Law of the Jungle: Tutorial on Animal Prints

         I am just going to quickly address an issue which has been bothering me for some time now. It seems that many people still do not know how to effectively wear animal prints. I understand that people see many photos in magazines of celebrities dressing in animal prints, but not all of the examples are good ones. We have all seen what can happen when animal prints go wrong, but let me refresh your memory on some basic rules:
Less is More
          Animal prints are high frequency patterns. That means you need less of these prints to make you stand out (in a good way). Pairing leopard print with a Neutral Black is often the best choice, especially for more formal occasions. If you are unsure of how much to wear at first, it is always better to play it safe. Start with accessories and work your way up. Make sure your leopard print is on high quality fabric! Stay away from Velvet or Spandex! Try these simple suggestions:

       

Soothe the Savage Beast

        Try not to wear anything overly revealing. Animal prints have a seductive quality to them. Wearing something too revealing can often look trashy...which isn't what you're going for. In some instances, the less skin you show, the more the print highlights your figure. If you are going to wear animal print lingerie, try starting with something subdued. You want your man to find you sexy not scary.

Optical Illusions

      Avoid mixing prints with other animal print or high frequency patterns. It isn't terrible if you mix prints with a shirt that has some text or a jacket with some studs but try to avoid competitive prints like polka dots and stripes.

Finding your spots

         Avoid crazy permanent experiments with prints, such as tattoos or hairstyles. These can be costly and regrettable. Wearing prints can take some time to figure out but you will look classy when you get it right.

Try to find new and creative ways to integrate animal prints into your sense of style. Be creative and experiment. 

 

Final Advice

DON'T overuse colours such as neons, yellow, green purple.

DO pair animal print with neutral or solid colours such as black, white, beige, pink, or red.

DONT use animal prints to look trashy.

DO use animal print as a subtle accent to complete any outfit.

DON'T mix animals prints or other high frequency patterns.

DO find combinations of clothes you can wear in various ways with your animal print.

DONT leave the house looking stupid or trashy.

DO ask for help when you are unsure.