Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez appeared on the September cover issue of Glamour magazine dressed in a raging extravagant leopard bustier. She shows us that leopard prints are wearable and not only for the steamy bedroom. On Jennifer, leopard is paired with black fitting pants which accentuate her beautiful figure. Exotic leopard prints are not only for the confident women with beautiful looks like Jennifer, but can be for the conservative woman looking to spice up her wardrobe. Tortoise shell and leopard are prints that works with every pattern, color and design. Many women (including myself) wouldn't wear a leopard bustier by itself for office wear or even evening wear, (and I am sure Jennifer wouldn't either), although there are some ways you rage that stormy wild side of you and wear tortoise shell and animal prints that look sexy but refined.
Jennifer Lopez Animal Print & Tortoise Shell From Glamour Magazine Sept 2010
Jennifer Lopez Animal Print & Tortoise Shell From Glamour Magazine Sept 2010
Here are some ways to incorporate Tortoise shell and animal prints into your wardrobe.
1. Pair Tortoise and Animal Prints With Chiffon Fabric
The animal print bustier like Jennifer Lopez is pictured in would be the perfect print to layer upon. See-through fabrics such as chiffon are rich and often sold in a variety of rich prints. Pairing the tortoise or leopard with the opposite print, and with a little splash of color would be the ideal way of wearing a sexy bustier as a night or day time look. A little hint of animal print can go a long way. Can you imagine a slight hint of leopard under this blouse? Go print, than white.
Animal Prints Paired with Chiffon can tone down the wild print for an elegant look. AGB Women's Print Chiffon Ruffle Top From Amazon
2. Pair Animal Prints with Tweed
The contrast between animal prints and tortoise and the legal stereotypical serious nature that tweed brings can bring about some healthy balance. Tweed once used in the English and Scottish fashion, has become tremendously popular in the last several years for every day wear in the winter months. It has become a winter staple in every modern woman's closet. Tweed can be very heavy, so opt for a jacket, a beautiful knee length skirt, or trousers. Grays and browns may be traditional, but don't discount lavenders or greens which can be feminine.
Sunny Harnett wearing Tweed , Pair it with Animal Print or Tortoise Shell
Pair A Leopard Print Scarf With Naturals Such as Tweed Picture from Vogue Sept 09 Issue From Swing Fashionista
3. Wear Animal Print Shoes
What does a man think when he gazes on a woman wearing animal print? I would imagine it is the same thought that goes through a woman's mind "Darn, that girl must have a little wild in her!" One very easy way of incorporating animal print into your wardrobe is simply by accessorizing with your heels. Wearing a conservative white, beige or yellow suit would be a perfect pair for animal print heels. If heels aren't your thing, check out the ultra comfortable slip shoes from Dr Scholls.
Ruffled Pump LEOPARD
, Dr. Scholl's Leopard Shoes
, Women's Harlow Peep Toe Pump
Jennifer Lopez Animal Print & Tortoise Shell From Glamour Magazine Sept 2010
Charlize Theron Wears Animal Print Shoes with A White Dior Dress From The Shoe Blog
Charlize Theron Wears Animal Print Shoes with A White Dior Dress From The Shoe Blog
4. Pair Tortoise Shell Accessories and Animal Prints With Fur
Combining tortoise shell accessories or animal prints with fur is one fashion statement you cannot go wrong with; as the two go hand in hand. Faux fur collars on winter wool military jackets have been a popular trend in the last several years and really have never gone out of style. Faux fur colors with tightly fitted leather jackets are another perfect way to accessorize with wild accessories.
Animal Prints And Fur
Fendi Ad, Elle Spain September 2009 Flavia de Oliveira, Ruched Leopard Print sweater
From Amazon, Harpers Bazaar
5. Pair Animal Prints with Color
A high collar leopard print top could be paired with a yellow or white pair of jeans, or a light colored pinstriped paint. Pair a rich animal print with a light colored velvet knee length skirt or blazer for a winter rich look.
Jennifer Lopez Animal Print & Tortoise Shell From Glamour Magazine Sept 2010
Printed Chiffon Beaded Collar Dress
, Spiegel Ruched Bandeau Maxi Dress
Handkerchief Maxi Long Dress
Animal Prints act like neutrals against patterns and colors. Like the colors black and white, they contrast and complement with patterns and marry together fabrics, patterns and accessories for the perfect balance. Tortoise shell, cheetah, and leopard all have a sexiness factor that will make people take a second glance and wonder about what type of person dares to wear such a diva print. Be a bit adventurous and stand out from the crowd of drab colors and repetitious fashion choices. Be uniquely you with a pair of tortoise stilettos.
