Why Chubby Women Shouldn't Wear Animal Print...

Welcome back to the Chubby Girls Fashion Guide. Today we're going to be talking about animal print, and why it's a no-no for bigger women. Well that's really a lie. It's not a complete no-no, but the line on this is so fine, that it's often hard to walk. One minute we can be cute, chic and fabulous, and then the next minute we can be this...

Yes ladies, this is the wildebeest. Say hi, cause if you go overboard with the animal print then you could be looking like her. But what if you want to look cute, chic and fabulous? Then I will try my best to help you walk that fine line of fashion forward and wildebeest.

Accessories, accessories, accessories. I can't stress this enough. If you want to spice up your outfit with animal print, work it into some of your accessories. But choose wisely and one at a time. Too many contrasting prints looks sloppy and it just doesn't work. Too many pieces with the same animal print, you're wandering towards wildebeest territory. Here are some examples of acceptable animal print accessories.

There are times, when animal print is okay in more than just your accessories. But it's really hard to get it right. I couldn't even find an example of someone getting it right. There were a lot of wrongs, but here is a close but no cigar, and I'll let you know how you can make it right.



This model is posing in my favorite article of clothing, the almighty cardigan. So what is wrong with this picture? It's, well, um, boring. Girl needs some color. I'm all for treating animal prints and neutrals, but I think she could amp up the glam with a pop of red. Yes, red!! Red works wonders with leopard. If I was wearing this outfit, I'd add a chunky red belt right at the smallest part of the waist. Bright red lips and some red pumps or flats would go great with this look as well.

So in summary... it is a fine line between maven and wildebeest. It may be too hard to walk for some, but if you're diligent and selective in your choices you can pull it off and look cute, chic and fabulous.

edit... Never wear a print that is associated with being large. So never eva eva eva.... eva wear moo cow print. ta-ta.

coming soon... Sexy vs. Slutty vs. Dolla dolla bill yo!