5 Ways to Make Leopard Look Chic not Tacky

Leopard print is trending, and that’s exciting because it allows you to be bold and throw an element of danger into your wardrobe.

However, no one wants to look like a leopard-loving fashion victim in a tight, gaudy animal print outfit and orange tan. Cringe!

This begs the question of whether Leopard Chic or Tacky is the best. Classy or Trashy? It’s all in the way you style it!

Here are 4 style tips for how to create Leopard Print Outfits that Look Classy, not Flashy.

1.  Don’t Wear Tight Leopard Print

When putting together a leopard print outfit, remember that any big cat print is sexy. Wearing a leopard print dress that is too short, tight, or revealing will only ramp that up and take you to the tacky side.

This tea-length leopard print shirtdress is an excellent look for gals of any age. It has a clean, traditional silhouette that helps tame the wild print and is a modest length ( although a leopard print dress at the knee or just above the knee would look great, too!).

Wear this dress with simple gold earrings, elegant black suede pumps, and a killer black bag, and you’ll have a leopard print outfit that doesn’t feel chaotic or flashy.

2.  Combine Leopard Print With Classic Pieces

Leopards symbolize power, independence, and confidence, making leopard-print outfits look good for business. The key to keeping your look professional is to choose one leopard-print hero piece and mix it with your favorite work classics.

This polished leopard cardigan is classic but has just enough sass to show who’s boss without roaring like a beast.

3.  Add Leopard  Booties to an Outfit

A great way to walk on the wild side this fall is with a pair of leopard-print booties. This leopard-print outfit features Chelsea-style spotted booties worn with frayed-hem black jeans and a fall-colored shirt.

The look is cool and classy, with the leopard print adding texture and a touch of edginess to a typical weekend outfit. Leopard booties are an understated, elegant way to embrace animal prints.

4.  Mix in a Big Cat Coat 

Some of the most fun leopard print outfits lately are based around a great jacket, and in this case, what looks like a faux leopard jacket is a faux cheetah.

How do you tell the difference? Cheetah prints have bright black spots, while leopard prints have two-tone, irregular-shaped spots called rosettes. Nevertheless, any leopard, cheetah, lion, or tiger print will do when looking for a playful animal print coat to spice up your fall wardrobe.

I’ve paired this faux fur Cheetah jacket with a gorgeous burgundy sweater and suede circle bag to make it pop. Taupe booties ground the look and keep it classy. In my Fall-Faux Fur Jackets post, you can read more about faux fur and how it’s even better than the real thing.

I hope you’ve picked up some style Leopard Print outfit tips. Could you send me yours? I’d love to see what you do with it.