Animal print is big for fall/winter 2010, but it can be a tricky trend to navigate. Keep the following in mind (to reduce the risk of looking like a 65-but-dresses-tacky-25-year old on a Vegas trip with her girlfriends):
- Choose pieces that are either classic or a little bit fun. And when I say “a little bit fun,” I mean physically little. One small cheetah-print bangle is cute and gives your outfit some snap; an armful of African-inspired bracelets is a no-go.
- One animal-related item at a time. Do not be that girl who wears the cheetah cardigan with the zebra pumps and carries a giraffe bag. Frankly, you’re not even allowed to wear three all-cheetah items. Ease into the trend.
- Wear the animal print on a part of your body you want to accentuate/call attention to. So if you’re not a fan of your waist, maybe the animal print top isn’t for you. Another reason to love animal print pumps/flats– they look great on everyone.
- Scared of animal print? Easy does it; start with accessories. An animal print scarf or handbag, for example.
A few ideas to get you started:
Is animal print a trend you’d try?
Awesome post! I love animal print- that cardigan is really cute! Where is it from?
I’ve never tried animal print (I always thought it was a little gaudy), but I love these pieces! I like the idea of a scarf or shoes- easy way to try the trend out!
YES! I love animal print! Do you think it’s here to stay, or is it just a FW10 thing?
Great post! Love the DVF scarf!
Oooo I love the ballet flats, too cute.
I think leopard is my favorite animal print! The cardigan above is adorable, as well as the scarf.