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What to look for
With today's wide variety of fur fashions, the choices are endless. So give some
thought to your purchase:
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How will you wear your fur?
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Will you spend time in blue jeans and a funky knitted fur or a leather jacket
lined in sheared beaver?
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Will you dress for an elegant night on the town in a classic mink coat?
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Or will a touch of fur add sophistication to your work wardrobe with, for
example, an understated fur collar on a classic wool suit?
Once you decide which fur best fits your lifestyle, it's time to start looking.
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Tips about choosing a fur:
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Check to see that the pelts are lustrous, supple and well-matched.
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Feel the fur carefully. There should be a dense, soft underfur that is evident
to the touch under the glossy guard hairs, which should also be soft, never
bristly.
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Seams should be sewn tightly. Hems should fall straight.
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Be sure to try the garment on to see if the weight is comfortable for you. You
may be surprised at how lightweight many fur coats actually are.
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When you try on a well-made fur, it should be well-balanced, falling evenly and
comfortably from your shoulders.
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There should be "give" to the leather side of the fur when horizontal tension
is applied
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