Leopard print: yes or no?

[MareofBeasttown]

I like it when I see it on other people, but on me it always looks tacky and a tad cheap ( Also DH starts meowing when I come into the room). But it is so popular these days that I can't get away from it.

I am 49, 5"7 and a size 10-12 if that helps. I am wary of sounding ageist but it does seem to look better on DD, 20, and a size 4-6.

OP, please ignore anything patronising 30 year olds say about ‘older ladies’ 🙄

As Caitlin Moran says, leopard print is a neutral. Go for it.

Hate it.

Absolutely love it, a style classic 😍

This is why I have never and probably will never wear it......

I actually don't judge or hate it on other people, it's totally a personal taboo.

Maybe I'll revisit that prejudice now after reading this thread.

But I have massive norks, maybe I'm scared of being a Dolly Parton/Bet Lynch/ Babs Windsor/Pat Butcher lookalike. 😳

Now I'm thinking "and why not......."

I love it

@anon666 Grace Dent has big norks and wears it.

Be more Mrs Robinson.

It's not tacky in the slightest

If you are blonde and/or big busted no. I agree, Bet Lynch (barmaid or Doreane in Birds of a Feather). Shoes, belt, bag good. Boden always do something nice. Coat OK if you are slim and elegant. Otherwise Ertha Kit darling! And a note to the wise, my husband laughs at leather too. Tailor's son so he knows pukka.

I think leopard print looks fab. I prefer it in small amounts personally, just flashes of it. I usually team it with something simple or a block colour.

I have a big leopard print scarf which I wear in winter. The rest of my outfit is usually plain/ simple but the leopard print scarf finishes it off. I also have some leopard print ankle boots and trainers.
I have a leopard print pencil skirt which I like to wear with a plain white tee tucked in.

I used to hate it. Since turning 40 I can’t get enough! Go for it.

Nothing wrong with Eartha Kitt - sexiest voice in the world.

@yellowglass I neeeed those dungarees, where are they from please

Im not a fan generally but I think @AnnieSnap
looks amazing - I much prefer the light leopard prints to the darker ones.

I have a belt in that print and that's it - any more and I look like Bet Lynch.

@TheBullfinch Thank you, nice of you to say 🙂

Very much like that Hush dress, @AnnieSnap. I have no waist any more either. I think quality fabrics matter a lot with animal prints.

I think it can look very glamorous

@MareofBeasttown

Very much like that Hush dress, *@AnnieSnap*. I have no waist any more either. I think quality fabrics matter a lot with animal prints.

I have one, not what it was, but I do have one!

Oh god, I hate it. Have never worn it and never will. All I think when I see it is of Bet Lynch.

Not for me, but it looks great on others. As with all things sartorial, it's very much not what you wear, but how you wear it!

@blossomtoes
Ertha Kitt, have you watched Boomerang? It will put you off your supper! I like a bit of Boden or Dolce baby! Nice thread though without the harpies.

im late 40s &couldnt resist a couple of tight leopard workout crop in a recent sale..ive spent serious time on my abs/low carbing &am more toned than my my15year oldso doubles as my swim top ..age is but a number&if you've got it...Loves me some animal print

I need a leopard print belt (tried the Boden one but didn't like it). Also leopard print trainers. Help me, anyone?