Happy Monday. My day started out with a wonderful style question:
What does one pair with a leopard print pencil skirt?
First off-I L.O.V.E. animal print and have a few basic style rules that should help you navigate on how to wear this print to your best advantage:
1. Wear only ONE animal print at a time. Translation. The only time different animal prints should be paired together is at the Zoo and even then it can get dicey.(Translation) I don’t recommend pairing a leopard print with a zebra print. Choose one print and stick to that as being your statement piece.
2. Leopard is a neutral.. Feel free to pair your animal print item with just about anything and everything but use restraint. Leopard can be paired with solid colors from black to vibrant hues, stripes, plaids and denim. However, it’s best to choose ONE and make your outfit cohesive.

Plush pairing: Plaid & Animal Print
3. Fit is Key This rule is the number one mantra for looking chic! Like anything and everything you wear fit is the absolute deal maker or breaker when it comes to looking your best.
4. Faux is the ONLY way to go! I am a major animal advocate so I must say that FAUX is the only way to go when it comes to purchasing animal print anything. Faux animal prints have gotten so high tech they look like the real thing and nobody gets hurt
Top it OFF: A basic white blouse or tee, a beautiful red sweater or blouse, basic black crew, sweater or jacket or opt out for a tan plan.
Jacket options to layer over animal print skirts are endless: Go bright to black, denim and motorcycle styles. All work well just make sure you check proportion for your body type.
Footwear: Depending on your look -(sporty, casual, dressy) pair your animal print skirt with a bevy of beautiful footwear options from sandals to sneakers, flats, pumps and boots .
- For a look of sophistication and elegance: Add a solid color sweater/blouse and coordinating Blazer/Jacket to elevate your look. You could also add pumps to match. However I do love the basic black strappy pointed toe pump.