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Christen Harper Signs Off on Slinky Leopard Print Dresses for Summer

The SI Swimsuit model wore a beautiful floor-length number while celebrating the launch of the 2024 magazine in Florida earlier this year.

Ananya Panchal

Christen Harper
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Christen Harper has been to Florida numerous times this year and she’s warming up (pun intended) to the Sunshine State. The four-time SI Swimsuit model, who was discovered through and co-won the Swim Search open casting call in 2021, recently shared a stunning Instagram post showing off her trendy fashion sense, impeccable figure and love for being by the pool as soon as warm weather hits.

“It’s officially pool day season so you know where you'll find me @hardrockholly☀️,” the 31-year-old captioned her post and tagged the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., as her location.

The 2022 co-Rookie of the Year snapped a series of pics wearing a cute Réalisation Par leopard print dress while celebrating the launch of the 60th anniversary issue earlier this year. The swimwear designer posed in front of the resort’s bungalow-style cabanas at the Bora Bora pools. Animal print has seen a rise in popularity over the past several months, and the TikTok fashion community is even considering it a “neutral” for the foreseeable future.

“Need a poolside drink there stat !” BFF and fitness influencer Katie Austin commented.

“The best bungalows 😍,” 2024 rookie Jena Sims added.

“❤️❤️❤️ See u there,” Swim Search co-winner Penny Lane chimed.

“Count me in,” rookie Berkleigh Wright agreed.

“A babe 😍😍😍😍,” three-time brand model Kamie Crawford wrote.

“Insane,” Miami-based DJ Xandra Pohl declared.

The Los Angeles native and part-time Detroit resident is set to tie the knot soon this summer with her fiancé, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff.

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Ananya Panchal
ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit, where she covers fashion, beauty, pop culture and the internet’s favorite personalities and trends. She joined the brand in 2022 after roles at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. Panchal loves to write about fashion in all its forms—from standout runway moments and evolving street style to the best accessories to elevate each season’s wardrobe (she rarely goes anywhere without a stack of jewelry and a coffee in hand). A self-proclaimed beauty fanatic, she’s always on the hunt for must-have products and loves breaking down viral trends. Her favorite series at the moment is spotlighting female founders and the stories behind the brands they’ve built—especially those shaping the future of fashion, wellness and tech. She is based between New York City and San Francisco and, when she’s not writing, can be found rewatching One Tree Hill, playing sudoku, trying new restaurants or ranking her favorite Disney Channel Original Movies. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism with a minor in criminal justice from Boston University.

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