Fuzzy/Furry Fashion Trend, Autumn 2014

Once we have done with Indian summers and the like, we will have to admit to the fact that the temperature is dropping. Even when it’s just the start and end of the day that causes us a slight shiver, proper clothes are called for.

That’s when we will be calling on something fuzzy and warm to wear. Whether it’s mohair, angora, alpaca, a blend, or anything else that does the job, it traps warm air without losing us any fashion points. It works for any occasion, and with just about any outfit.

Soft colours blend with the shades of autumn, and are flattering when our skins show the effects of frost or wind. Wear peach with pale trousers, or amber with maroon. Brighten up with woven motifs and logos, like the intarsia on Roberto Cavalli’s fuzzy sweaters for Fall 2014. Or follow Balmain and Richard Nicholl, by keeping it simple in pure white sweaters or coats, and team with printed pants.

Grab a lighter version for socialising, and opt for short sleeve sweaters, like Katy Perry, Lauren Conrad, and actor/blogger Ashley Madekwe, who topped a pastel pink patent leather pencil skirt with a white crop (believe us, it totally works!). Or pair a fuzzy top with shorts and opaque tights for another good evening look.

Mix textures; go for a knitted pattern, such as cable, or introduce stripes. Too much fluff might appear bulky, so break it up by using two blocks of colours. Stand out with a bright all-over design. Add a roll-neck to be extra snug, or make a statement with a cowl. Combine the style with another trend for fall 2014, the oversized sweater, and wear over leather. On the other hand, you could do the opposite, and curtail length with a cropped version.

The fuzzy look was just made for denim. Furry or fuzzy coats and jackets with skinnies, ripped or not, or a mini, or balance a mega-fluffy top with cuffed jeans. This trend harks back to pre-millennium, so you might like to incorporate it with another nineties returner, the grunge look. Try it in all black. Travel back in time once more to neons, and you’ll feel a smidgeon of nostalgia at the sight of Balmain’s long-napped orange contribution to the update.

If the fuzzy look is good enough for Rihanna, who was spotted in a fuzzy sweater on a cool New York evening, while toting an outsize knitted bag, we’re certainly not going to argue!

The featured photo is of Ellen Claesson wearing a grey fuzzy sweater and black trousers from Acne Studios, light grey slip-ons from Céline and a bag from Stella McCartney

Caroline Louis is wearing a vintage fur jacket

Caroline Louis is wearing a vintage fur jacketMarie Ullevoldsater is wearing a pink H&M fur coat, black Mq pants and Stan Smith Adidas sneakers

Marie Ullevoldsater is   wearing a pink H&M fur coat, black Mq pants and Stan Smith Adidas sneakers Caroline Louis is wearing a grey fluffy jacket from Goodnightmacaroon

Caroline Louis is wearing a grey fluffy jacket from Goodnightmacaroon

Aida Domenech is wearing a fluffy oversized black and white striped sweater from H&M

Aida Domenech is wearing a fluffy oversized black and white striped sweater from H&M

Faux Fur Trend: Johanna Olsson is wearing a faux fur coat from Isabel Marant

Faux Fur Trend: Johanna Olsson is wearing a faux fur coat from Isabel Marant

Kenza Zouiten is wearing a black fluffy faux fur jacket from Pello Bello

Kenza Zouiten is wearing a black fluffy faux fur jacket from Pello Bello

Fuzzy Trend: Annabelle Fleur is wearing a fuzzy faux fur jacket from Zadig et Voltaire

Fuzzy Trend: Annabelle Fleur is wearing a fuzzy faux fur jacket from Zadig et Voltaire

Furry Fashion Trend: Consuelo Paloma is wearing a black furry jacket from NY Broadway

Furry Fashion Trend: Consuelo Paloma is wearing a black furry jacket from NY Broadway

Faux Fur Jacket How To Wear: Helena Glazer is wearing a faux fur jacket from TopShop

Faux Fur Jacket How To Wear: Helena Glazer is wearing a faux fur jacket from TopShop

