I found this sheer animal print top (what animal is this supposed to be?) at a local thrift store for just a few dollars. It’s really fun to wear, very loose-fitting, with dolman sleeves, but with a built-in elastic waist for shape. It’s very sheer so I wore a black tee underneath, and paired it with my favorite Laundry pencil skirt.
I am almost ready to put the animal prints away for a while; my passion is cooling (see my post about love affairs and clothing here). But I do really like this easy piece. I’ll wear it with skinny jeans a few times too, before I give it a rest. I think it could use a pop of bright color next time, with a bright bangle or scarf.
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| I do appreciate an open neckline like this. |
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| Do you own a black pencil skirt too? |
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That's a fabulous top.
This is a gorgeous blouse…perfect with your skirt! I think it would look fabulous with colored jeans!
I don't have too many animal print items, but I do love them!
I very much like that top and agree it will look as fantastic with a pair of great jeans as it looks with the pencil skirt!
I have pencil skirts but I am slightly embarrassed to admit that I do not have any black ones. I tried one on this week but didn't buy it. They're never the right length on me and I'm never enthused enough by them to commit to alterations. I used to have one but it was from when I was a different size so I donated it.
Not yet, but I will thrift some (not ready to make a full-price commitment!)
i could see this with some colored jeans…do you have any of those in your wardrobe?
Cute outfit! Love the booties, too.
I can't imagine giving up animal prints–it would be like giving up "red" to me. But I can also understand getting tired of a look I've worn a lot.
I don't have a pencil skirt (though I love the way they look). Too hard to chase little kids around in one!
I am just starting to wear pencil skirts, and found a vintage interpretation two days ago. It's an exploration for me! You look fabulous in this skirt and it looks great with your animal print. I have loved leopard since the 70's and my affection hasn't subsided. But I do go through phases as life changes.
I own so many pencil skirts! I find it to be something I'm really comfortable in. Although spring makes me want to make myself more flouncy type skirts.
I have mixed emotions about animal prints, too. I think it's that I don't like them across the board like I used to – when they really became popular, anything with a zebra or leopard print I adored, but now I am much more selective when it come to them. I hope I am making sense 🙂
Your animal print top is unique in it's pattern and color scheme. I think it's lovely with that pencil skirt and the colors suit you, too. I have a pencil skirt in black that I like very much. I instantly feel feminine, chic and more out together.
That's a beautiful top, Patti. I no longer own a black pencil skirt, but I do have two brown ones. And I want more!
I don't! I spend some time of my life working in Macy's, so I have strong antipathy toward black. 🙂 I believe, I still own couple black pants and maybe full black skirt, but definitely not pencil skirt.
I absolutely adore all animal prints! I have leopard printed silk sweater, cheetah printed handbag, zebra printed scarf, and I'm looking for leopard faux fur coat in 60's style.
I own, uh, several black pencil skirts. Differing lengths and fabrics! My excuse!
I have no idea what animal that's supposed to be, but it's a great blouse.
I have also been thinking about animal prints. I don't see them out for spring in any shape or form. I'm thinking women love them so much they'll stick around for fall but not sure. Actually, since I live in Indiana they'll always be in style!
I love your top. It works beautifully with the pencil skirt! have a good weekend
Snow leopard! Hee hee. I love it, and I love your collection of animal prints. I hope you'll keep them and bring them out again in a few months/years/whenever to enjoy again.
That's a fabulous top.
I am still in love with animal prints – especially giraffe and zebra now.
Oh it's such a pretty shape I can see why you like it. My love of leopard has cooled quite bit, but I still love my little leopard flats and leopard print sunglasses. I am avoiding both leopard and python at retail though, even though I loved loved loved them at first.
It's a cute top, and works well with your skirt! But I know what you mean, I like things in phases too.
Patti, I'm embarrassed to tell you how many black pencil skirts I own. Such a great career dressing staple!
I love the top and think a bangle is the right way to go for accessorizing it. I love wrist bearing sleeves, I do own a black pencil skirt. However, it's leather. Lol! It's very demur for leather, but still. I did finally go out and purchase some black pants. I've had a bunch of dressier occasions that required business attire that I was unprepared for.
I will forever heart animal prints!