Trends come and go but animal prints are timeless. They just rise and fall on popularity every year so it’s safe to say that one must own at least a few animal print staples in their wardrobe. We all feel the urge to go matchy, but try not combining and matching two prints. Go for matching your accessories with the print you choose. For instance, if you wear leopard printed boots, could go for a tiny purse in leopard print. If you choose a tiger print skirt you could pair it with a plain white shirt and a tiger print scarf. The key here is staying minimal and not screaming jungle. Although animal prints are bold and quirky you can find ways to make them look posh. Choose timeless silhouettes that flatter your body shape. Clean classic lines like pencil skirts, shirt dresses, a cashmere cardigan, a zebra trench and a tiger sheath dress. Avoid wearing animal prints that are frilly and shiny as they would instantly make you go from fab to drab.
Stick to solid colours rather than using multiple prints and producing a clash of patterns. As a result, the focus will be on the animal prints themselves. Stick to the natural colours found in animal patterns, pair it with solid neutral colours like white, black, brown, khaki, camel, or taupe. If you’re the bold type, then you can choose colors such as red or oxblood paired with leopard prints. Animal prints can also be worn with emerald green, orange, and denim. You could also opt for red tones, especially burgundy colours, for a sultry effect. If you’re not a huge fan of animal prints but want to incorporate them into your personal style because you enjoy being trendy, look to your accessories. They offer a way to add animal prints to your wardrobe subtly. Try wearing an animal print belt with an oversize shirt. Sling on an animal print crossbody bag or carry an oversize tote. During cooler weather, keep your head warm with an animal print bucket hat and matching scarf or gloves.
When you’re picking out your animal print garment or accessory, consider where you’ll be wearing the item. If you’re heading into a business meeting where you’re going to be giving a speech in front of your peers, you’ll want to look professional. The surest way to wear animal prints to work is to wear them with classic pieces. When it comes to the corporate world, deciding what fashion statements and trends are appropriate and a tad too much can be a fine line. But since we’re treating animal prints as a bold neutral, we think it can be done. A good rule of thumb is to tone down the boldness of animal prints with subdued classics. Classic pieces such as black blazers, black dress pants, and white button-up blouses do wonders to neutralize the stand-out effect of animal prints. For example, wearing a leopard print blouse tucked into a pair of high-waisted black slacks and under a black blazer is a great way to rock animal prints in your work outfit without losing out on the professional appeal.
My style is as follows: blouse Bella Barnett (use code TLF15 for a $15 off), skirt Liu Jo, shoes SJP, bag Ralph Lauren.
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