I’ve always been a sucker for a really good leopard or cheetah print. I have a few throw pillows in my home and I am lusting for a cheetah stair runner but haven’t found a print in carpet stores that it just right. I also have a handful of leopard pieces in my closet that include a wrap-around dress, two pairs of shoes, a belt and matching clutch and a winter coat. I gravitate to wearing it with black, brown and pops of red – I think it is so stunning to have such a vibrant pattern and color combo in the winter when we see a lot of grey and black.
The combination of leopard, black and red can translate to special occasions, therefore, I tend not to wear it as often as I want and then, mostly in the evening. This is a real problem for me because I want to wear the things that I love, but I find myself standing in front of my mirror wondering if I can get away with it in the daytime. To further complicate this very serious fashion dilemma, leopard prints are typically reproduced in faux fur or printed on calf hair and I usually wear them exclusively in the colder months. Fur in the summer can be a challenge…unless you live in Alaska.
Wearing my favorite print during the day and all year was easily resolved with denim. For a more casual look, I have been pairing leopard with jeans and chambray shirts for everyday style. If you use leopard pieces as an accent like a clutch, shoes or skinny belt, you can easily wear it in the summer months. It looks so amazing with blue that I am more convinced than ever that leopard is a neutral.
Leopard Print Every Day & All Year
Look how gorgeous this cheetah print is with dark washed denim. I’m in love with fold over clutches, you can get one similar to this on Etsy!
This scarf completely transforms this outfit.
This is such a casual, yet elegant look.
Converse sneakers in leopard print with light blue soles.
Love these pumps with boyfriend jeans.
Here is a great way to wear leopard in the summer – white jeans and a light blue button down shirt.
A slim leopard belt on dark washed jeans.
You can easily replace the red with a pink element, look how fabulous it looks with this pink clutch.
