Leopard print coat mid 40's - a bit Bet Lynch?

[MartinRohdesBellybuttonFluff]

I've been toying with the idea of buying a leopard print coat.

I don't live in a big place so have wild ideas on what to wear but end up being more conservative for fear of what others think! Really stupid, I know, but I'm a bit shy.

Anyway, what do you think of leopard coats or jackets? Will it look a bit Bet Lynch or Liz McDonald? If I wear my usual boots and skinny jeans would it look ok?

Thank you

[RebeccaWithTheGoodHair]

Oh ilovecherries not you too?!

Ok, no snap decisions then!!

[StatueInTheSky]

rebecca, my instinct is that it IS too long to be a fling on and go coat

it is gorgeous and it does suit you, but I know I do not wear my plain faux fur as it is just on the knee and it is more dressy at that length imo, and yours is even longer.

I am looking at arse covering length to mid thigh for mine! ...a carcoat style if you will

[EnidButton]

I loved Bungle.

[ilovecherries]

Car coat! I said that to my daughter the other day and she nearly died laughing at me.

[SmiledWithTheRisingSun]

Leopard print is a neutral colour.

[Floisme]

I agree, the Biba coat isn't the most practical choice. Fake fur never is in a wet climate. (I'm assuming you're in the UK.) I just think you could spend years and years looking for something that looks as good as that coat looks on you, and never find it. But that's just my opinion!

[luckylips]

Wore my leopard coat again today! With a beige jumper dress, skinny blue jeans tucked into brown riding boots!

[MartinRohdesBellybuttonFluff]

Right, I'm cutting the tags off today! I'm going to follow your advice cherries and sashay down the supermarket aisles while doing the grocery shopping

[ilovecherries]

Yay, go for it. And remember - people looking at you wearing it isn't a bad thing. Go and be gorgeous in the vegetable aisle. We're cheering you on! I am going into New Look to do some Christmas shopping wearing mine today.

[luckylips]

I may have swayed into Bet Lynch territory last night . Wore the leopard with a black dress and fishnets for a work awards do

[Branleuse]

Im early 40s and I got a new leopard print fluffy coat last week. I

[EnidButton]

I am this close to buying one. My card is right here ready. But a male friend just asked if they weren’t a bit ‘common’ (as in class rather than popularity ). My DF loathes leopard print for sone reason. It’s made me think, a lot of men seem to dislike leopard print. Wtf is that? It’s making me want to buy one more as some kind of silent feminist statement.

[Filiboom]

I have no idea - my DH is the same.

However, I’ve wanted one for a few year years and inspired by this thread I have just bought this.

www.houseoffraser.co.uk/women/ruby--ed-faux-fur-collar-coat/d692682.pd#244963098

Looking forward to it arriving on Monday!

[Filiboom]

And yes - agree in part with the silent feminist protest. (Except that’s not really fair on him and I’m not particularly silent.)

Mostly I was inspired by the earlier poster who said she was less afraid of wearing a leopard print coat than being the kind of person who was afraid of her coat. Thank you for putting it so well!

[Chimchar]

I love leopard print. Have leopard trainers, Cardis, scarves etc.. I am DYING for a coat too!
I’ve not seen the one yet though....but you have fuelled my need!

[ilovecherries]

I have a style emergency. In M&s, saw this. Fits SO well. How does it look against sosander one. www.marksandspencer.com/leopard-print-coat/p/p60116247?&mcptredirect

[StatueInTheSky]

if that was shorter I'd buy that... even with the buttons! :D

[Dozer]

I loved leopard print in the 90s but unfortunately dislike all these pics, think they look old fashioned even on the slim attractive models and posters.

[twinkledag]

Shame you feel like that @Dozer! I loved leopard print in the 90s and still do now

[thenewstateswoman]

I’m jumping on the bandwagon- I’m 41 and need a leopard skin coat in my life. My budget is titchy so I’m on a eBay hunt for something suitable... and dammit now I want red boots to go with it!!!

[ilovecherries]

I was too busy being appropriate and corporate in the 90s to allow myself to consider leopard print. Now I am embracing it.

[fustercluckery]

I’m 53 and just bought a vintage leopard print jacket from ebay. I love it!

[RebeccaWithTheGoodHair]

For about the first time I went against S&B advice and sent the Biba one back - and got this one instead.

Although you possibly can't tell from the photo it is lighter in colour, smoother and more fitted. I am in love and want to wear it everywhere. I have a big event coming up in a couple of weeks though so I'm going to save it for that to keep pristine but from then on it'll be my everyday coat.

It's not the Sosander one - apparently they won't be back in stock until January. This one is from Anthropologie: www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/lila-skinny-leopard-coat?cm_mmc=Criteo--Apparel--Lowerfunnel_Homepage_Landing-_-UK_CR&optin_cookies=true&utm_campaign=apparelt&utm_content=UK_CR&utm_medium=remarketing&utm_source=criteo&utm_term=Lowerfunnel_Homepage_Landing

[RebeccaWithTheGoodHair]

ilovecherries - what did you decide??!!

[Floisme]

But then my husband ignores my advice all the time. The important thing is this:
I am in love and want to wear it everywhere.
Enjoy wearing it!