If you saw my London post or follow me on Instagram (@elletrain) you have seen my latest obsession: leopard boots. I found this pair and they are comfortable yet chic and stylish. Isn’t that the goal in general? A chic, stylish everyday shoe? It is for me anyway.

I love love these boots and have shared them quite a bit lately, but I realized providing some outfit ideas would be helpful in convincing everyone how versatile a printed shoe could be. We talk about leopard being a neutral, but until you own a leopard print piece it may be hard to picture how it can go with so much, even other prints!

Outfit 1: Camo + Black

I have to say I was even skeptical myself about this combo before I tried it, but I love it. Mixing two prints that work together makes my designer heart so happy. I think a black sweater or tee on top grounds the two patterns. I tried it with a gray sweater and didn’t like it as much as the black. I will say it works best when you have a bit more subtle camo print (where the print is has less contrast).

Wearing

Sweater (similar)  H&M Knit Wool-blend Sweater

Pants (similar) – Express Mid-rise Camo Print Stretch Jeans – Love these from Express because they come in short, regular and long lengths. Mine are sold out in green, but available in gray still. Size up one size.

Boots Dolce Vita Macie Pointy Toe Boots – I love these. They fit well and didn’t need to be broken in. I wore them all over London, too. They’re not cushiony, but they’re very comfortable. TTS. (More sizes available here)

Oufit 2: Ivory & Light Denim

Wearing

Sweater (similar) – Ralph Lauren Cableknit Cotton Turtleneck or Free People Snowbird Sweater

Jeans  – Abercrombie High Rise Girlfriend Jeans – These jeans are a great addition to my closet. They’ve replaced my boyfriend jeans and are a flattering, updated high rise but vintage-inspired style. TTS. Size up if between sizes.

Boots Dolce Vita Macie Pointy Toe Boots – I love these. They fit well and didn’t need to be broken in. I wore them all over London, too. They’re not cushiony, but they’re very comfortable. TTS. (More sizes available here)

Outfit 3: Red, Black + Gray

Wearing

Cardigan  – Pretty Little Things Chunky Long Line Cardi

Tee – A+ D Slub Burnout Tee – My favorite v-neck tee. I have it in navy and black (wearing black here). It does shrink a little with washing, but relaxes again. I’m wearing a medium which is a little oversized.

Jeans  – Free People Reagan Button Front Jean in Pearl Gray TTS

Boots Dolce Vita Macie Pointy Toe Boots – I love these. They fit well and didn’t need to be broken in. I wore them all over London, too. They’re not cushiony, but they’re very comfortable. TTS. (More sizes available here)

I’m curious if you’ve tried leopard print shoes or if you’ve shied away from them? What’s your favorite way to style them? I’m thinking with black velvet pants or oxblood cords for the holidays!

xo

L