Faux Fur Jackets Make a Chic Return and H&M’s Chocolate Brown Style Elevates Any Outfit, From Jeans to Dresses

AngiePhotos//Getty ImagesFaux fur has a habit of resurfacing every winter—because nothing else adds instant glamour to a casual outfit quite as quickly. This season the look has gone shorter and chicer, trading floor-sweeping drama for cropped, collared shapes you can bundle up in for a chilly commute and wear straight through to cocktails come evening.H&M has the version we want. The Faux Fur Jacket sits at the waist and has a chic crop, so nothing interrupts all that plush texture. A funnel collar frames the face, there’s a lining inside for comfort, and it is perfect for tapping into the current chocolate brown trend.What shoppers are sayingSoft comes up in almost every review, closely followed by warm and stylish. Reviewers also said it is a bit cropped, so take that into account when picking sizing and how you want it to fit. A few also purchased the coat in multiple colors, which shows just how quality it is.It fits true to size overall, though a few found it to run a little small on the arm length, so if you’re a taller gal you might want to size up as a precaution. The weight is light enough for milder winter days, with enough space for a chunky knit underneath when the temperature drops.Brown or Navy?Chocolate brown is the one we’d buy first. That rich, chocolaty shade warms up denim, looks expensive, and complements black and cream alike. Navy blue is the party-season pick, and a fun addition if you’re looking for another fall color outside of the very popular chocolate brown.Style the brown tonally, with a camel polo neck and tan boots, for that old-money winter vibe. Navy blue comes alive against black—think a velvet mini skirt, sheer tights, and pointed court shoes for the Christmas party.From desk to dinnerBy day, throw it over a fine-knit sweater, straight-leg jeans, and slouchy suede boots. For drinks or a date night, layer it over a slip dress with strappy heels and gold hoops. This is the perfect coat to carry with you throughout the fall and winter season when you want to elevate a simple outfit. Kara KiaEcommerce Editor, Women's LifestyleKara Kia is the Ecommerce Editor for Women's Lifestyle at Hearst UK, leading Cosmopolitan UK's digital shopping strategy across fashion, beauty and lifestyle. With over eight years of experience as a journalist and editor, Kara specialises in skincare, makeup, haircare and helping women find their personal style — trying and testing every product she recommends. A trusted voice in fashion and beauty ecommerce, Kara's most-read guides include the best wedding dresses under £1000, the best affordable jewellery brands, the best Korean skincare products, and the best products for curly hair. She also covers major shopping events including Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day for Cosmopolitan, Red and Prima. Kara previously held the role of contributing Fashion and Beauty Ecommerce Editor at ELLE UK and Harper's Bazaar UK; before joining Hearst, she was Fashion Content Editor at NET-A-PORTER's Porter Magazine, Associate Editor at PopSugar, and wrote for Refinery29 and LOVE Magazine. An experienced interviewer, she has spoken to Zendaya, Alicia Keys, Simone Biles and Tyla about life, work and style. Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica and formerly based in Toronto, Kara now lives in London. Follow Kara on Instagram @kara.kiaAiyana Ishmael is the style editor at Cosmopolitan magazine. In her work, Aiyana focuses on the culture of fashion and how it intertwines and shapes the zeitgeist. She is an award-winning journalist from Miami, Florida, and a graduate of the historically Black university, Florida A&M. She is a 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30: Media honoree, and her debut romance novella PASSING GAME is set to release March of 2027 (831 Stories/Simon & Schuster).