Leopard is the new neutral!

leopard print is the new neutral

Leopard print is hailed as one of the hottest trends for fall 2018, and I couldn’t be happier. I’m not a big fan of minimalism, so when I do prints, I want to do it dramatically. And animal prints bring all the drama!

For me, leopard print is one of these things that have been creeping up on me. As a young adult I used to be all about solid colours and struggled with incorporating prints into my looks, but at some point I found myself having leopard shoes, scarfs, shirts, dresses…

How to do leopard print everyday?

A great way to start out is with accents – a scarf or a collar you can wear with your cardigan are great accents that add a bit of spice to your outfit! This works especially if, for instance, your place of work does not allow for the extravagance of a full leopard shirt or dress. Accessory-wise, I’m partial to a leopard print shoe, and already miss the warmer days when I could wear this outfit!

dress: H&M
shoes: New Look

You can mix things up by using leopard print in different colours – or even mixing different colours of the same print in one outfit if you’re brave (like me).

leopart print faux fur
Collectif Clothing – Pietra Leopard Faux Fur Collar Cardigan
leopard print dress
Miss Candyfloss – Vivianne-Lou – Leopard swing dress
silver leopard print dress
Vivien of Holloway – Jezebel Silver Leopard Bust Dress

Zara – PLISOWANA APASZKA W PANTERKĘ
Zara – PASEK Z NADRUKIEM

And if you’re interested in the history of leopard print, you can always get the book “Fierce! The History of Leopard Print” written by Jo Weldon of New York School of Burlesque.  With its lively narrative, informative sidebars, and stunning images, “Fierce” is a must-have collection for designers and fashionistas of all kinds!

Fierce. The History of Leopard Print by Jo Weldon

Have you got some leopard print in your closet? What are your favourite go-to accessories or clothes? How do you incorporate it into your daily style? Please, share your own tips in the comments!

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