It's already been established that animal prints are neutrals. Leopard, snake, zebra, etc. Every single fierce pattern qualifies. Once you adopt that way of thinking getting dressed this winter will be easy-peasy.
Thankfully, designers have been on an animal print trip lately. Valentino Garavani supplies multiple leopard creations via its Pre-Fall 2023 collection. Stella McCartney's Fall 2023 offering is the source for horse-themed essentials. Then there are Isabel Marant's boxy snakeskin ankle boots, Rabanne's striped blazer and Batsheva's zebra-printed prairie dress. The price points vary wildly. Get it? The Valentino shirt is by far the most expensive at $5,300. The others stay closer to the $1,000 mark. (Although Batsheva's contribution is only $325.)
Brands like Zara, Mango and & Other Stories are also on the animal print bandwagon. Actually Urban Outfitters currently has a coat on sale for just $34.99. Reformation is an optimal source for a variety of patterns. While the COS Fall 2023 collection includes a dynamic tortoiseshell coat.
When it comes to styling, do what we always do. Take cues from Rihanna. The singer, actress, mogul, mom and all-around superwoman was recently spotted rocking two different animal prints in one outfit. Just more proof of animal prints' neutral status. Not every piece in our roundup will go together. So you'll just have to commit to buying a few items and be willing to go through a little trial and error. Now you see why we're highlighting the prices. It's a whole lot easier to invest in one designer creation and a few less expensive pieces rather than buy up all the fashion house alternatives.
Ready to start shopping? Then keep on scrolling to see all the creature comforts of the season. Some scream party dress, while others are designed to keep you warm when the temperature really begins to plummet. Plus, these pieces will stay in style and work in your wardrobe for many, many years to come.
Mango Animal-Print Velvet T-Shirt, $39.99 at Mango
Reformation Ballari Dress Es in Leo, $248 at Reformation
Zara Fluid Animal Print Blazer, $89.90 at Zara
Batsheva Prairie Ruffled Zebra-Print Flocked Tulle Dress, $325 at Net-a-Porter
COS Oversized Animal-Print Wool Coat, $390 at COS
ROTATE Birger Christensen + Net Sustain Cropped Leopard-Print Cotton and Cashmere-Blend Cardigan, $360 at Net-a-Porter
Reformation Veda Cynthia Leather Pant in Venom, $398 at Reformation
OneTeaspoon Night Fever Mesh Top, $119 at Free People
Stella McCartney Appaloosa Pony Jacquard Knit Cape Jumper, $1,550 at Stella McCartney
Valentino Garavani Leopard-Print Wool and Silk-Blend Shirt, $5,300 at Net-a-Porter
The Frankie Shop Nairobi Mini Skirt in Navy Python, $61 at The Frankie Shop
Rabanne Animal-Print Cotton Blazer, $1,334 at Mytheresa
& Other Stories Jacquard Animal Print Sweater, $149 at & Other Stories
Isabel Marant Miyako Snake-Effect Leather Ankle Boots, $1,490 at Net-a-Porter
Raey Uniform Leopard Cotton-Velvet Wide-Leg Trousers, $690 at Matches Fashion
Urban Outfitters Nathan Animal Print Jacket, $34.99 at Urban Outfitters
Johanna Ortiz Amur Leopard-Print Midi Dress, $1,150 at Moda Operandi
