Jump to category:
Back To Top

Forget leopard and zebra, this spotty animal print is all over the high street, these are the styles that will actually flatter

Get set to see monochrome spots everywhere over the coming weeks

Matilda Stanley's avatar
By
published
in News
four dalmation print items
(Image credit: M&S, H&M, TU Clothing, Adidas)
Jump to category:

Animal prints always look and feel current, and while leopard print still reigns supreme, the last few months have seen other wildlife-inspired patterns have their moment in the spotlight, too. Throughout winter, the western trend has been a key aesthetic and with it came cowhide and ponyskin pieces that are still very much in fashion favour, but for spring, dalmation print looks set to be big news, and I predict a wash of black and white spots to soon be all over the high street.

The pup-based dots have a wonderfully playful feel, and are more relaxed than wild cat spots, and the monochrome colourway can often be easier to style, and more wearable if you're nervous about stronger prints. The splodges are like a softer take on polka dots, and are already popping up across clothing and accessories.

Shop the Trend

If you're unsure about how to style animal prints, it's best to keep things simple to avoid clashing - buddy up your dalmation spot pieces with block colours and fuss-free separates for the most polished feel.

Try wearing your monochrome dots with fresh white, soft grey or rich black items for a grown-up spin on this playful trend, or to inject something a little bolder, try introducing bright shades of pink, green or red.

While dalmatian print is very much 'in' right now, don't worry about its longevity. Echoing a distorted polka dot (one of fashion's longest running trends), this monochromatic look won't fall out of favour anytime soon.

Matilda Stanley
Matilda Stanley

Matilda Stanley is a freelance style editor covering all things fashion, beauty and interiors. She writes and styles for both print and online and covers everything from the latest catwalk trends to bargain skincare buys. With over fifteen years of experience in the industry, Matilda has worked on TV shows including 'Gok's Fashion Fix', and written and styled for publications including Closer, Heat, Bella, Look, Woman, Good Housekeeping, Now, and The Daily Mail.

You must confirm your public display name before commenting

Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.

Back To Top