Okay, so I think this may the final hurrah for my leopard coat this year.
It was needed last weekend because it felt like winter again for a few days (in fact we had torrential hailstones the same day), but it did give me the chance to pair it with baby blue which I’ve been wanting to do all winter.
I think a great way to tone down the potential “tartiness” of a large block of leopard print is to go for the masculine chic look – I went with a blue gingham shirt, my husband’s sweater, boyfriend jeans and black patent brogues. Take away the coat and it’s all very mannish (that’s the way I like it), but then it’s feminised to some extent with the pop of red in the bag and my lipstick.
I know a few bloggers who do the masculine chic look really well (Daniella I’m looking at you!) so I think their style has rubbed off on me a little.
What about you – do you embrace the man in you at all, or do you like touches of it in, say, boyfriend jeans or a good brogue? Do let me know in the comments!
Coat: Zara | Shirt: Marks & Spencer | Sweater: Borrowed from the husband | Jeans: La Redoute | Brogues: Asos | Bag: Asos | Sunglasses: Asos
Such a fun sassy look! Love the coat!
Love this outfit, like so much the masculine shoes 🙂
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Great coat!!
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I love tomboyish looks, dear Catherine…but I'm definitely a little afraid of going too masculine!! So yes – I almost always make sure I have an overtly feminine piece in there somewhere to help balance things out!! That's not to say that I don't admire "masculine-chic" on other women (and besides, your pretty braid and red lip give plenty of girly flourish to your outfit here!!) 😉
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Hmm I think having at least one feminine thing is the key, Monika, whatever it may be! Thank you 🙂
Hello,Ciao…great Masculine chic look,the Leopard coat is stunning on you & also the Shoes!
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I love this styling Catherine. x
Hehe, well yes, I think it's fair to say I'm a fan on androgynous styling 😀 Catherine, you look so freaking chic! I love the masculine twist you've given this gorgeous leopard print coat, that I still love sooo much!
Take care and wishing you a great week,
Daniella xox
You're the total inspiration, Daniella!! Thank you so much as always x
Serious brogue envy going on here as I type. Love the outfit Catherine. Well, I seriously think you can make anything look beautiful, it's not the outfit, it's the wearer. :-).
Elsie that's such a nice thing to say!! Thank you thank you x
Love this look. The brogues, to me, take it to the next level in a way that heels would not.
Love the whole look…I just packed away my leopard coat…but I love those shoes!!
I think my coat is going away very soon, Pam! Thank you my lovely x
Oh, yes . that coat is totally fabulous!
Monica
I am always surprised how many colours work so well with leopard: red, blue, yellow etc.
And yes, my eyes got used to the man-outfit so I have a few myself, but not many. Without long hair I find it more difficult to "do" this.
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I've embraced the man in me since I was born! 😀 I'm pretty sure that I should have been born a boy.
Love this coat, the print, the fit the length- perfection! And I'm madly in love with your braid *_*
Haha I like that, Keit! I can imagine you in this coat 🙂
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Wonderful juxtaposition of glam and down-to-earth! Love the brogues, xox.
I love your outfit! Very Tomboy chic!
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That's a fab coat!
Lauren
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