Leopard print has always been the cool-girl alternative to florals or polka dots, and if you needed further proof, take Alison Hammond's animal print dress as your inspiration. This woman knows a confidence-boosting, flattering dress when she sees one.
Joining Dermot O'Leary on This Morning, Alison wore the most flattering leopard print midi dress, with This Morning viewers calling it "so lovely" and "stunning."
- Alison Hammond wore a leopard midi dress on Friday's edition of This Morning.
- Alison's dress has been ID-ed as the Live Unlimited Animal Print V-Neck Lace Trim Short Sleeve Dress, £99 - available from Next and John Lewis.
- The brand describes the dress as an "elevated take" on leopard print.
Alison's leopard dress is from Live Unlimited, which you can also buy via Next and John Lewis. Cut on the bias, it's effortlessly flattering with short, capped sleeves, a v-neck and softly shaped silhouette. The dress is elevated further with the sexy addition of a lace trim, around the neckline, and an empire seam which will flatter any and all bust sizes.
The dress, called the Animal Print V-Neck Lace Trim Short Sleeve Dress, has a hidden comfort panel too; the elasticated back waist keeps things comfortable and not tight, and will offer more flexibility too.
Gaining extra flatter points is the midaxi length - sitting between a midi and maxi - and the subtle swish of the skirt.
© InstagramAnother key detail is that it's machine washable. A lot of smarter, occasionwear dresses are dry clean and since this can be worn smart or casual, it's one of those repeat-wear buys you'll find yourself turning to season after season.
EXACT MATCH: Live Unlimited Leopard Print Lace Trim Midaxi Dress
© Live unlimitedAlison's dress is a classic choice because of its flattering details and how easy it is to wear. Currently available in sizes 12 - 28, it's a great one if you're nervous to wear leopard print, as the super feminine, flattering cut make it easy to wear.
Leopard provides an alternative print to the classic summer designs of florals, polka dots and stripes, and if you love Alison's dress, you're in luck as the high street is packed with easy to wear, figure flattering leopard dresses.
If the price point of Alison's is not within your budget bandwidth, check out the rest of these slightly more affordable leopard dresses: the Matalan Leopard Print Tea Dress, £26, is such a brilliant version and under £30. Boden's Irene Puff Sleeve Dress is on sale for £77, in the loveliest leopard and cotton - so nice and breezy for summer. For a khaki version, try Scamp & Dude's Animal Print Tea Dress, reduced to £77.
Alison's This Morning style
Alison's been loving dresses recently, including this vibrant green midi dress from Live Unlimited, £59. It's such a bargain for a dress that can be worn to the office, to the races or even dressed up for a wedding.
© InstagramAnd I loved her brown and cream polka dot dress. It had the most tummy cinching knot detail, with cooling, sheer long sleeves and a midi length. Priced at £55 from Yours Clothing, it's another one you can dress up or down, depending on the occasion.
How to style Alison's leopard dress now
Whatever you do, don't be afraid of leopard print - it is a neutral. Wear with tan or brown accessories to dress down, or wear with metallic heels or black heeled thong sandals to smarten up.
You can embrace the chunky Dad sandal with this dress too; a cute denim jacket thrown over the top will be the perfect playmate.
