When I was younger I always thought animal prints were tacky and they reminded me of middle aged cougars on the prowl. It wasn’t until recently that I had a change of heart and realized that wearing a bit of animal print can actually be modern and slick. As demonstrated by today’s Fashionista, a little print can turn a plain basic outfit into an edgy and stylish ensemble.

A little animal print can go a long way to create a memorable fashion look. Today’s Fashionista chose a leopard cardigan for her statement piece. The rest of her outfit is simple and basic, starting off with the classic jeans and white T-shirt combo. She tones down the leopard by adding a denim vest on top. This way, the leopard is still visible and provides a striking accent, but it doesn’t overwhelm her entire look. The neutral boots are perfect for rainy summer weather and they also don’t compete with the dramatic print. For the final touch on an already amazing look, she adds a body chain by local designer Briwok. This accessory adds some attitude in a sleek and minimal way. 

To get this Fashionista’s look, a simple top with a touch of leopard is the way to go. With this edgy top, a leopard collar modernizes a classic white button up. It can be paired with anything from your everyday jeans to a pleated black skirt. Another easy way to add animal print to your look is through accessories. A skinny leopard belt can be worn with red or black jeans, with a white t-shirt tucked in. It would look create cinching a flowy white dress too.

Embrace the drama of leopard print to create a modern and head-turning style statement. They used to be reserved for cougars, but animal prints are now suitable for every Fashionista out there!