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Yes, you can wear leopard print …. grrrr!

By Adele Mitchell Nov 14, 2012

Leopard print prowled the catwalk again this season and is no longer a fashion faux-pas once you’ve turned 50.

Here’s how to wear your wild side in style – and avoid turning yourself into an endangered species that, frankly, no one would want to save.

Only wear one leopard print item at a time: more than that, and you risk looking like you’re trying to mate with yourself.

The modern way to wear animal print is to play down accessories: team with neutral colours and soft outlines for daytime, or, for evening, a classic black heel and clutch bag. Bear in mind that any accessory that is vinyl, thigh-high or fringed is strictly ‘ageing rock star’ and should be avoided at all costs.

Animal print, red lipstick and grey hair is a gorgeous look – keep it on-trend and elegant by making sure the rest of your make up is ultra low key.

Keep it classy and don’t show any cleavage, or leg above the knee.

Wear where appropriate: lunch with friends or a trip to the theatre? It’s the perfect look. Appointment with your gynaecologist? Probably not.

Nothing says ‘look at me, I’m a confident, predatory woman’ like animal print. Wear with attitude – and enjoy it!


Do you have a love affair with leopard? Is it a bit too ‘barmaid’ for your tastes? Or would you simply never dare wear it? Let us know!!

You can read more reviews and beauty news at her blog www.foundbeautiful.com

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Adele Mitchell

Adele Mitchell is an award-winning beauty editor and blogger. With over twenty years experience on the frontline of beauty journalism, she still gets over-excited at the mention of the words ‘glitter’ and ‘eye shadow’ in the same sentence. She is, however, completely wise to the fact that there’s absolutely no such thing as a ‘miracle’ cream (no matter what the label says!)

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Wendy Venters
18th Sep 2013
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Thanks for voting!
I think some of the animal prints look so much better on tall,slim, silver haired, silver surfer ladies, than they do on young people! (Sadly I'm too fat)

I agree with Susan in France too. I used to keep my quality clothes and wait for them to come back into fashion,but that was when I remained slim enough to wear them second or third time around!
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Susan
18th Sep 2013
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Thanks for voting!
I have several items in leopard print, many of which are lovely vintage items that strangely enough, are now the very latest fashion. I was looking at some lovely items in a Prêt à Porter shop here in France and then realised I had the EXACT same designs and styles in my wardrobe, but in a far superior fabric and much better made. And yes, I do wear my leopard print skirt teamed with a plain black sweater - a beautiful silk leopard print top teamed with a black, beige, chocolate or even white skirt or slacks. I've learned that it is a good idea to look after good clothing and don't chuck it all out. Pretty soon, it comes right back into style again.
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rita duckworth
18th Nov 2012
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Thanks for voting!
yes am 62 and love my leopard skin not over the top and i am a plumper lady x
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Peppy
18th Nov 2012
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Thanks for voting!
Yes I wear it on special occasions, usually in the evenings to the theatre or out to dinner. It's not something I would wear on a regular basis as it can sometimes look a bit cheap ,or overdone. Although I am in my seventies it quite suits me, I am tall and can take it off. If I were of the plumper build I would definitely steer clear,and leave it to younger slimmer people
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patricia nelson
18th Nov 2012
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Thanks for voting!
most of my clothes ,bags, shoes, love leopard print x im 64 ,but all my clothes blouses etc are stylish
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