{"id":88459,"date":"2022-02-28T15:34:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-28T21:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/?p=88459"},"modified":"2025-12-09T21:51:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T04:51:04","slug":"how-to-wear-animal-print-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/fashion-trends\/how-to-wear-animal-print-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Wearing animal prints: Dos and don’ts"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

In honor of World Wildlife Day (March 3), let’s talk animal prints! Animal prints are a high-risk, high-reward style element. A leopard spot or tiger stripe can<\/em> look amazing, edgy, and chic. But then these prints can also be cheap, tacky, or gaudy. It’s a flatter-or-fail situation, and that can be intimidating.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Fortunately, there are some easy strategies that can protect you from major style missteps. Here are the dos and don’ts that’ll help you work wildlife flair into your wardrobe with confidence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Do wear animal print accessories<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Dip your toe in the wildlife waters by sporting some cute animal print accessories. Scarves, bracelets, hairbands, handbags, socks, and even shoes can all be starting points. Take a look at the gallery below for inspiration.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Sunglasses, $10, TJ Maxx<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Apple Watch Strap, $20, Victoria Emerson<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Animal Print Scarf, $45, Nordstrom Rack<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Animal Print Cuff, $30, Bloomingdale’s<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n
Animal Print Accessories<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Don\u2019t be too sexy<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you’re not comfortable wearing animal prints generally, you’ll feel self-conscious in a super-sexy animal print outfit. A tight dress or short skirt that’s also spotted or striped could drive the wrong kind of attention if you know what I mean.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

As you’re learning how animal prints affect other people (and specifically, their reaction to you), lean towards classy and sophisticated over sexy and seductive. You can always turn up the heat later as you gain confidence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Do mix animal prints with soft fabrics and shapes<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Balance is always a wise style strategy, and that’s particularly true with animal prints. Strive to pair edgy prints with soft fabrics and drapey silhouettes — soft knit cardigans, comfy cotton jeans, or a flowing blouse. As you can see in the Pinterest image below, the combination is head-turning, in a good way.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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