Sunday, July 24, 2011

How to Wear Animal Prints After 40

Today's photo comes from an article called How to Wear Animal Prints After 40. According to the article, animal prints "have gotten a bad rap as something that old ladies tend to overindulge in." Uh oh! But fortunately, the article gives us some animal print wearing pointers.

nnnnn Here I am re-creating the photo from the article in my faux leopard print coat.




And here's the original photo. Yes, it's the ever-beautiful Lauren Hutton. What an inspiration! And of course, she's following the rules perfectly - she's wearing a classic shape, she's not showing too much cleavage or leg, and (phew!) she hasn't over-accessorized. Well, it's over 90 degrees here in South Florida, so I think it's time to go back to my t-shirt and shorts look. But wasn't it fun to see a little leopard print on the chicken blog?



10 comments:

Arkansas Patti said...

Lauren and now you, do make getting a bit older seem easy. You two set the bar high.
I have animal prints on my bed, does that count?

Bernice said...

How about animal prints after "80". It is my favorite design. Your dad was always looking for leopard skin nightgowns, shirts, etc. etc. They are plentiful now and I just love them. I just bought an adorable shirt and it's cool and comfortable.
You looked great in it Ellen. Did you say it's a coat????

Cheezhead Robin said...

You look stunning in your new leopard print coat, but does it ever get cold enough to wear it in southern Florida, LOL?

Ellen said...

Arkansas Patti,
Thanks, and yes, animal prints on your bed definitely do count!

Bernice,
I was thinking about you and how much you like leopard print while I was writing this post. Well, I called it a coat, but it comes down to just below my waist, so maybe it's really a jacket?

Robin,
Thanks, it's fun to wear, too! Maybe it'll get cold enough to wear it this winter - if not, I'll wear it anyway!

carol said...

Très chic ! I just heard Joan Rivers raving about being 'on trend' with animal prints this season. So stylish, love the long hair too…….interesting that all the women love animal prints....

Kristin said...

I'm always a fan of a little animal print action!

Ellen said...

Carol,
I'm so glad you like the hair! When people comment (in real life) on how long it's getting, I just say, "It's a force of nature!"

Kristin,
I agree - animal prints are great!

Cathy Hamilton said...

You give Lauren a run for her super model money!

Cheezhead Robin said...

Since I read about wearing animal prints & plaids, I have noticed a lot of people, all ages, wearing both. Your blog helps to keep me up on popular trends in fashion, seniors, etc., LOL. Thanks.

Ellen said...

Cathy,
Thanks! I'm speechless!

Robin,
Having the chicken blog as a hobby helps Robert and me keep up, too. Glad to be of help!