Vintage Shearling Women's Coats
Shearling coats are made from recently sheared sheep or lamb's wool. The wool is still intact as it is processed and tanned. It is different from other types of wool because it retains the natural texture of the lamb's coat. After it is processed, it is still lightweight and comes in the form of a natural fleece fabric. This fabric is then used to line coats and outerwear with similar material or different fabrics.
What Types of Shearling Coats Are There?
Shearling coats come in different types and sizes, such as long coats, jackets, shearling jackets with long sleeves, parkas, shawls, sweaters, and more. They vary in fabrics as well, with some shearling coats combined with leather, suede, mink, fur, lambskin, and more. Here are some vintage coat options:
- Ethnic Navajo Moose Print Heavy Shearling Winter Jacket
- Vintage Mid-century Jacques Heim Puffer Sheared Lamb Fur Coat
- Vintage L.L. Bean Shearling Trench Coat with Front Pockets
- 1970's Faux Shearling Penny Lane Coat with a Detachable Belted Design
- Peter Max Vintage Fur-lined Faux Shearling Coat with Shearling Collar
- Vintage 1970's Embroidered Beaded Shearling Boho Coat
- Embroidered Afghan Shearling Sheepskin Boho Jacket
- Vintage Sheepskin Coat with Toggle Leather Faux Fur Shearling
Where Can You Wear Shearling Coats?
Shearling coats are designed for any outdoor occasion, depending on the weather. Some are light enough to wear on a sunny day, while others are specifically designed for cold weather and winter seasons. Here are some options and where to wear them:
- 6K Emporio Armani Toscana Trim Shearling - Because of its ankle length-design, this serves well as an overcoat for dresses and pantsuits. It has a front button closure that may be best worn with only a few buttons fastened.
- VTG Sheepskin Shearling Oversized Women's Hooded Long Coat - This coat is ideal for braving stormy weather. The button closures are widely spaces allowing for easy wearing and removal.
- Vintage 1970's MOD Suede Princess Faux Fur Coat - The design is a bit extravagant for a casual day out, which is why it is best to wear this for a winter occasion.
- Pohjanmaan Turking Shearling Tailored A-Line Long Hooded Coat - The design fits quite nicely with almost any setting, as long as the weather allows you to wear it. It has a hood and a side breasted closure design. It looks more like a trench coat because of its tan color as well.
- Brunello Cucinelli Reversible Shearling Coat - This has a lightweight texture that is ideal for daily use as a coverup.
- Vintage 70's Shearling Leather Trench Coat - This little beauty is a mid-length jacket that is more of a fashion option that combines the functionality of warmth. The fur collar is a little large, but just right for the daring vintage shearling coat fan.
What Materials Can You Combine with Shearling Coats?
There are loads of fabrics that use shearling as a lining or trim. The most common would be the sheepskin coat or sheepskin jacket since it is the most compatible material for shearling. Here are some of the common materials that are used with shearling linings and trims:
- Suede
- Faux Fur
- Leather
- Faux Leather
- Lambskin
- Animal Fur
How Do You Store and Clean Your Shearling Coat?
Storing your shearling coat is very important because you want it to last as long as possible. That is why most vintage shearling coats are still available from the 60's and 70's. In order to keep them good as new, here is what you need to do:
- Store them is a cool, dry place without any sunlight. This prevents any discoloration and warping of the fabrics. The shearling itself needs to be kept dry to prevent molds.
- Always dryclean your shearling coats.
- If it is made of leather, use special leather coat cleaning solutions every few months to keep them looking new.
- For fur, make sure that it doesn't fall off by using special cleaning products only. Never machine wash real fur.
- Keep the sleeves and shape intact by storing your coat with a cushioned hanger. This prevents those annoying shoulder bumps when you use plastic or metal hangers.
- For reversible styles, make sure that you clean both sides.
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