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Animal Prints - yay or nay?

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MrsLevinson · 07/06/2011 13:41

What's the verdict on animal prints? Seen a nice skirt with a muted animal print design but if they're on their way out I don't want to look sad in a couple of months. What do you think?

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StyleandBooty · 07/06/2011 14:36
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whoneedssleepanyway · 07/06/2011 14:40

Big fat YAY from me, they never really go totally out of fashion do they...

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TattyDevine · 07/06/2011 15:39

I think they are acceptable as accents (skinny belt, shoes (preferably flat), small clutch, muted version scarf, etc - you are on dangerous Kat Slaterish type territory when they are a coat (though there are some exceptions) or a skirt, etc.

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TattyDevine · 07/06/2011 15:40

You just might have to give us a link so we can see! Grin

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Pinkjenny · 07/06/2011 15:41

I am unashamed in my devotion to aminal prints. I do, however, exercise extreme caution.

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MrsLevinson · 07/06/2011 15:51

It's the one in the middle.
It's not normally my thing but I'm trying to stop wearing the same old tunics and jeans, and this is half price at the mo.

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TattyDevine · 07/06/2011 18:34

As animal prints go, its not an in-your-face version, I don't think you will end up looking like Pat Butcher et al.

Have you any other skirts that length - what do they look like on? I would not be able to wear a skirt of that length and style without looking frumpy.

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BulletWithAName · 07/06/2011 18:41

I love love LOVE leopard print. It's all about how you dress it. If you dress like Kat Slater anyway, then of course it's going to look chavvy. However, if you dress with a bit of a rocky edge to your look, then it looks fab.

I fall into the latter category of course! Grin I adore my leopard print mac, fingerless gloves, platforms, flats, bag, bodycon dress, t shirt dresses, underwear, nightwear...not worn at the same time of course!

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BulletWithAName · 07/06/2011 18:41

Too many of courses in that post methinks Hmm

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MrsLevinson · 07/06/2011 18:42

It's actually a good length on me as I'm not as tall as the model so my stocky calves aren't on display. :)
Thank you. :)

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TheSecondComing · 07/06/2011 18:48

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MrsCampbellBlack · 07/06/2011 18:49

Oh yeay Grin

I wore leopard print shoes with white jeans the other day - I mean how eurotrash am I Wink

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madammecholet · 07/06/2011 18:54

Yeah to animal, Nay to that skirt as its 100% polyester. Sorry.

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stelli · 07/06/2011 20:02

nay, i do not find it interesting..

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katy1katy · 07/06/2011 20:09

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TattyDevine · 07/06/2011 20:43

Okay now everyone has said it, if I'm honest I don't particularly like that skirt, and can't imagine it looking good. That said, I'd have to see it on you before I really could say that for absolute certain.

Its less about the animal print and more about the overall shape, length and style of the skirt.

If you really like it, I think you should buy it anyway - at least you know nobody else will have it its a bit different.

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MrsLevinson · 07/06/2011 21:24

Ok thanks, the skirt is going back. I wasn't sure about it in the first place and Heidi Klum I ain't. There was probably a reason it was half price. :)

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