Animal print was across numerous designer collections recently shown in New York, London and Milan. Animal print allows you to be as fierce and prominent or indistinct and reserved as you like. This key trend can be a staple go-to within your wardrobe and can be taken from the office to the weekend with ease. Just by adding a few styled accessories or tonal layers, you can take your inner animal from day to night.
Victoria Beckham knows how to wear Animal Print with ease.
Animal at work
A strong print like animal can be daunting when adding it to your office outfit rotation but here are a few easy tips that can help keep your look boardroom and not standing room only.
When you want to be understated but still on trend, opt for just one item in print, like a pant or jacket. Then style your remaining pieces with a monochromatic palette.
Minimal accessories are key when taking animal print to the office. Leave the hoop earrings and studded stilettos at home and keep the look toned down with basic colours such as beige, grey and black. The Trench coat should be a staple in your wardrobe. A transeasonal piece to take you through all seasons and a perfect option for the office. Don’t always opt for the typical beige and black, mix it up and introduce the animal print with this classic option.
If wearing a skirt or dress to the office, keep the length midi. Work on layering your top half to balance your look. Think a leopard print midi dress teamed back with a beige cashmere sweater, fitted black blazer and black ankle boot for a statement office look.
Animal out in the day
Take your bold animal out in daylight and pair it back with a designer sneaker for an on trend street look
Don’t be afraid to mix textures with print. Materials such as knits, denim, and silk work well but keeping within the neutral colour palette for a balanced look. Play with animal print accessories such as scarfs, bags and shoes to give your basic monochrome look an edgy lift.
Animal on the prowl
A night on the town is the perfect opportunity to embrace head to toe animal print. Let your inner disco out with statement accessories and a bold red lip to take your animal expression to the next level. Don’t be afraid to mix and match your print with colour. I love how this women isn’t afraid and styled a bright orange silk top, worn back with her on trend animal print. A great option for day or night.
Animal print at night is the perfect opportunity to show a little skin. Think print silk slip dresses, a romantic sheer blouse, or a stripe mini with fringing. Tom FordRebecca Frost
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