Keep or return: Which animal print blouse?

Which animal print blouse looks better on me? This is mainly for work but maybe MOTG with jeans. I'm probably going to return one of them unless you really think I look great in both. (And if you don't like either, let me know too!)

Yay=brown leopard print
Nay=black/gray and white tomcat print

1-4. Ann Klein leopard blouse size S. It's a little bit shiny, but isn't sheer which is nice. It has a tab to keep the sleeves up, although the material is kind of silky/slippery so it doesn't always stay rolled as you can see from the pics. Also, can I wear it with the leopard print heels in #2 or is that too much animal print? I'm not sure what type of pants to wear to work with it. I have some old red trousers and some old brown trousers but I'm not too happy about the fit of them now that I've joined YLF...they're a little too baggy and short. So what color trousers should I look for? (I'm wearing them with AG skinny jeans on sale from Anthro).

5-7. Equipment tomcat blouse. Downside is it's very sheer so I have to wear a tank underneath. I had to size down to XS since it's oversized. Also I got it on sale but it's still more expensive than the other one.

5-9. And what do you think of these Gap Real Skinny pants?

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14 years ago

Sarah

Veteran

I like the first blouse--the sleeves are beautiful and I like the color. The second one is cute too. I just think the first one is more special.

I like the skinnies!

Sona

I like the fit of the second one better.

Sowmya

Active Member

Really like the first blouse, I think it goes well with the red trousers, though yes the fit may be a little off.
The second one is nice as well, but wow, even XS looks big - if I had to chose I'd go for the first one. Like the GAP pants as well.

modgrl

(website)

I'm not that excited about the second one. I guess it's the sagging pocket that makes me sad. I like the fit of the first one but the shiny fabric seems kind of dated.

Suz

I wish the Gap Real Skinnies looked as good on me as they do on you! Speaking of which, how did you find the fabric? I tried a pair the other day and I swear the fabric felt different than it used to. It was ALMOST legging thin. Didn't show my lady parts in front, but made me long for different underwear in back. So I didn't plonk down my money. Decided to wait and hear others' thoughts.

I like the first shirt best. The second one looks large on you, to my eye. And I think it's fun to wear the first shirt with the shoes; maybe it is too matchy-matchy for some, but what the heck. It's an animal print year.

goldenpig

Suz, I bought them because the only other black skinnies I have (7 for all mankind) are super stretchy/tight and look even more like leggings than the Real Skinnies. These seem slightly thicker and I might even consider wearing these to work with a long blouse or tunic.

Nakidra

The pants look great!! I'm not a huge fan of the 1st animal print blouse. I'm with Rita and think it's the shiny fabric.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

I like the first one best!

HelenInCanada

I like the first one better (brown leopard print) and the skinnies are super! The black/grey tomcat blouse is very bold, and I feel like it is wearing YOU instead of the other way around...

cjh

I like the first shirt best - looks better with your coloring, and the smaller motif is a more subtle, go-with print. Also, I agree with HeleninCanada about the boldness overwhelming you...

The skinnies look fantastic!

hillview

Love the first one. Not wild about the second one.

Heather

Natalie, I am in LOVE with that Equipment blouse. So lovely.

SkiDiva

Between the two, I prefer the first one, primarily because of the smaller scale print.

missvee

I vote keep the first one. It looks great on you. I think the second one is an awkward length even though the colour and pattern look fine.

mamaKate

Another vote for number 1. Regardless of fit, the warm tones and smaller print with less contrast in number one draw more attention to your face and soften it.

Aida

Hmm I think I prefer the first one; the warmer, deeper color and smaller print work better, but I really love the way the second fits.

rae

#1 FTW!

JennyAnne

I much prefer the scale of print in the first one. I think it looks higher-end, too, for some reason

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