Danielle Bernstein is wearing a vintage fuzzy faux fur coat

Danielle Bernstein is wearing a vintage fuzzy faux fur coat

Johanna Olsson is wearing a grey faux fur jacket found on Ebay

Johanna Olsson is wearing a grey faux fur jacket found on Ebay

Sharareh Sophia Hosseini is wearing a womens fluffy coat from River Island

Sharareh Sophia Hosseini is wearing a womens fluffy coat from River Island

Helena Cueva Ramos is wearing a pink faux fur vest from Zara

Helena Cueva Ramos is wearing a pink faux fur vest from Zara

Ingrid Holm is wearing a white shaggy jacket from Lindex

Ingrid Holm is wearing a white shaggy jacket from Lindex

Victoria Tornegren is wearing a black faux fur outfit from Portabello

Victoria Tornegren is wearing a black faux fur outfit from Portabello

Fluffy Trend, 2014: Marianna Mäkelä is wearing a fluffy faux fur jacket from Zara

Fluffy Trend, 2014: Marianna Mäkelä is wearing a fluffy faux fur jacket from Zara

Ingrid Holm is wearing a vinage blue fluffy coat found on Ebay

Ingrid Holm is wearing a vintage blue fluffy jacket found on Ebay

Cristina Fernandez is wearing a dark blue fuzzy sweater from H&M Trend

Cristina Fernandez is wearing a dark blue fuzzy sweater from H&M Trend

Fashionjunkiie is wearing a black fuzzy jacket from Ravn

Fashionjunkiie is wearing a black fuzzy jacket from Ravn

Natalia Cabezas is wearing a heavy knit sweater, fluffy hat and scarf from Zara

Natalia Cabezas is wearing a heavy knit sweater, fluffy hat and scarf from Zara

Arielle Nachami is wearing a white fuzzy sweater from Intermix

Arielle Nachami is wearing a white fuzzy sweater from Intermix

Priscila Betancort is wearing a grey fuzzy coat from Benneton

Priscila Betancort is wearing a grey fuzzy coat from Benneton

Janni Deler is wearing a black fuzzy jacket (Bought somewhere in Spain.)

Janni Deler is wearing a black fuzzy jacket (Bought somewhere in Spain.)

Annette Haga is wearing a fluffy jacket from H&M

Annette Haga is wearing a fluffy jacket from H&M

Felicia Akerstrom is wearing a black fluffy cardigan for winter. This particular one is from New Look

Felicia Akerstrom is wearing a black fluffy cardigan for winter. This particular one is from New Look

Molly Rustas is wearing a dusky pink fluffy dress

Molly Rustas is wearing a dusky pink fluffy dress

Aida Domenech in her black fluffy faux fur jacket from Vila

Aida Domenech in her black fluffy faux fur jacket from Vila

Marie Wolla is wearing a black fluffy jacket from NLY Trend

Marie Wolla is wearing a black fluffy jacket from NLY Trend

Victoria Tornegren is wearing a black fluffy coat from Chicy

Victoria Tornegren is wearing a black fluffy coat from Chicy

Jess A. is wearing a grey fluffy long sweater from Jessica Buurman

Jess A. is wearing a grey fluffy long sweater from Jessica Buurman

Kenza Zouiten is wearing a fuzzy black sweater from IvyRevel

Kenza Zouiten is wearing a fuzzy black sweater from IvyRevel

Fuzzy Fashion Inspiration Via Martin Sorthe

Fuzzy Fashion Inspiration Via Martin Sorthe

Rumi Neeley is wearing a mohair Khakhi fuzzy sweater with back tie from Zara

Rumi Neeley is wearing a mohair khaki fuzzy sweater with back tie from Zara

Molly Rustas is wearing a fuzzy black sweater from River Island

Molly Rustas is wearing a fuzzy black sweater from River Island

Sharareh Sophia Hosseini is wearing a black and white fluffy jumper from BikBok

Sharareh Sophia Hosseini is wearing a black and white fluffy jumper from BikBok

Kayla Seah is wearing a fluffy white sweater and black leopard print skirt from Fashion ID, shoes from Schutz and the sunglasses are from Le Specs

Kayla Seah is wearing a fluffy white sweater and black leopard print skirt from Fashion ID, shoes from Schutz and the sunglasses are from Le Specs

