A Soft Spot for Leopard: Warm or Cool?

I've long had a soft spot for leopard print! A pair of leopard pyjamas as a teenager and I was sold! 

Ok I don't want to wear it head to toe but I'm thrilled to see that it re-appears almost every Fall in some guise or other. 

Leopard has become a classic, such an accepted neutral that it will work in your wardrobe for years to come. Not only in clothes, but in every kind of accessory to perk up your wardrobe collection whatever your color palette.

If your print personality doesn't pull you towards florals, then an animal print may appeal. Safe to say that, not only leopard print, but varieties of zebra, giraffe, cheetah etc. have hit the high street with a vengeance this year.  And they never fail to raise a smile! 

A distinct difference for Warm or Cool?

There are many variations of a theme for leopard print but you may be surprised to know that some lean Warm and some lean Cool! And they will flatter your complexion accordingly! If you're not sure whether you are Warm or Cool, take a quick look.

If your skin tone is COOL, then prints that include the coolest taupes, light beige, greys and black are likely to be far more appealing to you and will fit with the neutrals from your color palette.

If your skin tone is WARM, however, it's likely that you will be drawn to a spot of leopard with more yellowy tones and gingery browns. All of which will fit more harmoniously and perfectly complement your Warm neutral palette. 

The softer prints and colors towards the middle of the image will be easier to wear for someone with gentle coloring while the brighter prints towards the outside of the image will appeal to those with higher contrast.

The golden rules of Leopard! 

• Wear just one item at a time, don't overdo it! 

• Make sure you wear the print rather than the print wears you!

• Team your print with any neutral color in the print.

• Team your leopard print with a solid color not a print. 

Animal print accessories - whether it's snakeskin, zebra, giraffe or pony skin all add a touch of fun and liven up the most boring neutral.

This leopard print scarf comes with it's own toggle so no fussy tying.  

Nothing 'in your face' but an accessory you'll use with so many different outfits.

It just won't go out of style!

Leopard can now be considered a neutral!

Leopard print is now often considered to be a neutral and can be teamed with many brighter shades. Cool or Warm is a logical factor at this stage.  

• If you identify your leopard as a Warm tone, then yellow, orange and warm reds will work to team. 

• If you identify your print as a Cool tone, then cobalt blue, emerald green and cool red will work to team. 

• Leopard print will always work with denim.