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Tap into fall’s fascination with white with this short and sassy cream faux fur jacket. Take the trend full tilt by pairing this coat with white denim, a camel colored cashmere sweater and tan suede booties. Or let it light up an all-black evening look of coated skinny jeans and a silk top, or a flirty fit and flare frock with black tights.

To buy: Target, $50

Leopard print was back on the prowl on the catwalks this season and this LLPJ (little leopard print jacket) is a must have addition to any wardrobe. The cropped style makes this coat the perfect topper to all kinds of clothing—from pants to shift dresses to full skirted cocktail frocks. It’s a fierce addition to everyday casual looks like skinny jeans and tees as well as purr-fectly suited to any evening ensemble.

To buy: Target, $60

Warm up a cold shoulder with this cream faux fur cape. Go for true movie star glam at night by letting this top any party dress, from a flirty frock to a long satin gown. The of-the-moment cream color makes this cropped cape the perfect complement to dark-hued clothing such as black and anthracite, just about any print, and rich jewel tones like emerald and ruby.

To buy: Miss Selfridge, $61

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There's nothing like a cozy vest, and this furry black gilet is a must-have for any modern girl’s wardrobe. The perfect layering piece, this slim number fits over bulky wool sweaters and fitted leather jackets. Throw it on over a maxi dress—and keep it on inside—to add a hint of glamour and fend off a mid-winter’s night chill.

To buy: Topshop, $110

Fashion meets function in Uniqlo’s military style parka. The slick water-resistant fabric has a warm and cozy faux fur lining that also accents the collar and hood. The elasticized sleeves and waist give this menswear-inspired piece a decidedly feminine feel, not to mention a figure-flattering fit. This coat is so cool you’ll want to wear this made-for-rain jacket even on the sunniest days of the season.

To buy: Uniqlo, $100

The biker jacket is the new wardrobe essential, and this one featuring wool-with-leather trim adds a chic twist to the classic style (while the cozy inside ups the cold weather wear-ability factor). You’ll toss this on daily with everything from jeans and sweaters to work-ready black tailored trousers or a pencil skirt. Or, you can let it toughen up a girlie cocktail frock at night.

To buy: Miss Selfridge, $114

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Taking cues from the fur chubby—a short coat that was a '70s style staple—Mango’s faux fur jacket is this decade’s chic rendition. The gorgeous smoky gray color gives this knockout number versatility, as it will look great with the season’s darker hues as well as winter whites. Go for an effortlessly cool day look by tossing this over jeans, a T-shirt and a pair of urban haute high-top sneakers. Or, play up the '70s vibe at night by pairing it with wide-leg trousers and a silk button-up or a jumpsuit with strappy platform sandals.

To buy: Mango, $130

What’s black and white and chic all over? This faux fur jacket, for starters. The contrasting hues make a big impact, and the feather-like faux fur has an all-out glam feel. It’s the perfect topper to a little black cocktail dress, but it would also add a chic upgrade to skinny black jeans, a T-shirt and boots.

To buy: Oasis Coat, $150

The bomber is the jacket style of the season, and this faux version from cool girl designer Rebecca Taylor is totally covet-worthy. The sumptuous piece has such luxurious details as leather trim and a velvety jersey knit lining. Pulling this on over everything, from casual attire to more dressed up ensembles—making this a smart and chic investment.

To buy: Rebecca Taylor, $385

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The cape made a comeback this season, and Juicy Couture’s chic cheetah print faux fur version is stylishly spot on. The honey-and-black print is highlighted by the black wool trim on the pockets, sides and the removable hood. Layer this over a blazer, skinny dark denim jeans and kitten heel pointy toe black booties for a modern take on the retro look. Complete the effect with red lipstick and oversize sunglasses.

To buy: Style Bop, $365