Fur Collar Jacket Guide: 5 Warm Styles and How to Wear Them

A fur collar jacket is one of the warmest styles you can wear, because the collar protects the part of your body that loses heat fastest: your neck. This guide explains what a fur collar actually is, the five warmest styles, how to wear them and how to keep the collar looking good.

What a Fur Collar Jacket Really Is

On most flight style jackets, the collar is not fur from a wild animal. It is the wool side of shearling, which is sheepskin with the wool left on. The thick, dense pile traps air and keeps wind away from your neck and chin. On some jackets the collar is removable, so you can wear the jacket open in mild weather and add the collar when it gets cold.

5 Fur Collar Jacket Styles Worth Knowing

1. The G1 flight jacket

A leather jacket with a wool collar, knitted cuffs and a waist band. It is the style behind the Top Gun look. See our G1 jacket guide and the Top Gun style jacket.

2. The B3 bomber

The warmest of the bomber family, with a full wool lining and a wide collar. Our B3 bomber jacket guide explains the history and fit, and the B3 bomber aviator jacket is a good example.

3. The B6 bomber

A shorter, lighter cousin of the B3, ideal if you want a collar without so much bulk. Read our B6 bomber jacket guide.

4. The women’s shearling bomber

Cut closer to the body, with the same deep collar. The Katie McGrath style B3 shearling jacket shows how it looks on women. Also see our women’s sheepskin bomber guide.

5. The shearling collar biker jacket

A black leather biker jacket with a wool collar mixes edge with warmth. Browse the biker jackets.

How to Wear a Fur Collar Jacket

• With denim: straight jeans, a plain tee and boots is the easiest outfit.
• With knitwear: a thin roll neck under the jacket keeps your neck warm without crowding the collar.
• Open or closed: wear it open in mild weather and zipped with the collar up in freezing wind.
• Keep the rest simple: the collar is the statement, so choose plain trousers and a clean shoe.

Fit matters as much as style. If the collar sits too tight against your neck, the jacket will feel cramped, and if it stands too far away, cold air gets in. Try the jacket zipped with a thin layer underneath, turn your head from side to side and check that the collar moves with you.

Caring for the Collar

Brush the wool gently with a soft brush, and fluff it with your fingers if it flattens. If it gets wet, blot it and let it dry away from heat. Never use a hairdryer. Keep perfume and hairspray away from the wool, because they can leave marks. More tips are in our shearling jacket care guide.

Choosing the Right Size

A deep collar adds bulk around the neck, so make sure the jacket closes without strain when you wear a thin layer. Check the size chart and our size guide before ordering. Standard sizes can be returned within 30 days, but custom sizes cannot.

Common Questions

Is a fur collar jacket too warm for mild weather?

Not if the collar is removable or the jacket can be worn open. Most people wear them in the cold months.

Does a fur collar jacket suit everyone?

Yes. Choose a shorter collar if you have a short neck, and a wider collar if you want a bolder look.

Can the collar be replaced?

That depends on the jacket. Contact us through the contact page with a photo and we will let you know.

Where do I find more styles?

See the shearling jackets collection or the full shop.