediately and flatly refuse the faceless knitted model, the same as the mouton itself. Against such a background, the whole image is lost, but it is precisely for this background that the headdress is selected. For an urban casual style, a fox hat with earflaps is suitable.
If an expensive and respectable image is chosen, then the hat should be made of appropriate fur, for example, sable, arctic fox, chinchilla or the same mink. For an elegant feminine look, you should choose a voluminous fluffy hat made of fox or sable.
I would like to devote a few words to a mouton fur coat in brownish tones. If a woman wears such winter clothes, it is not recommended to combine them with black, brown colors or shades. A good choice is a hat in a caramel shade or purple or gray color. Your complexion will look more natural in such a headdress.
With a raccoon
Raccoon furs have a natural shine that exudes luxurious elegance. Wool is beautiful on its own and does not need additional accessories. A winter ensemble consisting of a raccoon coat and a fur hat would look inappropriate. This option is not recommended.
Raccoon outerwear is a little more difficult to find a pair for. This type of fur looks great with natural leather or a knitted headdress with a fine pattern. It is better to give your preference to a carefully sewn leather beret. A headband made of coarse wool would look good. It will warm your ears even from cold air and help highlight your style.
Advice. If it was customary to wear a fur hat with a raccoon coat, then the shades of the products should be in harmony. Ideally, they should be made from the same fur.
With arctic fox
One of the expensive furs that does not tolerate competition is the Arctic fox. In principle, such a fur coat does not look very good with any type of headdress, but it’s cold in winter, so you’ll have to choose an option.
Raccoon hats most often look voluminous, and sometimes rough. To get rid of doubts, it is better to take a raccoon fur hat. True, this combination is suitable only for slender, tall women, but will look ridiculous on others.
With an astrakhan fur coat
To select a headdress in this case, you need to use photographs from the Internet. It will be more clear than in the imagination in your head. In an ensemble with an astrakhan black fur coat, a headdress made of the same material and a darkish shade looks good.
If a winter astrakhan fur coat is decorated with another type of fur, then choose a similar hat. For example, the decor on a mink fur coat means choosing a headdress of the appropriate material. In principle, astrakhan fur can look like an independent type of winter coat.
