It seems you can’t open a magazine these days without coming across animal prints. With designers championing everything from leopard to snake and even zebra prints for this Fall, it’s time to take a walk on the wild side, so here are our tips for How to Style Animal Prints .
You can choose to go head to toe animal print with an all-over leopard print dress or coat, mix and match by opting for an animal print skirt or tee or if you want a more discreet animal print look then you can choose to accessorise with animal print shoes, a bag or even sunglasses
How to Style Animal Prints
Treat animal prints as your new neutrals by adding them to your everyday outfits alongside your LBD and classic trench coat. There is no need to stick to just classic colours as the new king of the jungle is red and black animal print.
Here are three simple ways to take a walk on the wild side and incorporate animal print into your look.
Mix and Match Animal Prints
My preferred way to wear animal print is to mix and match, either with basics such as a black tee to harmonise your look or mix the animal print with a different material/ style for a more modern twist.
The first golden rule is to harmonise your look using non-patterned pieces that allow the animal print garment to play the main role and avoid wearing animal prints on any areas that you would prefer not to draw attention to. If you’re on the shorter side, opt for clothes with smaller graphics like leopard print, and avoid larger patterns such as zebra print.
The simplest and most chic option is to select a single animal print piece, then harmonise it with garments in neutral tones that appear in the pattern, such as black, cream or beige – all of which are very versatile and easy to style. A leopard print top also looks great with denim jeans or shorts.
My skirts are from ‘Etam’, a small boutique in Paris and ‘Forever 21‘, but unfortunately, they are no longer available. Have a look here for some inspiration:
Head to toe
The simplest way to wear animal print is, of course, dressing head to toe in homage to your favourite animal. A leopard print dress or coat never goes out of fashion.
The cami dress above is from Forever 21 or you can get some more inspiration here:
Accessorise
If you are reluctant to fully commit to animal print, then the best way to incorporate this trend into your look is to accessorise. It’s simple to lend a chic touch to your look with an animal print bag, scarf, shoes or even sunglasses.
For some animal print accessories, here are a few of my favourite picks:
If you are interested in trying this trend for yourself but don’t want to spend too much on it, then have a look at ebay, or other second-hand clothing sites for women. On here you can find a huge number of clothes, shoes, bags, accessories, and more, all for hugely discounted prices! You can start to build your own wardrobe of animal print clothing, just in time for fall, and without breaking the bank!
I hope you enjoyed this feature about How to Style Animal Prints, and and have a look here for more of our style features.
Animal print never goes out of style! I love the leopard print boots, I’ve been looking for the perfect pair for the fall. Thanks for sharing! The photos you included are so beautiful, too! 🙂
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Thank you so much! I’m glad you like the boots 🙂
You look great my dear! Love it
xx, Hadasah
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Thank you so much Hadasah xx
Love your outfit!!
xx- Nina
Thank you Nina xx
I love it so edgy and trendy!
xoxo
Patinka
Thank you xoxox
Julia darling, that print looks so glamorous on you! It was created for you!
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Thank you so much Yuliya! I really appreciate that xo
I like animal prints and I like how you styled them!
xx Elisa
Thank you so much Elisa xx
Who doesn’t love animal prints right? I don’t want to generalize everyone but it is one of the most fun prints to deal with. That long skirt looks amazing.
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Thanks Katya! I agree – it’s so fun and quite easy to style!
molto bello questo look
Thank you xo
I love animal print but yes mixing it with basics so it’s not overwhelming is key! love the pieces!!
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Thank you Rania!
beautiful photos
The Glossychic
Thank you 🙂
I love leopard print especially, it’s definitely my most worn print! I can’t help but gravitate towards it. You’ve shared some great tips here. I agree, it should be thought of as a neutral, since the colors are so easy to mix and match with others. I love your leopard pieces and picks, all so chic and fun!
XO,
Jalisa
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Thank you so much Jalisa! xo
I am not normally a leopard print fan.. but I have looked seeing all your fashion wear within this post 🙂 I really want to find a petite leopard print skirt for the winter/autumn!
Emma
Thank you Emma! I hope you found one! xo
I’m totally on board with the animal print trend, it’s fun!
Brooke
Pumps and Push-Ups
Thank you! I love it too xo
I really love that animal print is back- such a fun print to wear!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Me too! I think I will be wearing it on repeat this season! x
Great pictures and thanks for the styling ideas too!
Have a lovely day 🙂
Rosanna x
Thank you Rosanna! I’m glad you liked the post 🙂
Very cute looks 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
I like all the animal print pieces here!
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
Thank you Rena! Me too xo
Love animal prints!
Blery&Ily
Me too! I will be wearing them on repeat this season xo
Thanks for the tips! You look great in animal prints.
Gemma x
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Thank you Gemma x
Love, how you styled these animal print skirts, you look amazing. xx
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Thank you so much Nina xx
It’s so cool that animal prints are a trend again, I love wearing them with neutrals!
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Yes, they look great paired with black or beige!
Love your sassy outfits dear, especially the third. You’re rocking those edgy prints. That white top is so cute and flattering on you too.
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Thank you so much! I appreciate that xo
These are useful tips dear, I’m thinking of wearing my animal print pieces too. Thanks for your thoughts.
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Thank you Mercy! Hope you’re enjoying the Spring weather where you are 🙂
Leopard print is my favourite right now!
Mine too, although I’m obsessed with all animal prints! xo
love the leopard print! you rock it!
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Thank you 🙂
Animal prints are one of those style staples that will always be in. Great outfit and post.
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Thank you Annette! I totally agree xo
Nice photos dear and so cute outfit!
Have a wonderful day!
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Thank you 🙂
Looove your ideas!
Thank you 🙂
Loooove your ideas!
Thank you xo
Love these outfits and photos! You have a great style.
Thank you so much Darina! I really appreciate that xo
I love animal print. It is definitely making quite the comeback
Sxx
Yes, it seems to never quite go away, but I don’t mind as I love it! xo
I have a cranberry colored pleated skirt and I just love it, can’t wait to get it back out this fall! That leopard skirt is really pretty!
Carrie
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Thank you Carrie! I’m glad you like it xo
Looks a lovely place you visited Julia! Cool outfit too!
Thank you Adam!
Loving the leopard print and the way you have styled it hun.
xoxo
Lovely
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Thank you xoxo
I can never get enough animal prints. Leopard is my fave. Love your pleated skirt Julia!
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Thank you so much Kathrine! I’ve just bought a leopard print dress too 🙂
Definitely want some animal print shoes in my near future!!
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Yes, they are fabulous, aren’t they? xo
I always love leopard, but it is huge this fall! So fun to see all the ways you have styled it.
Amy Ann
Straight A Stylea
Thank you! I think I will be wearing it on repeat this season! xo
You look amazing!! 🙂
kisses
Elisa
Thank you Elisa 🙂