How to Wear Animal Print

Make it work hard in your wardrobe, whatever you’re dressing for

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Sarah Lafarge

Animal print: the new neutral

If you’re looking for an outfit ingredient to firmly ground your style in 2025, animal print is your go-to. A mainstay of the Nineties, it’s found its way back into the wardrobes of fashion lovers again, popping up on catwalks and influencers’ Instagram feeds.

Not sure how to wear animal print? It’s much easier than you think. The trick is to think of it as a neutral that goes with pretty much any colour, from bright red and deep burgundy to classic black or white. Try this zebra-print jumper with off-white trousers and ballet pumps for a smart-casual look with a little edge.

Invest in a versatile leopard-print jacket

If you need outfit inspiration for the new season, a good place to start is with our leopard-print trucker jacket. Made from soft, tactile fleece, with an on-trend oversized fit, it makes the ideal base for your winter animal-print themed outfits.

Try it layered over everything from jeans to dresses, elevating basics and adding interest to neutral outfits. Pair it with black horseshoe jeans, a simple-yet-chic jumper and ankle boots for a laid-back coffee date or brunch.

How to wear animal print for evening

Animal print isn’t just for daytime: it works just as well for parties and evenings out. A leopard-print piece can easily be dressed up with a slick of red lipstick, metallic jeans, patent shoes or a sequinned bag.

We’ve given classic leopard print a new twist in this animal-print midaxi dress. With a graduated print to add impact and a simple-yet-sophisticated silhouette, it’s the piece to take you everywhere this spring from dinner to drinks. Slip on a pair of black kitten heels to tie the look together or dress down with western-style boots for more casual occasions.

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