12 Feb Favorite Leopard Looks
Good morning ladies!
Leopard is one of those prints that is so fun to wear, and I consider it a neutral. Pair it with solids, wear with stripes, color or other neutral tones and it is always so stylish. I have really got to loving it over the past several years as it seems a popular print with bloggers. Some leopard can look cheap or cheesy, so you have to look at the material or the style of product you are choosing.
I had bought a pair of brown leather booties from Zappos a few months back. They were pretty, a flat heel and I looked forward to wearing them. Yet, when i got them home, they sat in my closet for a few months without me taking them out of the box. I just didn’t LOVE them! So, I returned them and bought these Zara leopard booties instead. At this time of my life, I now ask that question before i make a purchase. “Do I LOVE it?” I just don’t want more “stuff” for the sake of more ‘stuff”, so this is a way to truly think about how it will add value and interest to my outfits.
I hope to do a post on Closet Staples soon, and i really would include leopard shoes and booties to be a staple or must have! Versatile and fun to wear, they give the look the extra ‘wow’ factor. Here, I am wearing my new Zara leopard booties with my oh-so-soft taupe cowl neck sweater dress from LOFT, a tan-brown leather moto jacket accompanied by my leopard print clutch. If you wanted to add color to this outfit, you could wear a colorful set of earrings ( I love these), or wear a colored tight. I will often add a pop of color to a neutral look, but other times I love soft neutral tones on their own.
Excuse the somewhat hazy look of today’s outfit pictures. Realizing this, 4 pm is not the ideal time for photos. I need to get out earlier in the day for clearer shots. You live and learn!
Here are a few of my other leopard favorites from my closet. :
You have seen this one recently. Another neutral look with leopard wearing my scarf from Christmas.
Leopard swing coat I bought from Poshmark for a steal! Im wearing it with my emerald green velvet Zara dress.
Comfort and Style! I love my Sam Edelman slip on leopard sneakers! Fun, casual look.
Although this Ann Taylor Pencil skirt has a jacquard pattern with little flowers, it looks like a leopard print!
This leopard cardi from the Mad Men collection from Banana Republic was bought on Poshmark.
This Chicos leopard Ruana is reversible and very versatile!
This leopard jacket was also purchased on Poshmark.
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Thank you Leslie ( a reader) for reminding me about my snow leopard shawl. I bought this on poshmark as well. It’s Banana Republic and a great layering piece. If you have silver, grey or white hair, the snow leopard print is another way to add leopard to your look.
So, this is not my entire collection of leopard, but some examples of shoes, boots, skirts, cardigans and leopard print dresses that can be styled as a neutral pattern and worn many ways.
Main outfit details
Leather moto jacket- Mango( out of stock, similiar)
Sweater dress ( old, LOFT) Love this one
Leopard boots– Zara
Leopard clutch-Express ( similar and good price!)
Are you a leopard fan? What leopard piece would you add to your closet?
I love to hear from you! Thank you for commenting, they make my day!
Jess xo
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Jennie
Posted at 15:49h, 22 FebruarySo many great leopard pieces, Jess! My favorites are the cape and your fur jacket. Leopard booties are such a great way to spice up an ensemble! Thanks for linking up with Fabulous Friday!
Jennie
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Laura || Walking in Memphis in High Heels
Posted at 16:17h, 14 FebruaryI love all of your leopard looks! The first one with the browns and the shoes and bag, is definitely my favorite. I could wear that to work, or out with the girls!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 10:32h, 15 FebruaryThank you Laura, the first look is a very cozy look 😉 xx
Amy Johnson
Posted at 09:14h, 13 FebruaryNo one does leopard better than you Jess! I especially love that very first outfit!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 11:22h, 13 FebruaryAw, thank you Amy! I love a sweater dress and this is such an easy comfortable look for me. :-)xx
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 10:53h, 15 FebruaryThank you Amy! I love a great leopard print! xx
Katrina Gwen Rose
Posted at 08:00h, 13 FebruaryI love how you incorporated all the leopard pops! It is probably my favourite print this year by far. And I can totally agree with you – I am all for practical, but if I don’t LOVE it, its not worth the space in my closet.
xo
Katrina
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Jess Jannenga
Posted at 11:21h, 13 FebruaryHi Katrina! Thanks very much. Thats the way I feel and these leopard boots I loved so they will get lots of use! xx
thisblondesshoppingbag
Posted at 16:24h, 12 FebruaryI just love all your leopard looks! You’re so right, it can sometimes look cheap or cheesy if not done right. I’d like a pair of leopard booties but I don’t want to spend a lot and they have to be comfortable. I’m finding that’s a tall order. Honestly I’ll probably get a pair next Fall because it’s really heating up here.
Every one of your looks is just stunning – you are such a beauty Jess!
xo,
Kellyann
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 18:03h, 12 FebruaryI know what you mean. I actually am looking forward to buying spring tops, and need em. I took back a pair I wasn;t wearing and bought these instead! I dont usually pay retail. .but every once in awhile… Thank you Kellyann, you are very sweet! If I see any leopard booties at a good price and comfy, Ill let you know! xx
Patti
Posted at 14:36h, 12 FebruaryYour leopard booties are swoon-y! As are the other leopard pieces you wear so well. thanks for linking up, xo
-Patti
http://notdeadyetstyle.com
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 18:01h, 12 FebruaryThank you Patti! They were worth it, comfy and will get a lot of wear, plus fun! xx
Bettina schrader
Posted at 12:36h, 12 FebruaryVery nice, every single leo-look! Wunderschön!
Greetings,
Bettina
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 18:00h, 12 FebruaryThank you Bettina, so glad you enjoyed these styles! xx
Jodie
Posted at 09:46h, 12 FebruaryI love that leopard is so fabulous for any woman…and there’s such a variety of items too!!
Nancy (my stepmom) has a pair of leopard booties (and I almost bought the same ones, but talked myself out of them—can you believe it?)
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 10:20h, 12 FebruaryI love it too! When I was younger I don’t think I liked leopard as much as I do now. I love the neutral that it is and can be worn with so much! i can’t believe it Jody! I returned a pair of boots from Zappos that i wasn’t wearing and bought these instead! I know
Amy Arnold
Posted at 09:04h, 12 FebruaryI will always love leopard. It is a neutral, right?! So many great pieces and looks here.
Amy Ann
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Jess Jannenga
Posted at 09:28h, 12 FebruaryI know! I have love leopard for awhile myself, easy to style and its so fun to wear! Thank you Amy! xx
Leslie
Posted at 05:57h, 12 FebruaryI only have one piece of leopard left in my closet. Sadly I just can’t find any way of wearing it…the color is just completely off for me nowadays with my white hair. I keep telling myself that a black grey combo would do nicely but nobody seems to offer that combo so I don’t own any. I really love leopard and you always look great in it!
Jess Jannenga
Posted at 09:27h, 12 FebruaryHi Leslie, I have included my “snow leopard” print as an example of what would look great. I purchased it on Poshmark. Glad you enjoyed the leopard looks, as it is a neutral one can wear with anything! Have a great day! xx
Jessie
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