HIT OR MISS – BRIGHTLY COLORED LEOPARDS

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Over 40 Fashion Blogger, Tania Stephens is styling a chambray shirt under a bright leopard print sweater with tapered jeans

I have to admit, I love the new Hit or Miss feature every Wednesday. Any outfit I wear can be a hit-or-miss outfit since one outfit won’t work for everybody. I picked today’s outfit for a couple of reasons. This outfit is colorful, has a busy print, and is a leopard print.

Over 40 Fashion Blogger, Tania Stephens is styling a chambray shirt under a bright leopard print sweater with tapered jeans from Ann Taylor

When I took photos of this outfit, I intended this look to be a part of my Very Peri post. But, when I was working on the Very Peri post, I decided not to include this sweater since the purple/blue color didn’t show up that much. I loved this colorful sweater, though, so I thought it would be great for my hit-or-miss segment.

Over 40 Fashion Blogger, Tania Stephens is styling a chambray shirt under a bright leopard print sweater

We all know that leopards have spots, but have you ever seen a striped leopard? Me neither, but this brightly colored leopard sweater sure grabbed my attention. This sweater is lightweight but not thin. You can’t see the button-up shirt I am wearing underneath it or the outline of my jeans. This sweater is a great weight for spring, and the colors of the leopards are so pretty; plus, I love the multi-colored striped cuffs.

Over 40 Fashion Blogger, Tania Stephens is styling a chambray shirt under a bright leopard print sweater with dark wash jeans

You can see the length of the sweater in the back here. The sweater is longer in the front and back than on the sides. In some of my photos, I’m wearing the sweater tucked, and in some, it isn’t so that you can get a better idea of the length. I’m wearing a medium in the sweater, and I think it fits great, even with the button-up shirt under it.

Over 40 Fashion Blogger, Tania Stephens is styling a chambray shirt under a bright leopard print sweater with gold hoop earrings

I’m wearing a pair of veined Lapis earrings with this sweater, and the deep blue stone looks great with the outfit. The only other jewelry I’m wearing is my Cable Loop David Yurman bracelet because I didn’t want to detract from the print of the sweater.

Over 40 Fashion Blogger, Tania Stephens is styling a chambray shirt under a bright leopard print sweater and a camel crossbody

I thought this would be a great outfit for shopping or running errands, so I added a leather crossbody wallet to the outfit. This is a great neutral color that can be worn with almost anything. The wallet is large enough to hold everything you need for shopping, and you can either wear it as a crossbody or through it in your handbag as a wallet. It is on sale for under $40, so I don’t expect it to stick around very long.

Over 40 Fashion Blogger, Tania Stephens is styling a chambray shirt under a bright leopard print sweater with tapered jeans and ballet flats

Because I intended this look to be part of my Very Peri post, I wore the same button-up chambray shirt, mid-rise tapered jeans, and Tory Burch ballet flats. You can read all about how those items fit by clicking on the post. I’m wearing a medium shirt, size 8 jeans, and a 9 in ballet flats.

Over 40 Fashion Blogger, Tania Stephens is styling a chambray shirt under a bright leopard print sweater with tapered dark wash jeans and Tory Burch flats

I’m sorry if this post was short and sweet; I’ve had to work at the lumber company for the past few days. The good news is that I got the payroll reports done, and the W-2s have been finished. Woohoo! That is always something to celebrate. I can’t believe I used to work there full time and still manage to work the blog.

Over 40 Fashion Blogger, Tania Stephens is styling a chambray shirt under a bright leopard print sweater with tapered dark wash jeans from Loft

Okay, let’s hear it…is this outfit a hit or a miss? Would you wear it? What would you change? I love reading your comments, and I am so impressed by your ideas.

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141 Comments

  1. Loving the “Hit or Miss” feature every week. I love the colors in the sweater and the style, but don’t care for the leopards on it. If someone gave it to me as a gift, I would keep and wear it. The blue earrings look really good with it.

  2. I am also a fan of this series. It reminds me a little of the “Glamour Don’ts” on the back page of Glamour magazine eons ago. It was the first thing I looked at when my magazine arrived.
    The colors are perfect on you. I love all the items but just not together. The sweater looks too big on you ~too wide and too long. I’m also think the shirt collar is too heavy for the sweater. You have worn so many cute /classy outfits and this one is not in their category.

  3. Terry Shannon says:

    I love the “Hit or Miss” days! The sweater is colorful, & I love the
    multi-colored cuffs!! But, the entire leopard thing is far too “busy” for me!!
    Blue earrings rings are beautiful!! Might need to purchase those. I enjoy your blog greatly!!

  4. Bonnie Smith says:

    I think this is a Hit. I love the colors and the funness of the pattern. I turned 60 last Wednesday and my husband made me promise I would not wear leopard print, lol, but I think he would say yes to this.

  5. Love it on you! It wouldn’t be a good choice for me because I’m short in the torso and I don’t think it would do anything for my shape.
    Love the bright colors!

  6. The sweater is totally not what I expected but I love it; it’s fun, funky and kitschy and who doesn’t need a little more fun in their lives?

  7. L. Conish says:

    I love the leopard sweater and I would (will) wear it!

  8. Definite hit! I love it over the denim shirt for winter but, it looks light enough to wear alone in the spring. I hit the link since I like it that much. The price tag tho…Yikes! Way overpriced!

  9. I love the sweater. It’s fun and I would wear it. I like the length. It’s a hit!

  10. Connie D Martin says:

    I love the new “Hit or Miss” series. This sweater is so fun. The colors of Coral and Blue together adds the little “umph” that is needed to draw your eye to the design.