Leopard print: How to wear it and what to buy

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Leopard print fashion

by Ellen Kerry |
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Leopard, like stripes or a decent trench, is a must for a discerning fashionista’s wardrobe. If you’re lacking in big cat prints, your lifestyle is like a fish and chip shop without vinegar. Like cheese without pickle. Kanye without Kim. See what we're getting at?

When donning the fiercest of prints, there are a few things to bear in mind to avoid looking like 80s barmaid. Unless that’s something you covet, of course.

  1. As tempting as it is to pile on the print, abstain. Double or triple leopard is an attack on the senses and only looks good on an Amazonian model strutting down the Paris Fashion Week catwalks.
  1. A red lip looks incred with leopard print. BUT only a red lip. Heavy eye shadow, too much blush or an over-styled ‘do will take your cool girl leopard into trashy territory.
  1. Surprise people with your canny ability to play down your meow print a la A list celebs. Team a tailored coat with laidback separates and kicks for instant off-duty model styling.
  1. Leopard print lurrrves OTT jewellery. But, guess what? It’s no good for it! Don’t allow this sartorial bad relationship to happen on you.

Ready to commit? Here are some key pieces to invest in...

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Leopard print fashion ideas

Leopard Tote Bag, £19.991 of 14

Leopard Tote Bag, £19.99

Liquorish midi dress with frill detail in green leopard print, £362 of 14

Liquorish midi dress with frill detail in green leopard print, £36

Plus Leopard Print Duster, £17.603 of 14

Plus Leopard Print Duster, £17.60

Hype Backpack, £24.994 of 14

Hype Backpack, £24.99

ASOS DESIGN Curve midi cami slip dress in leopard print, £205 of 14

ASOS DESIGN Curve midi cami slip dress in leopard print, £20

Leopard Thermal Insulated Flask Bottle, £9.996 of 14

Leopard Thermal Insulated Flask Bottle, £9.99

Clarks Women's Glove Puppet Loafers, from £22.167 of 14

Clarks Women's Glove Puppet Loafers, from £22.16

Women's Leopard Splodge Print LUX Sweat, £528 of 14

Women's Leopard Splodge Print LUX Sweat, £52

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Leopard Print Jersey Slip Midi Dress, £129 of 14

Leopard Print Jersey Slip Midi Dress, £12

Leopard Print Hair Scrunchie, £1.8910 of 14

Leopard Print Hair Scrunchie, £1.89

Plus Satin Leopard Shirt, £17.6011 of 14

Plus Satin Leopard Shirt, £17.60

My Accessories London leopard print scarf, £13.5012 of 14

My Accessories London leopard print scarf, £13.50

Joules Women's Molly Welly Wellington Boots, from £30.3013 of 14

Joules Women's Molly Welly Wellington Boots, from £30.30

Daisy Street mini skirt with front splits in leopard print, £17.9914 of 14

Daisy Street mini skirt with front splits in leopard print, £17.99

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