Animal Print Dresses To Party The Night Away

Animal print has got a bit of a reputation for being a bit racy, the expression ‘a bit of an animal’ says it all really. There certainly are plenty of racy animal print party dresses around if that is what you are looking for like this halterneck leopard print dress by Goddiva. In fact animal print is perfect for party dresses with just the right combination of flattering colours and that ‘look at me’ factor. Leopard print can be really bold and eye catching with its contrasting dark browns and cream but if you really want to stand out from the crowd a zebra print dress combined with some brightly coloured accessories is the ideal choice. Zebra print is a great way to work the animal print trend and is definitely more Pixie and less Pat Butcher (from Eastenders).

If you would love to party in an animal print dress but want a slightly subtler and more sophisticated take on the look, there are variety of ways to wear it. The freshest and most on trend way to wear the seasons animal prints gives them a much softer and romantic edge.

Animal Print Maxi Dresses

Animal print maxi – Dorothy Perkins

If you want to get away from that vampy animal print look, the easiest way to do so is by showing less flesh. A maxi dress will cover you up completely from top to toe and can give leopard prints a whole new lease of life. The look is much  more boho and romantic than a traditional lycra leopard skin dress and perfect for summer parties, barbecues and weddings. You can make the look even softer and more romantic by adding chiffon which gives the print a slight translucency and effervescence and also by adding frills which are the ultimate feminine detail.

Another very stylish way to wear animal prints on party dresses this summer is to mix them up in a kind of patch work effect. This look is proving particularly popular for maxi dresses as it breaks up the print a little making it softer . Leopard, zebra and tiger prints can all be mixed together or different versions of prints from the same animal. Mixing animal prints with grey marl is also very now as seen at the Alexander Wang collections.

Scale it down 

Animal print prom dress by Boohoo

For a fresher and cuter version of  the animal print dress, look for it but on a smaller scale. Mini versions of the leopard skin print look great on mini dresses.

Mix it with Florals

Dana Zebra Dress by Boohoo

Florals are a complete contrast to animal prints and a clever mix of the two combines neutral colours and brights for a really eye catching and eclectic look.

Just a little bit of animal print

Animal Print Jaquard Dress by Goddiva

By using just a little bit of animal print on a dress designers have given it a really subtle appeal which is great for those who find it difficult to move away from the safe choice of the little black dress. This dress (above) cleverly mixes animal print with a jacquard design but you may also find party dresses with animal print on just a small area or animal print trim.

Brightly coloured animal prints

Blue leopard print maxi

For those who don’t like neutral colours, animal prints dresses in bright colours are also a great way to work this trend.