Spotted: Leopard Prints For Summer
I’m a firm believer that leopard print is a neutral, and can be worn year-round. Yes, you can even wear leopard prints for summer, in lighter pieces.
You may have seen this over on my Instagram feed, but if not, here’s the linen leopard print tee I included in my Travel-Friendly Linen roundup. It’s SUCH a great piece, and will definitely be included in my travel wardrobe for June-July. Yes, it’s spendy, though it seems to be selling well (some stores are sold out or have only limited sizes). All sizes are currently available HERE, and HERE. I’m wearing size Small.
What makes this a keeper? It’s nicely fitted through the shoulders and (set-in) elbow-length sleeves. The body is neither snug nor oversized, it skims nicely over my mid-section. The neckline is a little wider and lower than a standard crew-neck. And the fabric is light but not sheer.
Here’s a similar look, at a more budget-friendly price. This one’s cotton, rather than linen, and offered up to size 3X.
If a v-neck is more your speed, here’s one for you.
And some leopard goodies for your tootsies…
Some of my favorite sandals from prior years have heels that are now too high for me to wear comfortably. So I’ve been looking for some low-heeled options with “oomph.” These have potential…I have on order and will report back. (Think they’d look great with a pair of white jeans, too!)
These espadrille slides are fun as well….
If I could still wear that heel, I’d be all over these! (I had and wore the metallic in this style for years.)
Leopard Prints For Summer? Mais Oui!
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I am currently in Paris. Leopard prints are everywhere. Especially in scarves.
I agree that leopard prints are a neutral with so many other colors besides black. I have collected everything from a handbag to flats to a crew neck sweater to scarves and love all of them. The tops you model looks great on you. I have noticed that as my hair is getting more gray I can no longer wear the warm leopard prints, with the golden or even slightly orange tones. Now I look for the gray or whiter backgrounds as better my changing colors.
I have the Kate Spade leopard print sandals you have listed at the bottom of the article and I LOVE them. They are actually very comfortable and I wore them all day in San Francisco when I went to see Hamilton last month! I’ve been obsessed with leopard print for years.
You are the second or third blogger I follow who has said she can no longer wear higher heels. Is it a medical issue or comfort issue if that isn’t too personal to ask. And apologies if you have talked about this previously and I missed it.
Hi Marsha, no problem! For me it’s a comfort issue. And I want to prevent any foot problems down the road.
Thanks, Susan. I know you’ll find fabulous lower heel shoes.
That linen shirt is terrific – as you note the set-in sleeves make such a difference. Although Iove the IDEA of a dolman sleeve, because I am not extremely tall and no longer as slender as I was, they tend to look frumpy on me. I am a firm believer in buying well-made pieces that will last, but – that price point is prohibitive for me. I have leather coats I have found for far less! I do
appreciate that you offer more budget options.
I’ve tried. I have leopard print shoes and jacket (not worn together) but still feel tarty!! Is it just me?
In Tosca’s church in Rome leopard print chiffon skirt with white sneakers!
I usually tuck all my leopard prints away after March but this article made me pull out my leopard print clutch for the spring! Thanks!
You and leopard, ever since I first found your wonderful blog, are twinned in my mind and it always looks fantastic on you. Because the beige/brown of classic leopard does not suit my colouring, I look for it in black/grey or other colourways.
I’m with Fran in the sentiment that a piece of leopard is chic and that’s enough.