Animal Print fashion for women

Animal print clothing and accessories are key fashion staples. Although it’s a big fashion trend on the runways now, animal prints never seem to go out of style. In fact, I don’t think animal prints such as; leopard, ocelot, jaguar or cheetah prints are a trend at all. I think animal prints are completely a classic now. Designers are creating outstanding pieces that function like neutrals in a wardrobe. You can use an animal print piece to make your outfit pop. It brings up your fashion sense a few notches by adding pop and personality. If you don’t wear animal print clothing and accessories from head to toe, you will appear confident, like you know what you’re doing and not just trying to look hip. One great piece is sufficient. Less is more in this case.

Leopard print sometimes known as “cat” print, was made famous by designer Norman Norell in the 1940s and animal prints have been a symbol of luxury and glamour ever since then. Every couple of years, fashion gurus worldwide predict animal print as the next hot trend, when actually it’s a style staple that is here to stay. This is a good thing, when you see something you like or a fantastic deal, get it, because you know that it will be “in” for years to come.

There really is an animal print for everyone. It can be a fashion disaster or a fashion statement, depending upon how you wear it. Even though it seems as if animal print comes in and out of style every couple of years, it's always in and always glamorous. Find out how to wear it right, and what to wear it with by checking out some of my put-together outfits below.

If your style is more classic in nature, try a beautiful leopard print coat with a simple black dress underneath. Keep it coordinated with the rest of your accessories because you don’t want to overpower the rest of the look. Red lips would be a perfect match with this outfit. If you are normally an understated dresser, then select just a small leopard print item. A bolder and more fashion forward look would be a knee length leopard print coat.

There are fabulous faux leopard fur coats available so one can still get a classic chic look without harming animals. Fake is the new real and many designers are taking note and making fake animal print look just as real as ever. And, you will feel better than ever knowing that you are saving an animal.

A short jacket may be more your style. It can be very glamorous, and perfect even for evening wear, or to be worn as a short everyday winter jacket with jeans. Leopard print faux fur is a great alternative to the biker or military style look.

Faux fur coats can be worn loose or belted depending upon the rest of your outfit.

Scarves are another great idea if you want to keep your style understated. However, when doing an animal print scarf, be sure to make the rest of your outfit simple.

Plum, pink, and dark cherry red nail polish are great accent colors to set off animal print clothing.

Pick out a pair of vintage designer sunglasses that will look fabulous with any animal print wardrobe.

Adding plum shades and gloves can add some sophistication to an evening wear ensemble.

A leopard print tunic with skinny jeans and metallic accessories make a statement.

Most of all, have fun with your wardrobe. Add a little zing and pizazz to your outfits by wearing an animal print piece that is unusual and maybe even a little eccentric.