Mink coats have always been considered a sign of high status, and also give any lady aristocracy, femininity and special charm.

Have you been thinking about buying a mink coat for a long time, but are you afraid of making a mistake and spending money on a model that after a short time will simply lose its original luster? We suggest that you familiarize yourself with tips for choosing a mink coat that will help you make the right choice.

Tip #1 “Decide on the quality of the fur”

To understand whether the price of a fur coat is justified and whether this is really real mink fur, you can conduct several small tests.

1. Iron

The most famous way is to stroke a fur coat against the grain. If the fur returns to its previous state quickly enough, it means that this is a natural material.

2. Make sure you have a gun

In all fur coat catalogues, the fur is exceptionally beautiful and shiny. But in real life, manufacturers often neglect quality and use cheap materials. In real fur, a small fluff will be visible right at the base of the skin; experts ask you to pay attention to its presence.

3.  Test your strength

Don't be afraid to shake up your mink coat. For a high-quality product, such a test drive will be harmless, but a fake will immediately “throw away” a few hairs.

4. Find the seam

All fur salons, including online fur stores, always leave one unsewn piece of fabric on their products. Thus, the buyer can be convinced of the quality of the product. The absence of such an open seam should make you wonder about the reliability of the manufacturer.

Tip #2 “Choose your color”

Today you can buy a mink coat in almost any color, from black to pink. Often, sellers try to make money on this by passing off dyed products as new varieties of mink, while increasing the prices of fur coats.

Don't forget to check the color quality when purchasing. Take a small white cloth with you, wet it, and before buying a mink coat, wipe a small area of ​​the product. A poor-quality fur coat will leave a fragment of paint and a few hairs.

When choosing some overly bright colors, think about how many seasons you plan to wear your fur coat. It is quite possible that the bright lime model will very soon get boring and will no longer fit with your wardrobe.

But the most important thing about a fur coat is its shine. It doesn’t matter whether the fur is dyed or completely natural, it must shimmer in the sun.

Tip #3 “Learn to try on correctly”

When ordering a model from an online fur store, do not take advantage of the opportunity to try on the item immediately after delivery. It is best to make such purchases in the presence of friends to hear an honest opinion. Don’t rush to pay for delivery right away, walk around in your chosen fur coat for a few minutes, take a closer look at the style and decide if it suits you.

And don’t let the variety of fur coat catalogs confuse you. It seems that every model will look perfect from the pages of the magazine. Remember that only after seeing a fur product on yourself, you can confidently say: “This is mine!”

Go for it: choose, try on and buy!