When wearing animal prints, it's important to keep in mind that they always look best in natural colors. That means, nix those shockingly bright neons and wild colors. Stick with earth tones and neutral shades, which are more understated.
If you're in doubt, ask yourself a basic question: Do a lime green giraffe or a hot pink cougar exist in the wild? The answer is no.
To keep your look tasteful, opt for nature-inspired shades only.
Another style tip for wearing animal prints is to keep the rest of our outfit simple and tasteful. The animal print is such a bold statement, so it should be the focal point of your outfit. All other pieces (including jewelry and accessories) should coordinate with the animal print, rather than compete with it.
As shown in my outfit here, gold and black jewelry (like the Caravalle New York gold-tone bracelet watch, and Kate Spade jeweled drop earrings and bow ring) add a luxe look without conflicting with the animal print sweater, since the tonalities reflect the hues in this top.
In addition, black skinny jeans and a metallic envelope clutch pull the overall look together, while adding a bit of edge to the ensemble.
Top: Warehouse (c/o) | Jeans: Paige | Boots: Vince Camuto | Bag: BCBGMaxAzria (similar)
Ring: Kate Spade | Earrings: Kate Spade | Watch: Caravelle New York (c/o) | Lipstick: Clinique
Bracelet: Forever 21 (similar) | Necklace: Forever 21 (similar)
