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The Case for Animal Print in Fashion

Tiger stripes. Leopard print. Giraffe
spots. Animal print patterns have
survived well through the 80?s and are
still everywhere in the fashion world
today. Seen by some as trashy, animal
prints are actually one of the longest
standing patterns in fashion, seen on
everything from lingerie to shoes to
blankets and curtains.

Animal print stays popular because it
can be used so diversely in different
styles. A mini dress that is entirely
leopard print can have the wild, fun,
and flirty look, while a black mini
dress with a leopard print trim, or
leopard print shoes, add an edge to an
otherwise classic outfit.

Much like the camouflage pattern, animal
print can come in a variety of colors
and still be recognizable from the
pattern. The classic black and white
zebra print can be a bold statement, but
if the print is done in blue or yellow
hues, it becomes softer and more
feminine.

Stars on the red carpet are constantly
seen with animal print touches, whether
it?s a red dress with leopard print
heels, or a zebra print tie, the classic
print adds a touch of fun and
spontaneity to any outfit.

Lingerie, in particular, is a hot spot
for animal print. Animal prints can be
found on everything from corsets to
stockings, in minimal amounts and as the
center piece. A feisty leopard print
bustier with red ribbons can make for a
hot and edgy look. A zebra trimmed lace
camisole set is a sweet look with just
an added touch of vibrant fabric.

It is important to look classy when
wearing anything with animal print, to
avoid making the pattern look like it
hasn?t changed since the 80?s. If you
are going for a subtle touch of animal
pattern on your clothing, limit yourself
to only two appearances of the print.
Shoes, belts, jewelry, headwear, or trim
with animal print are all simple touches
that can be added to an outfit. Also,
mixing animal prints with each other or
other wild patterns can make the outfit
look frumpy, complicated, or mismatched.

If you want the animal print to be the
main focus of the outfit, then make
everything else about the outfit simple.
For a zebra print dress, choose classic
black or white heels that won?t clash
with the dress. For a leopard print
corset, choose black or sheer stockings
to avoid looking bulky.

A wide variety of animal print fashion
pieces can be found in retail stores and
online. Places like Target, Wet Seal,
and Forever 21 have all carried classic
animal print pieces in their junior?s
and women?s departments for years.
Online lingerie site Yandy carries a
variety of animal print lingerie.

No matter what the occasion, animal
print is a classy, fun pattern that can
be used in an outfit for a unique touch.

Animal print clothing and lingerie has been around since the
80?s, holding its popularity because of its variety of uses
in the fashion world. Whether its shoes, dresses, or
lingerie, animal print gives any outfit a classy, edgy look.

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