In case you missed it and you haven't yet checked out our guide to the biggest winter coat trends this season, faux fur coats *need* to be on your radar. It's basically the only silver lining to January weather, the fact that it's cold enough to wear your faux fur coat! There was no shortage of textured outerwear on the autumn/winter 2025 runways at the likes of Gucci, Elie Saab, Stella McCartney, Fendi, Altuzarra, Chloé, Gabriela Hearst and more, all showcasing fabulously fluffy creations.
While a faux fur coat is obviously associated with partywear – it can't be denied that they are the perfect finishing touch when slipped over the top of a sequin skirt or an off-the-shoulder mini – they also look great with jeans. Not to mention, this is also the easiest way to wear the trend. Just look to Claudia Winkleman (AKA our ultimate style inspo ATM, thanks to all her stunning ’fits on the latest season of The Traitors), who donned a seriously shaggy oversized faux fur coat in episode nine, first aired on Friday [16 January] night.
With so many variations in faux fur coat designs and jeans silhouettes to choose from, we've rounded up a whole load of outfit inspiration to make channelling Claudia's style and recreating her ensemble with the perfect combo for you that much easier.
Shaggy faux fur coat and flared jeans
A shaggy faux fur coat is undoubtedly associated with ‘70s fashion thanks to the glam rock movement of the era. While Claudia styled hers with slim-fitting black trousers, we vote you lean into the hippie vibe with the decade's other sartorial signature: flared jeans. A pair of aviator frames and some platform boots complete the look.
Oversized longline faux fur coat and cigarette jeans
Longline coats that practically touch the floor are a big 2025 winter coat trend, and there are plenty of floor-sweeping faux fur designs to tick off two trends in one. To pull off the style successfully, make sure to balance the volume of your coat with slim-fitting jeans like a cigarette silhouette.
Teddy faux fur coat and barrel leg jeans
A teddy style of faux fur has a particular plushness that benefits from some shaping in the jeans you wear underneath. Wide-legs are too shapeless, while skinnies provide too severe a contrast. Instead, opt for barrel leg jeans that sit somewhere in between, offering the best of both worlds with some volume in the balloon-like silhouette that then tapers at the ankle.
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Collarless faux fur coat and wide-leg jeans
The absence of a collar immediately makes a faux fur coat feel more fitted, no matter how long it is or the style of fur – shaggy versus smooth versus teddy. This means you can wear your widest wide-leg jeans and not feel or look unbalanced.
Cropped faux fur coat and turn-up jeans
Turn-up jeans can make you look shorter as the horizontal line introduced by the cuff visually cuts off your legs. This is most common with thick or wide turn-ups, but it's best to play it safe and pair this style of denim with a cropped faux fur coat that will give the illusion of longer legs with more of your jeans on show, rather than hidden beneath swathes of fluffy fabric.
Smooth faux fur coat and dark wash jeans
Smooth faux fur coats have a more polished feel, lending an elegant sophistication to any outfit thanks to the shorter fibres. For a cohesive ensemble, match your coat's formality with dark-wash denim. Did we mention – indigo washes were a major jeans trend on the AW25 runways? Win-win!
Leopard print faux fur coat and blue jeans
A leopard print faux fur coat paired with denim is a classic look. Thanks, Kate Moss! To stay true to the lasting appeal, style yours with mid-wash blue hues. It doesn't get more timeless than that.
Faux fur-trimmed coat and bootcut jeans
Whether it's just your collars and cuffs that are fluffy or your entire coat featuring contrasting faux fur elements, you'll want to mirror the proportions of your coat in the rest of your outfit. Bootcut jeans do just that, providing a fitted silhouette through the hips and thighs and offering volume just at the hems.
Slouchy faux fur coat and baggy jeans
The key to nailing this look is to select a pair of jeans with a relaxed fit that matches the slouchiness of your coat. Just because your jeans are baggy, doesn't mean they have to be super wide-leg. Instead, look for loose legs and low rises.
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Alexandria Dale is the Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there’s nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she’s passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!
