If You're Going to Try Animal Prints, Try This One First

You might have noticed that animal prints (and their many iterations) have been making a big comeback. Whether leopard, snakeskin, or tiger print, there's no escaping them. Which isn't a problem for us: They bring a fun edge to each and every outfit. However, if you're hopping on the bandwagon this fall, we suggest considering a specific iteration—one that was spotted in Adam Selman's and Carolina Herrera's F/W 18 collections and has already trickled down to your favorite high-street stores. We're talking, of course, about zebra print. Not only can a zebra pattern be a bit more subdued than its other animal-print counterparts (especially if it's in its original black-and-white colorway), but it can also be just as bold and edgy when reimagined in bold colors. Care to see for yourself? Ahead, see how to wear zebra print and really make it your own.

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A zebra-print dress is perfect for a night out. 

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Elevate your turtleneck game with a zebra-print pick.

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Animal print looks best when paired with more animal print. 

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See what we mean? 

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Have fun layering your zebra-print dress over a classic white tee. 

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Monochrome, but with a zebra-print twist. 

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Consider bold colors when approaching this trend. 

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The perfect transitional dress in a trendy print. 

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We're here for this green iteration. 

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And this one too. 

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Sill not ready for this print? Keep it simple with a zebra hair ribbon.

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Would you wear this animal print, or are you sticking with leopard? 

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