Leopard print and the color red are both bold statements.
You have to be a little careful in how you mix the two.
Here are a few tips to keep from looking like a lady of the night:
Rule 1: Be sure to smile.
I don't think working girls smile very much. Well...that is what I've heard.
Rule 2: Let one "dominate" more than the other.
You don't want to have them competing.
I let the red take center stage here and threw in the leopard print as an accent.
Rule 3: Anchor the style with either a dark or a neutral piece.
Here I chose a navy blue pleated skirt (the pleats add a prim + proper feel).
Blouse - Jason Wu for Target (Purchase HERE)
Skirt - WallpapHer via Nordstrom
Shoes - Cole Haan (Similar HERE)
Bag - Fossil
Watch - Michael Kors (Purchase HERE)
Earrings - Anthropologie
Belt - Nordstrom
Rule 4: Stay away from form-fitting pieces when wearing this combination.
Unless you are in Vegas. In which case you should not wear a pleated skirt.
Would you wear leopard print and a bold red together? How about to the office?
36 comments:
Very good tips! After years of making fun of leopard (thinking its only for strippers and sorority girls), I've totally jumped on the leopard bandwagon and I'm hooked :)
@ granola2glam - haha! I love that you thought of strippers AND sorority girls in the same reference. So funny. :-)
i love this! it is tough to keep it classy with leopard... but you nailed it!
@ Lori - Awww, thanks girl! So sweet :-)
Marion
Cute outfit. Love the pop of red.
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I like No. 1. It's the best accessory.
Love leopard prints! Love those shoes! Love leopard with red!
Marion,
You nailed it and your tips are awesome. I recently just started wearing leopard and the more tips I acquire the more I want to wear them.
Ps. Your pleated skirt is amazing I love it.
love that pleated skirt! and of course anything leopard! you look fabulous!
xx
Love this outfit, Marion! That pleated skirt is gorgeous on you! You look very classy as always :)
I do wear my leopard flats to my office but that's it. I'm waiting for one of my co-workers to wear those leopard print jeans paired with leather or something equally inappropriate. :)
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
You look adorable! Loving the pleats and the mix of red/leopard! :)
xo Lynzy
Love it.
Sophisticated with a touch of hot mama.
Very nice.
lovely skirt!
OMG I love this combo!
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gorgeous!
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love the outfit - how classy & put together it looks! i would totally want to rock something like this to work ;)
I just pinned your outfit. I love how you put together all of the different pieces!
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Great outfit, you look gorgeous!
Love this combo! You definitely made it look classy!
Love this outfit, especially the skirt. You look gorgeous :)
Love, Elizabeth xx
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Love this look! I would wear this outfit, just as you show it to the office. I think it looks very stylish but still professional. How says we can't have fun at the office?
I love this pairing! I'm usually not a fan of red, but seeing it on you, I may have to try it out.
I also have those leopard print pumps and LOVE them!!
You look fab today! :)
-Emily
Oh yes, I've worn this combo to work! Love your take on it...those pumps are awesome!
LOVE how you combined them - great tips!
Love the bold pairing and how you made it work appropriate! Thanks so so much for participating in Work It Wednesday! Looking forward to next week!
Laura @ A Little Bit of Lacquer
I love this look on you! Red and leopard make a fabulous pair!
Super cute - I love how well it all looks together!
Lucky girl! I wanted that blouse ;) Love your pairing of leopard pumps. xo, tasha
Lol on the call girl question.....I love your sense of humor! Beautiful outfit and I'm really digging the way you tied in the bag ;)
Oh girl I love this combo. Adding in a fun print like leopard or python always spices things up, but I agree with you that you have to keep balance in mind. It can go from trendy to costume-y (or street walker, ha!) in the blink of an eye.
Loving that top, too! Very flattering.
Wow, I love your pleated skirt :D It's so good to give such advises !
Kisses xx
love leopard and red - you did a great job with both here - not tooooo much.
thanks so much for stopping by! your blog is terrific. love your outfit here.... i'm a huge fan of target and leopard pumps.
xoxo
jasmine
That leopard looks awesome with navy and red. LOVE your accordion skirt.
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Leopard and red is such a classy combo the way you styled it here...bravo!
I was actually wearing red and leopard the day you posted this, and I haven't had a chance to make it over to comment! I wore a red sweater cardigan with neutral pants and leopard pumps. Such a fun combo! And you look beautiful in it!
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