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lilyann · Dooney & Bourke

Leopard prints?

Aurora · Marc Jacobs

actually animal prints tend to cycle into fashion every 2 to 3 years so I'd be that if you went with something like the skirt (looks like a pretty basic cut) that you'd wear it more than say the jacket. Thinking back animal print was huge circa 2000-2001 and then it went to one piece of your clothing or one accessory should be animal print and nothing else for a few more years. I always stick with that rule when i wear anything and it works fine for me.

Sorry for the rambles.

travelgirl · Kate Spade

I agree that leopard prints never really go out of style but you just have to be careful which piece you choose if you want it to be a classic piece you can wear for awhile. I really like the skirt in the first picture and I think it would be something you could wear for a long time.

KBomb · BCBG

Absolutely a classic - remember them several cycyles back. I think all of the items you slected are very classic in nature. Accessories are always good too - I LOVE the Nine West leopard print flats Lucky featured in the Sept. issue.

rlutz · Chanel

I think leopard is classic!!!

killa · Dooney & Bourke

rlutz wrote:

I think leopard is classic!!!

I totally agree ... especially if you use the print in a subtle way (with a shoe, belt or other accessory).

sephorablue · Marc Jacobs

It's totally classic! I think it looks best when the print is large-scale and on an accessory (I don't like it as much when it's a printed fabric... not sure why). This look, for example, is DTF:

Kelly · Hermes

I think it's a classic, although the fashion can wax and wane. Like everyone else said, I'd get the skirt. The jacket seems a little too loud, and the shape of the shirt is pretty big - I don't think it would last too long.

NCshopper · Hermes

sephorablue wrote:

I don't like it as much when it's a printed fabric... not sure why

Same here. Leopard print fabric tends to bother me a bit and I just don't know why. I love leopard print and I like that skirt, but for me, I think I'll use it on an accessory just because I don't think leopard prints are very "me" when it's a piece of clothing.

kenzie · Chanel

Definitely a classic. Some seasons it's just way more popular than others. And thankfully, this season, leopard print shoes are everywhere, b/c I've been searching for the perfect leopard heels and ballet flats for years and I think I'll be able to find them. Finally!

KaffeeKlatsch · Marc Jacobs

Definitely a classic.

And, I am soooo glad it's gonna be big again this fall...since I desperately need to replace my leopard peep-toes. The poor things are so faded now. :(

lilyann · Dooney & Bourke

Thanks for the feedback, girls. I am definately going to go try the skirt on at Macys- Im really loving it! I would also like to find a pair of leopard pumps, but havent found the right ones for me yet.