Slither Into This: 5 Snake-Print Favorites (And How To Wear Them)

by Annie Wazer | 12:56 pm, July 3rd, 2011

For the past few years, the entire fashion world has been seeing spots — leopard spots. From Sarah Palin’s footwear, to Kate Moss’ living room, to, well, Nicki Minaj’s entire body, leopard rules the animal-print kingdom — or does it? Thanks to the meteoric rise to fame of the leopard-print-loving Snooki and her fellow guidettes, leopard has fallen out of favor with the fashion elite, clearing the way for a new animal-print trend: snakeskin.

Here are 5 of our favorite snake-print pieces — from shoes to dresses — complete with outfit suggestions (yeah, we’ve got you covered). Check them out below!

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1.Sartore Boots

Take a walk on the wild side in these snake-print booties.

Sartore boots, available at Opening Ceremony for $945.

2.Outfit: Sartore Boots

Contrast these edgy boots with a polished blouse -- but keep some of the snake-print-worthy spice in your outfit by sporting a thin, spiked collar.

Shirt: Acne, available at La Garconne for $147; Pants: Paige, available at American Rag for $179; Bag: Proenza Schouler, available at La Garconne for $1,225; Skull Ring: Alexander McQueen, available at Zappos Couture for $196; Gold Ring: Hermes, available at Hermes for $165; Necklace: Eddie Borgo, available at Bergdorf Goodman for $860.

3.Foley + Corinna Bag

Functional and fashionable? Thank the snake-print for this style miracle.

Foley + Corinna bag, available at Stefani Bags for $419.

4.Outfit: Foley + Corinna Bag

Keep your outfit as effortless as your bag by wearing flowing pieces, but pair a structured statement necklace with it to add an intriguing contrast.

Sweater: Helmut Lang, available at La Garconne for $395; Skirt: Funktional, available at Lori's Shoes for $128; Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell, available at Solestruck for $160; Necklace: Missoni, available at Boutique1 for $538.

5.Rebecca Taylor Dress

Who knew snakeskin could be so preppy? Be ready for the country club in this hot pink, snake-print dress.

Rebecca Taylor dress, available at Net-a-Porter for $350.

6.Outfit: Rebecca Taylor Dress

Polish off this proper dress with a structured bag and an intricate necklace.

Bag: Rebecca Minkoff, available at Saks Fifth Avenue for $425; Necklace: Lizzie Fortunato Jewels, available at Kirna Zabete for $395; Shoes: Stuart Weitzman, available at Far Fetch for $279; Bracelets: Kendra Scott, available at Stefani Bags for $90.

7.Aminaka WIlmont Top

Snake-print is often used to create texture rather than make a statement, like in this ultra-chic, silk-jersey top.

Aminaka Wilmont top, available at Net-a-Porter for $281.

8.Outfit: Aminaka Wilmont Top

Don't be afraid to incorporate an eye-catching piece into your outfit, like these Barbie-approved shoes, to heighten the drama of the subtly printed top.

Skirt: Kelly Ewing, available at Coggles for $88; Clutch: Diane von Furstenberg, available at Bergdorf Goodman for $325; Earrings: House of Harlow 1960, available at Piperlime for $45; Shoes: Giuseppe Zanotti, available at Net-a-Porter for $595.

9.Alice + Olivia Dress

Say hello to our new favorite LBSD: little black snake-print dress.

Alice + Olivia dress, available at Saks Fifth Avenue for $368.

10.Outfit: Alice + Olivia Dress

With a back this dramatic, try to keep the front simple with a few subtle yet glamorous accessories.

Clutch: Savanna, available at Endless for $224; Necklace: Vince Camuto, available at Vince Camuto for $125; Shoes: Badgley Mischka, available at Jildor for $185.