One of my favorite trends by FAR is animal print, particularly leopard and cheetah! This style is so easy to rock in a bold print or a classic accent piece like a cell phone case, watch band, or jewelry.
I love this sweater from Anthropologie. It is truly one of my favorite winter pieces and it’s so easy to dress up with black jeans and heeled boots, or dress down with combat boots and denim. For this photo, I chose to style the sweater with black jeans, black boots, and leopard socks and glasses. This outfit is easy to mimic at home with black or blue denim/leggings and brown or black boots. If you do mix patterns or wear multiple pieces with the animal print (as I am in this photo with the print on my sweater, glasses, and socks) make sure they are different sizes and scales so they compliment each other.
Check out the details on my outfit below, and I’ll also list some of my favorite leopard and cheetah pieces for this season!
Unfortunately, this Anthropologie is no longer available so check out my other sweater recommendations below! I absolutely love the look of these cardigans, and this is such a cozy and relaxed way to boldly rock a cheetah or leopard print. I also really like these simple long sleeve tees that would look great french tucked into your jeans for work or a casual date 🙂
My personal favorite way to wear a leopard or cheetah print is on a dress! I am such a fan of dresses and midi skirts and it is my go to outfit in warmer weather because they are comfortable and easy to dress up and down. My favorite dress is the first pleated style from Banana Republic. It is a beautiful, feminine dress with a length and fit that is so easy to wear! Additionally, the leopard print is small scale so it looks delicate and is not too bold for someone that wants to test out the trend! The other mini dresses and the midi dress (usually goes below the knee but not a full maxi) would look so cute with a black boot and a black moto jacket. I also included a super cute jumpsuit and another mini dress from SHEIN with a general animal print I love. It looks exactly like a JCrew dress for a fraction of the price!
A super unexpected and fun way to rock a leopard or cheetah print is on your activewear! Nothing will get me to the gym like a super cute outfit, and I love these leggings, biker shorts, and sneakers. The pullover would look great to wear running errands after a workout too. Biker shorts are another huge trend that I will most certainly write about later. I didn’t think I could pull them off (especially because I’m short) but if you find the right fabric they are very flattering. I prefer a plain black or patterned short (like these leopard ones) and I stay away from light colors because I don’t think they compliment my body or skin tone.
My last favorite way to rock this trend is on a shoe. It can be a hint of fun on an overall neutral and classic outfit. For example, I love wearing black, white, or tan jeans and shirts with a leopard shoe. I also love wearing blue denim with a leopard slide on because it provides a more casual look. These strappy heels from Lulu’s are so cute and would be perfect for a date with jeans or a skirt. I also really love these slip ons, especially the Birdies brand. They really do feel like you are wearing a slipper but they are SO cute. Right now the most important shoe feature for me is comfort because no one feels or looks confident in shoes with blisters and soreness, no matter how cute they are!
What is your favorite animal print? Do you rock leopard and cheetah like it’s your job, or are you still a little uncomfortable wearing a bold print? I hope my tips helped you feel like you can pull this off any day, any week! Comment if you have any questions about this trend with your wardrobe and I’ll be happy to help! Have a great rest of your Sunday 🙂
