My Tangle with Red Leopard Print
Alright, so I decided to give this red leopard print a shot. Saw it popping up, thought it looked kinda bold, kinda different. Figured, why not? Gotta try new things, right?
First step, actually getting something. Scrolled around online, saw a shirt. Looked okay on the model, you know how it is. Clicked buy. Waited for it to arrive. Felt kinda excited, like I was gonna be all fashionable or whatever.
Package arrived. Opened it up. Pulled out the shirt. Wow. It was… red. And very leopardy. Brighter than I thought. Okay, deep breath. Time to actually try it on.
Put it on. Looked in the mirror. Uh oh. This wasn’t quite the cool vibe I pictured. Felt loud. Really loud. Like the shirt was wearing me, you know?
Okay, plan B. Can’t just wear it plain. Need to tone it down. Grabbed my usual black jeans. Put ’em on with the shirt. Stared in the mirror again. Better? Maybe? Still felt… off. Like I was trying too hard to be trendy.
Tried tucking it in. Tried leaving it out. Tried rolling up the sleeves. Nothing felt quite right. It just seemed like a lot of look.
Trying Different Combos
What else could I do? Thought about my closet.
- With a black skirt? Nope, still too much contrast, too stark.
- Under a denim jacket? Hmm, getting closer. Covered up some of the print. Made it less in-your-face.
- Maybe just let the collar peek out from under a black sweater? That felt… okay. Like a tiny hint of something wild, not a full-on roar.
Tried the denim jacket combo again. Walked around the house a bit. Caught my reflection. Yeah, that was probably the best I could do. The jacket really grounded it, made it feel less like a costume.
Wore it out like that once. Felt a bit self-conscious at first, kept checking if people were staring. Nobody seemed to care, obviously. It’s just a shirt.
So, the verdict? Red leopard print is tricky. For me, anyway. It takes effort to make it work without feeling silly. It’s not something I’ll reach for every day, that’s for sure. Wearing just a tiny bit, like under a jacket or sweater, seems the way to go if I’m gonna do it again.
It was an experiment. Some experiments work out great, others… well, you learn something. Learned this print needs serious taming, at least for me. Back in the closet it goes, for now. Maybe I’ll feel bolder another day.
