Animal Instinct

Shoes: Jessica Simpson, Skirt: Target, Top: c/o WindsorStore, Blazer: Nordstrom, Necklace: c/o LeMode Accessories, Watch: Gift, Clutch: c/o Chicwish

How many of us, upon hearing the term ‘animal print’, experience immediate shudders and have visions of Bet Lynch swathed in really bad leopard dance through our heads? Anyone? Yea, I can see your hands raised. These were my sentiments exactly until I saw this skirt on the rack at Target the other day. It first caught my attention because A: It was stretchy and B: it rested at the perfect length below my knees. {Ideal for sitting in unladylike positions for extended periods of time. Sometimes the belly just can’t handle any more leg-crossin’, man.} On second glance, I decided that the print was yes … an animal print … but I’d see if I could give it a go. Stretchiness makes ANY print worth it right now.

I wanted to keep the look subdued and classy. So I paired with with neutral colors and an additional simple striped print. I also kept the jewelry simple with a gold boyfriend watch and a jeweled chain necklace. What do you think? Would you ever wear something like this? Styling this outfit made me realize how subdued and classy an animal print can actually look when paired with the right pieces. Even an animal print incorporated subtly through accessories can be a fun way to punch up a simple outfit.

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I’ve got my eye on those flats. Wouldn’t something like that be great paired with some dark cropped jeans, a white button up and dark sunglasses?
Add that to my list of things I can wear in 8 weeks and counting …