How To Make Animal Print Work

Finessing the balance between elegance and funk.

POSTED 02.06.26 14:13 BY JUDE ARAIM

I, for one, am an animal print enthusiast. I remember buying my first pair of cheetah print Adidas trainers and refusing to wear anything else. I felt cool and I know I looked cool.

But I also understand that avoiding animal print is sometimes safer than trying it.

I think the top struggle is trying not to overdo it. You want to find that ideal balance between elegance and funky without the risk of it looking too tacky or in-your-face.

The main advice I would give to you is to try approaching animal print like how you would climb a ladder. Start with something simple, level up, then become an animal print pro.

Start With Something Simple

Wearing something as small as a leopard print headband or sneakers can add a stunning touch to your outfit choices.

This works especially well when paired with a black-based outfit, such as black cargos and a black tight-fitting tee. It really draws attention to the quirky elements within your personality without shoving eccentricity into people's faces.

Level-Up

Once you feel comfortable incorporating these small changes, try levelling up with a bolder look.

Perhaps a strappy lace-trimmed leopard print dress paired with a pop of red shoes, red handbag, or red lining. Think Janice from F.R.I.E.N.D.S who is often dressed in a mix of red and leopard print.

Jewellery can make all the difference too.

Wearing simple gold studs or even chunky gold hoops (which I love to wear) really helps to accentuate your inner funk.

Animal Print Like A Pro

When you start loving animal print, you want it everywhere.

You can start bringing in two, three, four, or even five animal print pieces to your outfit.

ASOS has brought in their new summery co-ord off-the-shoulder leopard print and zebra print matching sets for all you animal print enthusiasts.

The trick is to style with the word chic in mind. If you are incorporating multiple pieces of animal print, I would recommend slicking back your hair and wearing simple pieces of jewellery. The main centerpiece needs to be the animal print after all.

Try taking a plunge into the animal print pool. You might love it. You might hate it.

But life is too short to not try!

Animal print is all about confidence — start small, then turn the chaos into chic.
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How To Make Animal Print Work

Start With Something Simple

Level-Up

Animal Print Like A Pro

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