Animal print clothing and lingerie has been around since the 80's, holding its popularity because of its variety of uses in the fashion world. The classic animal print adds a touch of fun and spontaneity to any outfit, however in order to look classy when wearing animal print, one has to follow a few important tips.

To avoid looking like a runaway zoo, you should always mind the background. I don't say that your entire outfit has to be all black. You can reach out for reds, greens and whites... Just make sure you keep it monochromatic. You can start small with animal print accessories. Paired with toned down background they will make the entire outfit.

As with any print, the key is to mix and match with plains, making sure you're never more than 50% animal. Look at Betsey Johnson who's successfully joining patterns and never crosses the fine line between the stylish and the tacky.

Gucci and Angelo Marani suggest muted tones of brown, grey or black.

Going wild with the animal pattern, don't overdo with the jewellery. An animal print is itself glamorous and eye-catching

Animal print fashion never goes out of style, but is a style that's difficult to fashion. It's a bold fashion choice so you should always remember that in this case a rule "less means more" applies... Meow!