The only thing cooler than lavender gelato this season are summer animal prints. You already know that my closet is bursting with every print in the concrete jungle—but I can always make room for more. Not that my wallet is very happy about that. However, there are some less expensive options you can snap up. And I’m ready. Are you?
From leopard print dresses to zebra bikinis, let’s turn up the heat and stand out from the crowd. Here are five summer animal prints you need in your wardrobe right now!
5 Ways to Wear Summer Animal Prints
Leopard Print
Rawr baby! You know me and my signature print—I can’t get enough. For me, leopard is an all-season print. But it looks especially fierce in the warmer months. I wore this dress on my birthday but switched it up with a Modern Essentials t-shirt underneath to make it more casual.
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Snakeskin
With 90s minimalism back in full force, it makes perfect sense to draw inspiration from some of the decade’s most fabulous fashions. Take this snakeskin dress for example. You could easily wear this all week long—with either a pair of chunky sneakers or strappy sandals.
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Tiger Print
Lily-Rose Depp is fierce all of the time, but particularly in animal prints. I love switching up my leopard for tiger every now & then. See her full roar-worthy look here.
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Cheetah Spots
A skirt like this cheetah print one, as seen on Elsa Hosk, is perfect for both day and night. You can wear it with a graphic tee for lunch with your girlfriends and then with a silky cami for drinks with your guy. It’s endlessly versatile and fabulous.
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Zebra Stripes
Of course, every summer animal prints wardrobe needs a statement swimsuit. Lately I’ve been really feeling zebra prints, as well as high-waisted bikini bottoms. They’re perfect for sucking in all those margaritas you’ll be enjoying by the pool.
