Leopard print

It can be quite chic precisely because it can also be very tacky. A nuance lost on OP.

I had a pair of black suede and leopard faux fur loafers in the 90s. They were tacky as hell, but that was the point, and I was in my 20s and could get away with it.

Leopard, tiger, zebra, cheetah prints, always tacky.

A chic woman is delighted by the challenge - "can I pull it off?" Valentino 2014

Evidence, r1? Just declaring it with no photos to back you up does not make something so.

Givenchy 2007

a slide show for you.

Always makes me think of Mel B from the Spice Girls.

Of course with JLo, nothing is ever solidly on the chic side of the equation, though she is always stunning.

Cheetah print is even more tacky.

As with all things, if you're young and thin you can pull it off

Is this Cheetah or Leopard?

Maybe JLo's is abstract Giraffe?

If you use it for accessories and not clothing, it’s actually pretty WASPy. Leopard needlepoint slippers and such.

R6 Veruschka is amazing. At her peak, it was impossible for anything to look bad on her.

I had a girl friend who bought an expensive designer leopard jacket (that had been drastically marked down) even though it was far too bulky for her. She had an eye for cut and brought it to a tailor. He made the proper alterations and wow, it fit her like a glove. She was tall and slim and wore it with black slacks or sometimes black tights with killer boots. She looked incredible and got lots of attention whenever she wore it. Strangely, it has not dated, and she can still wear the look 20 years later.

It's become a basic print, like plaid or polka dot.

Something being WASPY does not mean it's tasteful. I know you know that, though.

Never wear leopard.

Freud said all women who wore red were whores. 99% of the population say women who wear leopard are whores.

I don't think leopard is WASPY at all though. It's not preppy.

I agree, R17. But then the issue with it isn’t looking tacky or aggressive, it’s that it becomes a bit stodgy. But it is very common to see country club women in leopard print shoes or handbags, just never clothing. MAYBE a coat, for the risk takers.

I like red leopard, and strangely, I am not a whore.

Grace, Catholic princess. Not a WASP.

[quote] I don't think leopard is WASPY at all though. It's not preppy.

I grew up in Preppy Handbook land and lots of houses featured little leopard-print pillows alongside the needlepoint accents.

WASPy doesn't equal preppy.

Way off topic, but I happened to watch Married to the Mob last week and forgot how delightful all the little touches were. This bit really stood out and can't believe that I missed it in 1988 or the few times I've seen it in the intervening 33 years or so.

The headboard of the "romantic" hotel (that Dean Stockwell takes Nancy Travis to) says, "Veni, Veni, Veni" -- I came, I came, I came.

Um, I also grew up in Preppy Handbook land. Animal print is not preppy. Waspy and Preppy are not always equal, but often they are. Throw in a little Jewish here and there for Preppy.

[quote]Throw in a little Jewish here and there for Preppy.

Horrors!

Velvet leopard fabric is fantastic!

John the Baptist made it work.

Even Mrs. Kennedy, our First Lady, rats her hair!

[quote] I had a pair of black suede and leopard faux fur loafers in the 90s.

It had a moment of popularity in the '90s.

Agree that it's now a basic print, like stripes. A little goes a long way, though.

Melania in cheetah print:

Nomi Malone in shimmering tiger print:

The legends can get it.

ver - sayce

Believe it or not, I have a pair of fuzzy leopard print Chuck Taylors.

I hardly wore them because they were actually quite warm on my feet. I wonder if they're worth anything.

My uncle was a swinger with a glass bottomed houseboat and a huge cock. I found his stretchaneenie leopard jockstrap when I rifled through his closet of sexy things.

Love it for blouses. It's very chic with camel, browns and black. Jane Fonda and Sharon Stone can still pull it off. Not good for caftans, switch it up to zebra. Warning. Be careful with cow print.

I love this.

What say you? Can a fashionable male pull off animal print accessories?

YSL Pour Homme.

R40 yes- R39 no because the scarf is feminine and that is the grodiest coat I've seen in years.

The men wearing the leopard print seem ironic and campy, as specified in the original post.