A purr-fect rental Standard ballroom gown with a flirty jaguar print. To begin, the bodice of dress is a stretch knit in a cream fabric. The dress is asymmetrical with one long sleeve, while the other side has a nude elastic strap. Furthermore, the dress has an open back with strappy detailing. The skirt transitions into a texture jaguar print fabric with a horsehair hem. The floats of the dress are asymmetrical as well. One float is made from the animal print fabric, and attaches to a cuff that is worn on the wrist. In contrast, the other float is made from a cream chiffon, that attaches to a half sleeve to be worn on the side that has just the elastic strap. Lastly, the dress has built-in bra cups and a bodysuit.

The embellishments on this rental Standard ballroom gown will make you say, “meow!” Firstly, top of the line European crystals replicate the jaguar print on the bodice of the dress, including the left shoulder, right hip, and right sleeve. The jaguar print is made from brown and gold crystals. Additionally, the bodice, elastic straps, and horsehair hem shine with high end AB crystals. Best thing about this dress, is it is both for Purchase and Rent, so you can try it on the ballroom floor before you buy it!

Animal print, the perennial trend that is forever chic. It may skip a season, but it will bounce back the next and stronger than ever. Richard Quinn’s take on leopard was dramatic and full of life featuring dresses with voluminous silhouettes and large cartoon-like prints. Marc Jacobs, creates charming leopard print princess quote with a matching hat. Here at Encore Ballroom Couture, we have many animal print dresses in our collection. Browse them all and see which ones you like the best!