Cheetah, zebra, and leopards oh my! No doubt my first post involving animal print will NOT be my last. One of the most electric ways to add flavor to any type of outfit, in any season, is with some purrrrint. (yeah I did it, so pick your next move; either leave or live with it)
The idea of adding some extra umphf can be intimidating, everyone knows the dangers of going full print… so sometimes it gets passed over as a legitimate option. It is time to remember the art of the subtle. So today’s teaching moment is; when you are dealing with a hi-impact item, it is possible to create a whole effect without over-coordinating or drowning in a print explosion.
(Disaster.)
Here is an example of a recently worn fit that was kept from being too predictable and casual with the addition of some edge courtesy of some cheetah.
1. The Dress
(ignore the random fut hat in this girl’s look)
H&M on sale cheap, cheap, cheap. Light, fun, not 1990’s denim dress,with interesting detail on the front and poof in the sleeves to add interest. By itself, pretty and flattering… but not noteworthy enough on the solo.
2. The Belt
Since the dress was bought on the cheap, cheap, cheap… it might have been a few sizes too wide. Being a belt was necessary for figure defining (a sack = not attractive), this is where the choice happened. Interesting belt? Then the shoes better compliment. Want to add magic with the shoe selection? Then the belt better not try to steal the show.
Accessories are meant to compliment, not compete; either with each other orrr the look as a whole.
In this case, sturdy and structured to avoid looking sloppy but not enough to call attention.
3. The Shoes
Steve Madden ankle boots. Its warm enough out and I didn’t want to compete with the brown and dilute the effect with tights, so tiny feet socks to avoid both blisters and looking unpolished by having socks sticking out.
These shoes make a pretty loud statement. Annnndd give the jean dress enough edge to make the outfit both noteworthy and ooh laLaaa. Classic example of a more hardcore option paired with feminine fun to avoid blending in, and the use of animal print in small doses keeps it perfectly wearable for this week’s Friday Casual in the office.
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* meow.*
a.teaching.moment 