These Animal Printed Pieces Are a Surefire Way to Heat Up Summer

May 11, 2021

Summer brings to mind fresh floral patterns, pastels and crisp white dresses. But, as you’re probably well aware by now, we like to think outside the box. We’re the type that likes to carry a little fall into spring and a touch of summer into winter. So it should come as no surprise that we’re favoring summer animal prints. We know, we know. It sounds like an oxymoron. But hear us out. While leopard, tiger, zebra, snake and even giraffe prints all seem suited to fall, they can actually work in the warmer months. Especially when teamed with season-appropriate fabrics, like silk, cotton and linen. And you don’t have to go on a prolonged hunt to find summer-ready options. From a breezy two-piece set in an attention-grabbing cheetah design to a cool romper and even an ocelot-inspired jumpsuit, there are lots of pieces to covet. One quick suggestion: don’t rock animals from head to toe. You can match your top to your bottom, but if you throw in a fierce bucket hat and dad sandals, you’ve gone too far. Scroll down to discover the best summer animal prints to snag right now.

Animal Prints for Summer 2021

Animal Prints for Summer 2021 #1

Reformation Ursula Two Piece in Cheetah, $278 at Reformation
Animal Prints for Summer 2021 #2

Faithfull The Brand + Net Sustain Rianne Tie-Detailed Tiered Zebra-Print Linen Midi Dress, $289 at Net-a-Porter
Animal Prints for Summer 2021 #3

Isabel Marant Lennyo Zebra-Print Leather Sandals, $625 at mytheresa.com
Animal Prints for Summer 2021 #4

Dolce & Gabbana Giraffe-Print Drill Shorts, $405 at Farfetch
Animal Prints for Summer 2021 #5

Zara Animal Print Shirt Dress, $49.90 at Zara
Animal Prints for Summer 2021 #6

H&M Voluminous Resort Shirt in Light Beige/Leopard Print, $19.99 at H&M
Animal Prints for Summer 2021 #7

Staud Tommy Giraffe-Print Beaded Shoulder Bag, $250 at Matches Fashion
Animal Prints for Summer 2021 #8

re:named Jully Tiger Midi Skirt, $50 at Shopbop
Animal Prints for Summer 2021 #9

Faithfull Lottie Zebra-Striped Romper, $179 at Anthropologie
Animal Prints for Summer 2021 #10

Nanushka Alayna Animal-Print Cotton Jumpsuit, $321 at mytheresa.com
Animal Prints for Summer 2021 #11

Free People Ciara Printed Buttondown in Zebra Combo, $98 at Free People
Animal Prints for Summer 2021 #12

Pixie Market Rene Leopard Silky Midi Skirt, $60 at Pixie Market
Animal Prints for Summer 2021 #13

Ganni Printed Cotton Slip Dress With Cutlines, $245 at Ganni
Animal Prints for Summer 2021 #14

RE/DONE 50s Cutoff Shorts, $195 at Shopbop

As passionate about feminism as she is about fashion, Morgan C. Schimminger spends much of her time writing and editing pieces on everything from celebrity style to the fight to keep funding for Planned Parenthood. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley and a master’s degree in publishing from Rosemont College. Morgan has contributed to a variety of publications, including StyleBakery, Uptown, metro.pop and Sister 2 Sister. Every week for theFashionSpot, she profiles the Top 10 Best Dressed Celebs and provides a daily dose of stylish stars via Look of the Day.