How to "Do" Leopard Print

I don't necessarily care for the, "choosing the look by age thing," as it's my feeling that much of fashion is "ageless".....many looks transcend age and can be worn by any age group if tastefully done.



20s: Don’t be afraid to wear dramatic prints. Team your classic LBD with a leopardprint coat and, for a grungy twist, add a pair of chunky boots.
Faux-fur jacket, £75, by WALLIS (0845 121 4520). cotton dress, £45, by KIMCHI & BLUE, from Urban Outfitters (urbanoutfitters.co.uk); Leather lace-up boots, £50, by NEW LOOK (0500 454094); Metal bangle, £12, by EVANS (evans.co.uk); Studded mesh clutch, £28, by ASOS (asos.com).

30s: Take a classic, chic look – a pencil skirt and cardigan – and rework it with leopard-print and this season’s must-have leather skirt.
Cotton cardigan, £29.99, by RIVER ISLAND (riverisland.com). leather pencil skirt, £495, by JOSEPH (020 7610 8441); Suede and leather clutch, £79, by JIGSAW (jigsaw-online.com); Gold-plated bangles, £49.50 each, by ANGIE GOODERHAM (angiegooderhamstore.com); Patent-leather mary-janes, £125, by STEVE MADDEN, from mywardrobe.com.

40s: Modernise your everyday look with an animalprint accessory. A chunky scarf worn with your favourite jeans will take you through winter.
Silk-mix t-shirt, £95, by L’AGENCE, from Dover Street market (020 7518 0680); Denim straight-leg jeans, £215, by J BRAND, from selfridges (0800 123400); Cashmere scarf, £458, by CHRISTOPHER KANE, from matchesfashion.com; Ponyskin belt,£59, by TWIGGY, from Fenwick (020 7629 9161); Faux-leather duffle bag, £32, by WAREHOUSE (warehouse.co.uk); Faux-suede ankle boots, £19, by PRIMARK (0118 960 6300).

50+: Keep the print soft, subtle and feminine, and wear with classic pieces such as black court shoes and a tailored blazer.
Silk dress, £59.90, by ZARA (020 7534 9500); Cotton blazer, £45, by GAP (0800 011 1427); Velvet bag, £225, by LULU GUINNESS (020 7823 4828); Croc-print leather maryjanes, £155, by LK BENNETT (0844 581 5881).