Warm Wishes — Stay Toasty In This Season’s Colorful Patterned Fur Coats

Remember when fur coats —whether real or faux —came primarily in neutral shades like gray, camel, and sable? Sure, Mary J. Blige has been rocking Big Bird-colored fur jackets for over a decade, but these outerwear choices swiftly got her landed on many a worst-dressed list (though, in truth, her styling decisions were questionable on many of these occasions). Now, however, fuzzy jackets and coats in technicolor shades are not only a common sight but they’re highly coveted winter wardrobe staples since they add a playful energy to any ensemble and sprinkle some color into the often drab winter landscape. This season, we’re also lusting after cozy toppers with elaborate patterns — from stripes to polka dots, stars, camouflage motifs, and color-blocked designs. Worn over jeans, knee-length pencil skirts, or black leather pants, these coats instantly make a statement, conveying the message that you’re bold, self-assured, and adventurous in your fashion choices.

Below, check out some of our favorite patterned fur coats!

Elizabeth and James Terra Sriped Rabbit and Coyote Fur Coat, $1495. Available at SaksFifthAvenue.com

Featuring a leather-trimmed zip front, this multi-colored piece combines rabbit fur with coyote fur, knitted to create a chevron motif along the shell. The shoulders, meanwhile, are accentuated with wider bands of long-haired fur that create a shaggy effect and a textural juxtaposition when placed next to the more colorful, angled stripes of fur along the lower portion of the sleeves.

Marc Jacobs Striped Rabbit Fur Coat with Pockets, $5800. Available at NeimanMarcus.com

Made of rabbit fur dyed in a deep cobalt blue,  this collarless coat features slim horizontal stripes in a snowy white, their top and bottom edges outlined in a saturated black. To give the design further definition, the collar region, hemline, cuffs, and front placket are trimmed with black fur, as are the four slit pockets along the front of the piece.

Topshop Faux Fur Polka Dot Coat, $170. Available at US. Topshop.com

Feel like a winter-loving ladybug in this pastel pink faux fur coat, featuring black polka dots, and a peacoat-worthy double-breasted collar.

Oui Odile Green Leonie Colour Shaggy Faux Fur Jacket, £455. Available at Liberty.co.uk

For a free-spirited look, toss on this shaggy, boxy,woolly Oui Odile coat, featuring splashes of hunter green, yolk-y yellow, and white along the piece’s bottom half .

Romwe Star-Lover Black Fur Coat, $55. Available at Romwe.com

There’s no fault in these stars! Go for a cosmic charm in this faux fur coat, which will make stargazers out of any onlookers, thanks to its twinkling pattern.

Shrimps Mabel Faux Fur Coat, $1009. Available at MyTheresa.com

There’s a ’70s attitude to this Mod-flavored, color-blocked, acrylic-and-polyster coat, which combines a strawberry cream pink with a punchy orange creamsicle shade and a warm camel brown.

MSGM Color Block Fur Coat, $1498. Available at FarFetch.com

Unreal Fur Wanderlust Faux Fur Coat, $150. Available at TheOutnet.com

Made of 100% acrylic, this electric blue faux fur coat features wispy black and white fibers that are slightly longer than their aquatic-colored counterparts, lending the otherwise structured piece a shaggy, Woodstock-y feel.

DVF Finale Pieced Mink Coat, $3200. Available at DVF.com

Taste the rainbow with this DVF coat, featuring small, dyed strips of mink fur pieced together to create a patchwork effect, with frenetic mini stripes that feel painterly and kinetic, and a confetti-like mix of bright and neutral hues.

DKNY Striped Faux Fur Coat, $495. Available at Net-a-Porter.com

Had Cruella De Vil seen this close-fitting, black-and-cream striped, faux fur coat, she might have finally abandoned her evil Dalmatian-stealing plans and simply relished the adoring stares she received when wearing this garment.

Topshop Faux Fur Tufty Boyfriend Coat, $190. Available at US. Topshop.com

In a fashion war, you need powerful ammunition — and this patchwork faux fur coat, with its all-over camouflage print, will ensure you defeat any sworn style enemies.

Story of Lola Longline Faux Fur Coat with Artists Highlighter Print, $151.60. Available at US.Asos.com

This acrylic-and-polyester jacket features a street art-inspired abstract print that blends hot pink, plum purple, soft camel, and chocolate brown tones. When you wear this piece, you’ll be painting the world happy!

Michael Michael Kors Houndstooth Printed Faux Fur Jacket, $351.21. Available at FarFetch.com

Back in the 1930s, haute couture designers began incorporated the duo-tone pattern that originated in the Scottish Lowlands in the 1800s into their runway collections, proving that houndstooth could evoke femininity and sophistication. Since then, we’ve seen houndstooth used to create prim and posh looks, as well as punk-y rocker chic ensembles. This cropped faux fur jacket again celebrates the versatility and innate coolness of houndstooth — whether you pair it with a LBD, a silky jumpsuit, or jeans and a tee.

Ainea Black Stripe Faux Fur Coat, $730. Available at Avenue32.com

Strategically placed stripes help to create a color-blocked pattern on this collarless Ainea faux fur coat. A duo of burgundy and white vertical stripes adorn both the right and left sides of the black jacket’s shell, while burgundy and white stripes circle each sleeve’s cuff.   Because the stripes aren’t too precise or rigid, the resulting visual effect is funky and groovy,

Shrimps Dulcie Faux Fur Coat, $1009. Available at MyTheresa.com

This faux fur coat taps into the season’s fascination with pretty pastels via its powder blue color, while the three burgundy red stripes circling the hem add a modern element to the design.