Properly applied animal prints add a stylish touch to a woman's wardrobe. Zebra, with its classic black and white stripe, can highlight most outfits with a little care. The crisp, bold look is best applied sparingly to keep this graphic pattern from taking over an ensemble. Try these steps to introduce zebra stripes into your everyday wardrobe.
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Instructions
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Keep the palette simple. Even the office can handle accents from the wild if the background is basic. Solid colors like black, white or camel keep this staple of the savanna from being overly savage. Clean silhouettes and classically tailored pieces, like slacks and pencil skirts, pop with a touch of zebra.
Introduce it to your casual wardrobe. A touch of this bold animal print dresses up weekend basics like jeans and T-shirts or simple shift dresses. Aim for a neutral background, but bright colors complement zebra if you keep the palette solid.
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Wear it on your feet. Zebra is perfect in a shoe. Clogs or boots make a strong statement, particularly if you pair them with hem lengths that show the footwear to full advantage. If you are timid about the print, try a ballet flat with jeans on the weekend or slacks at the office for a more sedate application of the stripe.
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Try it at your waist. Belts come in an array of styles and widths. This accessory changes an ensemble in an instant. A thin belt looped through a pair of jeans adds a hint of panache. For a bolder application, wear a wide belt at the waist over a sweater or dress.
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Grab a zebra striped bag. A bag is a great way to apply a touch of the wild to your wardrobe. Bags range in style from simple accents to allover stripes. Try an elegant, oversized clutch in the bold black and white to make a workweek statement.
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Add a scarf. Zebra stripe scarves are affordable and go with almost any look. Wrap a light, casual scarf around your neck to dress up a tank top with shorts. Traditional, square, silky scarves transform a suit, your hair or even a plain black dress with little effort.
