Not leopard, not snake, Ruth Langsford show off her wild side in this trending animal print, and it's brilliantly versatile

Animal print is a little bit magic - it doesn’t matter what year or season it is, big cat patterns always seem to be in style. Adding a patterned piece to your wardrobe now is a great idea, as you will find it works well for just about any occasion, especially in this transitional period between winter and spring. And if you need some shopping inspiration, take a look at one of Ruth Langsford’s latest looks.

The presenter was on ‘This Morning’ earlier this week, wearing a gorgeous tiger-striped blouse by Baukjen, which she wore with a pair of leather trousers. The deep orangey-brown hue and black safari-inspired pattern looked fantastic on the star, and it’s an outfit that could see her through a busy day and then to a dinner date with ease. Big cat tops or dresses seem to strike the perfect balance between relaxed and dressy, and Ruth’s button-down is a perfect example of just how chic they can be.

The good news is that the very same piece is currently on sale, and you can find it below, along with some other printed separates that will all look grrr-eat for now and years come.

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There aren't many rules when it comes to styling animal print - it really is very versatile and can work well with most items in your closet. Most fashion folk will tell you that leopard in particular is treated as a 'neutral', working well with timeless colourways of cream, brown and black, as well as styling up with bolder shades too, and the rest of the animal kingdom follows suit.

While wild cat patterns are neutral, you are still best to avoid wearing them with spots, stripes and florals, as the mismatched, maximalism can look a little much, but they do tend to work well with most colour palettes. If in doubt, keep things simple and buddy up leopard or tiger-covered pieces with denim, block colours, or take a note from Ruth and opt for a luxe leather for a polished spin.