Liz Cherkasova is wearing a light blue fuzzy sweater and pink culottes from Intermix, shoes from Valentino and a bag from Saint Laurent

Liz Cherkasova is wearing a light blue fuzzy sweater and pink culottes from Intermix, shoes from Valentino and a bag from Saint Laurent

Christine Andrew is wearing a light pink fluffy from sweater from River Island, white dotted clipshot blouse and black leggings from Helmut Lang

Christine Andrew is wearing a light pink fluffy sweater from River Island, white dotted clipshot blouse and black leggings from Helmut Lang

Tiphaine is wearing white and black dress from Ganni, fluffy brown cardigan from Marc O’Polo, boots from Nelly and the bag is from Hermes

Tiphaine is wearing white and black dress from Ganni, fluffy brown cardigan from Marc O’Polo, boots from Nelly and the bag is from Hermes

Tine Andrea is wearing a silver skirt and fuzzy sweater from Nelly, shoes from Acne, the bag is from Givenchy and the sunglasses are from Asos

Tine Andrea is wearing a silver skirt and fuzzy sweater from Nelly, shoes from Acne, the bag is from Givenchy and the sunglasses are from Asos

Zina Charkoplia is wearing a white jeans from 7 For All Mankind, white sweater from H&M, bag from Paula Cademartori and the pink fluffy coat is from H&M

Zina Charkoplia is wearing a white jeans from 7 For All Mankind, white sweater from H&M, bag from Paula Cademartori and the pink fluffy coat is from H&M

Danielle Bernstein is wearing a fluffy sweater from H&M and the boots are from Stuart Weitzman

Danielle Bernstein is wearing a fluffy sweater from H&M and the boots are from Stuart Weitzman

Danielle Bernstein is wearing a blue fluffy sweater from TopShop, ripped jeans and the sandals are from Vagabond

Danielle Bernstein is wearing a blue fluffy sweater from TopShop, ripped jeans and the sandals are from Vagabond

Lainy Hedaya is wearing a grey fuzzy sweater and coat from H&M and the skirt is 10 Crosby by Derek Lam

Lainy Hedaya is wearing a grey fuzzy sweater and coat from H&M and the skirt is 10 Crosby by Derek Lam

Joyce Croonen is wearing a fluffy knit grey sweater from Acne and the trousers are from Humanoid

Joyce Croonen is wearing a fluffy knit grey sweater from Acne and the trousers are from Humanoid

Kenza Zouiten is wearing a light blue fluffy cardigan from Weekday, skirt and top from IvyRevel, transparent shoes from Jennie-Ellen and the bag is from Balenciaga

Kenza Zouiten is wearing a light blue fluffy cardigan from Weekday, skirt and top from IvyRevel, transparent shoes from Jennie-Ellen and the bag is from Balenciaga

Vanessa Hong is wearing a pink fuzzy mohair coat from H&M, oversized grey sweatshirt from THPShop and skinny white jeans from NYC

Vanessa Hong is wearing a pink fuzzy mohair coat from H&M, oversized grey sweatshirt from THPShop and skinny white jeans from NYC

Anouska Proetta Branson is wearing a fuzzy jumper from Tally Weijl, denim cut offs from Levis and a bag from Milly

Anouska Proetta Branson is wearing a fuzzy jumper from Tally Weijl, denim cut offs from Levis and a bag from Milly

Isabella Thordsen is wearing an oversized fuzzy cardigan from Envii and the shoes, dress and clutch are from Asos

Isabella Thordsen is wearing an oversized fuzzy cardigan from Envii and the shoes, dress and clutch are from Asos

Victoria Tornegren is wearing a fuzzy cardigan from H&M, bag from Mango, T-shirt from Alexander Wang, shorts from One Teaspoon and the boots are from Zara

Victoria Tornegren is wearing a fuzzy cardigan from H&M, bag from Mango, T-shirt from Alexander Wang, shorts from One Teaspoon and the boots are from Zara

Sandra Willer is wearing a fuzzy jumper from River Island and the bag and shoes are both from Malene Birger

Sandra Willer is wearing a fuzzy jumper from River Island and the bag and shoes are both from Malene Birger