If there is one print I go crazy for but only recently in the last couple of years found the confidence to wear, it is leopard print. It is a print that has dominated the catwalks for years gone by and I don’t see it disappearing any time soon. For me its all about control, you know that little old rule of less is more. I think that is so true with this print. I’ve gone from only owning a pair of ankle boots and a coat to having another pair of boots, a scarf, a skirt (or two) and now a shirt. Oh how I love this shirt, and it seems so many of you do too. I find myself regularly scrolling through Instagram or Pinterest looking for outfit inspiration on how best to wear it so I thought I would share some of my tips with you.
But first, lets discuss this pyjama style shirt a little more. My new style love. So far I have only paired it with my high waist denim cut off jeans. I am really looking forward to the sunshine coming out and wearing it with my denim skirt or a pair of cut off denim shirts, for me it works best with denim but I am wondering how it would look with a pleated skirt or culottes. I love the style and relaxed cut of these shirts, I need to find some more.
And now back to the print. As prints go, leopard can be a bit sassy so as I am very quickly approaching forty I am trying my best to be mindful of how and when I wear it. I have made a few mistakes in the past. I guess that’s how you learn what works right? I once had a faux fur coat and as much as I adored it, it just felt too much and I found Mr H doing his best to deter me from wearing it. And so, moving forward I am trying to be less Bet Lynch and more Carrie Bradshaw in my choices. There are certain ways leopard print can look a little tacky, but when it’s styled well it looks more amazing than crazy.
And so here are my tips for wearing leopard print…
- Keep the rest of your outfit quite simple. Let the print make the outfit, I tend to treat leopard print as an accessory and build an outfit around it. For some this type of print is a little out there, its bold and often a statement piece. I say let it shine.
- Some would disagree but I would say wear one leopard print item at a time. Don’t be pairing a coat with matching bag and shoes, although if you do want to match your accessories then go for leopard print shoes and a handbag and keep the rest of the outfit plain.
- Add a pop of pretty colour. One of my favourite colour combinations is pink and leopard print – striking but such a pretty combination. Other favourites would be mint green and red.
- Don’t forget to accessorise. The easiest way to wear leopard print is with a killer shoe, a snazzy scarf, sunglasses or a handbag. That reminds me, I need a handbag!
- A little contradiction to point 1, in my defence I started to write this post before I paired my leopard print scarf with a striped breton. What a revelation, definitely a combination I will wear again.
How would you style leopard print? I would love to know in the comments. And if you need inspiration then pop over to my style loves page where I have added my favourite leopard print bits from the high street in a little collection for you.
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I’m Kerri-Ann or KA as my friends call me, always found with a cup of coffee in one hand and my camera in the other. I have a huge passion for photography, fitness, fashion and family travel. I started this blog in 2014. It began as my creative outlet after becoming a mummy to our little boy George Archie. I started out blogging about parenting and over the years it has evolved into a blog that covers lifestyle, fashion, family and travel. Today TheKAEdit is ultimately a life and style blog. Thank you for reading x x
I love this shirt and it’s so flattering on you. I agree with one leopard print item at a time, because I find it too much if there’s more than one. LOVE your styling in this post xx
The style is definitely a new favourite and thank you love x
This shirt really suits you. I have a dress that’s black at the top with a leopard print skirt part but I’ve not been brave enough to wear it yet even though it’s been in the wardrobe for years!
Aww thank you, definitely glad I didn’t send it back – you should try
I’ve always been a bit wary of leopard print, I had a cardigan years ago that I loved but it just didn’t quite go. I bought a top last year and packed it off to charity recently as I know I’ll never wear it. Saying that though, I did pick up a black and grey leopard print skirt from Tu at Sainsburys and I love it. The key is definitely keeping the rest of the outfit simple. x
I think its one of those prints that either works for you or it doesn’t, I could see you wearing a maxi skirt!
You know me, I’m a huge leopard print fan and definitely don’t need any convincing to wear it. Love all your choices x
I love that we have a shared love for leopard print x
Ooh I do love a bit of animal print and you look absolutely amazing in these pieces. I need to add to my print wardrobe and that scarf could be the perfect addition. Thanks for the tips xx
Its such a great print isn’t it. I’m always drawn to it. I love the scarf, theres a couple on Zara at the minute and headscarfs which would be perfect for Spain in August x
I did a post on leopard print yesterday and a handbag is top of my list too! I do love how you’ve styled it with pink, just gorgeous 🙂 xx
Oh did you, I’ll have to give it a little read x