Just when you thought animal prints were becoming a trend of the past, lashings of exotic prints and colors appeared on the Fall 2010 runways. From Dries Van Noten to Louis Vuitton, designers gave us a variety of printed attire to fashionably adorn our bodies.
One of those trends that seem to creep back in as quickly as it left, animal prints have become a fashion must-have for most this season.
Once limited to basic black and brown color combinations, this season we’re seeing animal prints in a wide array of colors.
From Rihanna to Keri Hilson, we’ve featured some of the most stylish Mesdames fiercefully rocking animal prints.
Mix and matching the same print but in different colors, adds an interesting flair to basic animal print attire. If you’re not bold enough to mix and match clothes, choose accessories that can give you a subtle yet bold look.
Animal print shoes are best worn with solid colors or very subtle ensembles. Wearing animal print shoes with an animal print skirt or shirt can become animal print over-kill.
Animal prints come in a wide array of styles. For an elegant look, choose a print that is ornamented with lace other elegant adornments.
Wear minimal accessories with animal prints. Because the prints are so busy, accessories fight visually with the pattern.
Break up a full animal print dress or jumpsuit with a solid color belt if you’d like to tone down the look. This of course isn’t mandatory as full animal prints with no added accessories look just as fabulous.
As the weather cools down and scarves are a must-have accessory, step out of your comfort zone and choose animal print scarves for am extra flair. If you’re unsure of animal prints, a scarf or other accessories is the best way to test out this trend.
Besides scarves, animal print handbags are another fun accessory to turn a boring outfit into a bold fashion statement.
When choosing a handbag to wear with an animal print ensemble, choose a neutral or basic bag to ensure that you look isn’t too busy.
Basic animal print minis are fun and flirty. With minimum accessories to add, the look is easy yet trendy.
Flatter your figure when wearing animal prints. All over prints look best on very fit figures. Use this to your advantage by drawing attention away from flawed areas with wild prints.
