Chic and Wild: 5 Stylish Ways to Rock Animal Print This Fall

Dallas fashion blogger over 40 wearing a brown taupe matching set with a dark brown leather jacket and a calf hair animal print handbag as one of 5 ways to wear animal print.

Animal print is fiercer than ever this fall, and I’m here to show you how to style it with confidence! Whether you’re ready to go all-in with a head-to-toe look, or you’re just dipping your toes into the trend with a chic handbag or pair of heels, there’s something here for everyone. Animal print isn’t just for the wild at heart—it can be timeless, trendy, and incredibly stylish at any age. Ready to discover how to rock this red-hot trend? Keep scrolling to see 5 ways to wear animal print in 5 fabulous fall looks!

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Over 40 fashion influencer wearing a calf hair handbag.

Dallas fashion blogger wearing a matching taupe skirt and top with a dark brown leather bomber jacket and kitten heels with an animal print handbag.

LEATHER JACKET (XS) //  TOP (XS)  // SKIRT (XS) //  KITTEN HEELS //  HANDBAG – FOR LESS

ANIMAL PRINT HANDBAG:

First on my list of 5 ways to wear animal print is choosing a printed handbag! My first choice right now would be this gorgeous zebra calf hair handbag from Staud. It’s the perfect mix of luxury and bold style. Crafted from genuine calf hair with a stunning zebra animal print, this chic shoulder bag adds instant sophistication to any outfit. Featuring a structured silhouette, gold-tone hardware, and a versatile strap, it’s as functional as it is stylish! It also has a very reasonable price point.

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BETTER FOR BUDGET:

If the bag above is out of budget, no worries! I’ve found a similar option in a leopard print that has an AMAZING price tag under $70!! It has a similar structured silhouette and I adore the darling bow detail on the strap. Whichever option speaks to you, either of these bags is a chic way to wear this season’s hottest trend!

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Over 40 Dallas stylist wearing a leopard sheath dress with black accessories as one of 5 ways to wear animal print.

LEOPARD PRINT SHEATH DRESS (XS) // GOLD CUFF – FOR LESS// HANDBAG – FOR LESS //  HEELS

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ANIMAL PRINT DRESS (ONLY $60):

I love this leopard sheath dress as an easy way to rock animal print this fall. A gorgeous dress like this just needs a killer pair of heels and an elevated handbag and you’re good to go! Fierce leopard spots add wild style to this textured sleeveless midi dress with a price point under $60! I wear an XS and it fits true to size.

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Dallas woman over 40 wearing dark wash jeans with a leopard mesh top and a leather jacket.

LEATHER JACKET (XS) //  LONGSLEEVE (XS)  // DARK WASH JEANS (24) //  HEELS //  SIMILAR HANDBAG

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ANIMAL PRINT MESH TOP (UNDER $50):

Next on my list of 5 ways to wear animal print is this stunning mesh top in leopard! It features an asymmetrical hemline, long sleeves, and a flattering high neckline. All that, plus it has a price point UNDER $50! Can you believe it? I wear an XS in this trendy top that fits true to size.

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Dallas woman over 40 wearing an under $100 leopard print wrap dress with kitten heels as one of 5 ways to wear animal print.

LEOPARD PRINT DRESS (XS) // GOLD CUFF – FOR LESS// HANDBAG – FOR LESS //  HEELS

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UNDER $100 ANIMAL PRINT DRESS:

How fabulous is this leopard wrap dress? The fit is so flattering and easily adjustable thanks to the wrap design. I love the silky feel of the material and it’s wrinkle-free! I wore it with a chic pair of heels and would style it later with knee-high boots and a leather jacket. I’m wearing an XS in this under $100 animal print dress and it fits true to size.

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Over 40 fashion blogger wearing straight leg jeans with a leopard bomber jacket.

LEOPARD PRINT BOMBER JACKET (XS) //  TOP (XS) // JEANS (24) // SIMILAR HANDBAG // MULES– FOR LESS

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ANIMAL PRINT BOMBER JACKET:

Last but not least on my list of 5 ways to wear animal print is this stunning leopard print jacket from Ganni. It has a cropped waist and oversized sleeves, creating tons of visual interest in this look. Leopard print is one of the hottest trends for fall 2024, so you’ll look fabulous and be right on trend with this amazing jacket. I wear an XS and it fits true to size.

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BETTER FOR BUDGET:

If the option above is a bit out of budget, no worries, I’ve got you covered! This leopard print denim jacket is unbelievably cool, very on trend, and has a price point under $100! It boasts the same trending pattern as the bomber jacket above and the fit is fantastic. I wear an XS and it fits true to size.

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XOXO, HEATHER

My mission is to empower women to look and feel confident. I hope through the different looks I create that I am able to inspire YOU to express yourself in a way that makes YOU feel good – on the inside and on the out. If you wear what you love and what you feel your best in your confidence will shine through and that is the best accessory a woman can wear! Every woman deserves to look and feel like the best versions of themselves, no matter what their age!

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