Welcome to the 8th in a series on how to wear animal prints. This post covers ways to wear graphic tops with animal motifs and animal-print accessories. You will find ideas to help you use your fun and fierce t-shirts and accessories in a wider variety of outfits.
I started with three style tips: what to pair with them, the best neutral color pairings and how to use them to turn one outfit into many. Then I shared outfit ideas for ways to wear animal-print tops HERE, toppers HERE, skirts and pants HERE and dresses HERE. Today’s post finishes up with fun and fierce outfit combinations using animal motif tops and animal-print accessories. But there are still more style tips at the end of this series HERE!
This is an updated post so that I can provide you with the highest quality content.
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Accessories, Animal Print Series, Outfit Combinations, Ways to Wear It
Accessories, Animal Print, Jewelry, Outfit Ideas, Scarves, T-Shirts
The new world of mixing prints with abandon is colorful and artistic. Artist and painter Pattie Gerrie is an example of someone who shows her true self with joy. Let’s try some creative print mixing and have some fun! Age doesn’t matter.
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Pattie Gerrie
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Pattie on right
In this post:
- I start out with the general print-mixing techniques that always work.
- Then I give examples of prints that work as neutrals, with some outfit ideas for them.
- Then I present some bold and creative ideas to try.
- And finally, I’ll finish up with outfit combinations to inspire you.
I haven’t tried too much of this myself, so I’m excited to do more of it. Let’s start experimenting!
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Color Combos, Color Series, Outfit Combinations, Style Inspiration, Tips and Tricks, Ways to Wear It
Leopard print, Print mixing, Style
Sheer skirts are a trending fashion item for summer 2024, and I love them! This year is different than the sheer trends of the past, as the focus is specifically on skirts rather than dresses. That’s all to the good, because you can always do more with separates. Sheer skirts can be worn for day or evening, and can be dressed up or down. In this post, I am focusing mostly on how to wear sheer skirts anytime.
With this year’s sheer skirt outfits there is room for nuance, which isn’t always the case with bare-it-all trends. It’s up to your interpretation and personal preference, as seen on the runways.
And remember, you don’t really have to bare it all. You can use the sheer skirt to add a feminine touch to your outfit rather than going all-out sexy. So age doesn’t matter.
I finally found a sheer skirt I love, on Amazon. Now, to decide on how and where to wear it…
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Outfit Combinations, Ways to Wear It
Outfit Ideas, Sheer, Skirts, Statement Maxi Skirts
Out of curiosity, I dove deep into exploring how to get creative with layering necklaces. It took me some time and I ended up with this far-reaching guide. Age doesn’t matter. In fact, older is bolder, so let’s have some fun!
This is an update of my guide to layering necklaces. It begins with 17 ways to layer various kinds of necklaces, followed by eight ideas for how to layer necklaces with your outfits and concluding with ways to layer each different type of necklace by category (i.e., pearls, chains, etc.) Plus, there’s a bonus Style Tip for delicate necklaces!
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Accessories, Checklists and Guides, Style Inspiration, Ways to Wear It
Layering, Necklaces
A reader wrote to ask me how to look and feel good wearing compression hose in the summer. Good question! I did my usual research and discovered a wide array of answers. It depends on lots of things. Some of them are:
- the colors,
- the materials,
- the situation and environment,
- your style preferences
- and even your wardrobe.
I’m happy to honor requests from my readers, so feel free to ask away! I hope you benefit from what I found out about:
How to Look & Feel Good Wearing Compression Hose in Summer
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Lifelong Health, Ways to Wear It
Comfort Dressing, Compression Garments, Dress for Health, Summer, Summer Style
