Last week I bought a Next blue fleece top which has been ideal in the cold weather, worn indoors as a jumper or outdoors as a jacket. I therefore decided to order the same style in another colour. I chose the rust version, which can only be described as leopard print. At the age of 76 will I look ridiculous? Honest answers please!
It’s lovely and will look great with black jeans/trousers. It’s not Bet Lynch at all and thank you for posting me in the right direction for a cosy top!
Well I’m the same age as you and I’ve always loved a bit of leopard print, in my book it’s just classic. My two middle aged very fashion conscious daughters would tell me if it was inappropriate in no uncertain terms. Why not, it’s just a pattern, like a check or flowers. Wear it and enjoy!
I think a well turned out a bit daring at any time is edgy! You'll look great, accessories? All your favourite jewelry ALL of it!! Why not?! I love having full Warpaint and top outfits when I'm in mood , I reason that I'll not regret not bothering!!!
As others have said, if you like it, wear it. You will look good in either of them. I have a few animal print pieces too which I love, one of which is my late Mothers animal print head square which I now wear round my neck. It has never gone out of fashion but I would still wear it every winter regardless.
It looks fine to me, if you like it wear it with pride and don’t worry what others think. I have the blue animal print fleece gilet from Joules too MawTheMerrier I got it in the sale and have worn it loads.
You go girl! (That American expression seems appropriate here.) What's not to love? I agree with AmberSpyGlass - it's surely impossible to be "too Bet Lynch." Wear it with pride and keep warm!