Unleash Your Inner Wild Cat – How To Wear Leopard Print Fashion

Here I am sitting in my backyard on a super warm September afternoon wearing my latest Leopard print shirt and a pair of leggings. For a split of a second, the thought of Peggy Bundy, the iconic leopard fashionasta from Married With Children, pops into my head and I smile. If you Google Peggy Bundy’s images, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about; Leopard prints. Peggy mastered the art of wearing Leopard print fashion to the point of turning it into the character’s chief look. She was a pioneer Camp fashionista.

But if you thought at one point that Leopard print is Peggy’s tacky look, think again. This sexy print is crashing the internet as we “read” and is trending in every fashion outlet. Unlike Peggy’s time, Leopard print has evolved into an elegant look which embodies feminine confidence and vitality. Not only that, but the print is applied in different types of fabrics from silk to knits, vegan leather and more. Designers are adopting Leopard prints in creative cuts and products which makes it that much more exciting to wear the print.

How To Wear Leopard Print

Wearing leopard print is fun and easy to learn. There are endless styles and different pieces you can pair well with pretty much everything in your wardrobe. Here are some suggestions on how to wear leopard print:

Leopard print top

A top, whether it’s a shirt or a knit in this print, goes nicely with denim or leather including skirts and pants. It’s a simple way to look fashion forward and up to date. At the same time, you can wear a shirt any time of the year with or without a blazer.

Leopard print dress

I think wearing leopard print dresses is super chic and elegant, as long as one picks a mature style. Being over 40, I cannot imagine myself wearing a tight and over the knee dress in this print. Now that would be something Peggy might like, but for a professional look, I’d stay away from youthful styles in this print and opt for more feminine flowing patterns.

Leopard print skirt

With so many color combinations and cuts, a leopard skirt is very versatile and fun to wear with any matching top. I would even opt to wear a brown print skirt with a red, hot pink or even orange top to preppy the look.

Leopard pants

A pair of tight pants in this print are super sexy and fierce and are nice to wear on weekends or at a casual social event. However, if you are looking for a professional look, go with a straight cut or palazzo style pants.

Leopard shoes

We all should have a pair of leopard shoes in our closets! Seriously, I think mine are over 15 years old and I still love wearing them. They are classic and are great to wear with solid color outfits and dresses. Pair them with a black dress, red suit or any neutral outfits and you’ll instantly love the look.

Leopard print coat

Winter can be long and dull in some parts of the USA and Canada and wearing parkas every day is so mundane. Why not spice up the look with a great wild cat print coat? They can totally lift up the spirit and excite the audience around you with this conversation piece.

Accessories

Now if you are not comfortable wearing the print, there are other options to enjoy the style. You could opt for a nice handbag, a scarf, a pair of gloves or even a hat. In any case, as I mentioned before, the print is very versatile and will go well with many pieces.

Summary

Well I hope this blog will help you make the best buying decision when it comes to leopard print fashion this fall and winter. For some fun ideas on how I wear this feline print, check out this style blog.

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