The Winter Piece You Need: Styling an H&M Faux Fur Vest 3 Ways

 The Winter Piece You Need: Styling an H&M Faux Fur Vest 3 Ways

By Sloane · Re:dressed · Outfit Inspiration · Thrift Finds · Winter Style

Cape Town winters are no joke. The wind comes off the mountain, the morning is freezing, and by 2pm it's warm enough to take your jacket off. Layering is not optional here — it's a survival skill. And nothing layers better than a faux fur vest.

I have this H&M faux fur vest listed on my Yaga store right now and honestly? It's one of my favourite pieces I've had in a while. Brown and tan tones, incredibly soft texture, size XS/S, and in like-new condition. I put together three ways to wear it because I genuinely could not choose just one.

Look 1 — City Girl Chic

All black everything underneath — black long sleeve, black straight leg jeans or leather pants, black ankle boots. Let the vest be the entire outfit. Add gold hoop earrings and a dark shoulder bag and you've got a look that works for brunch, a walk through the City Bowl, or a casual Friday at the office. The brown fur against all black is one of those combinations that just works every single time.

Look 2 — Soft Girl Winter

Cream or white knit sweater, straight leg light wash jeans, UGG-style boots or white sneakers. This is your cosy, effortless, "I look this good without trying" outfit. Add a brown tote bag to tie in the vest's warm tones. This look is made for a slow Saturday morning — coffee in hand, walking through a market, genuinely living your best life.

Look 3 — Dark Feminine Aesthetic

Black turtleneck, dark brown or black leather pants, heeled boots and a delicate gold necklace. This one is moody, elevated and completely stunning. The faux fur vest transforms a simple outfit into something that looks intentional and expensive. Nobody needs to know it cost R200 second-hand. That's between you and the vest.

Why faux fur is the sustainable choice

Real fur is cruel and completely unnecessary when faux alternatives like this H&M piece exist. Faux fur has come so far in terms of quality and texture — this vest is genuinely soft and luxurious feeling. And buying it second-hand means it gets another life instead of ending up in a landfill. That's the Re:dressed way. Wear it, love it, pass it on.

The details

This exact vest is available on my Yaga store right now. H&M faux fur vest, size XS/S, 64cm length, excellent condition, R200 + delivery. It won't last long — it already has 4 likes and it's only been listed a few days.

👉 Shop it here: yaga.co.za/sloanes-store/product/hbuhvh9b3d8

And if it's already gone by the time you're reading this — keep an eye on my Yaga store for new listings. I add pieces regularly. 🤎

— Sloane xo