Fashion The Trend: Wild Things By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Instagram Twitter InStyle's mantra is "Everybody's in," and that means anyone who finds their way to our stories should find themselves reflected in them. We prioritize bringing the right writer to every story and sometimes collaborate as a team to ensure we're including points of view across race, gender expression, body size, skin and hair type, and more. Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. For more about our team, click here. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on September 22, 2014 @ 04:24PM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Courtesy Photo The Trend: Wild Things 01 of 13 Reasons To Love It ImaxTree (4) Animal prints have officially been tamed: There's nothing overtly sexy about these spots and scales—they're small, quiet, and set against a backdrop of creamy white or misty gray. It's an elegant look that's equally appropriate for work, weekend, or evening. HOW TO WEAR ITEcho the neutral palette by teaming the patterns with similar hues. Steer clear of ultra-short minis, cropped tops, and tanks-the idea isn't to show your skin. Instead, restrained pieces like long coats, midiskirts, or loose trousers feel sophisticated. Prefer to just dabble in the trend? Accessorize with a hint of snake in the form of a cross-body bag or sleek open-toe heels. Runway photos: (left to right) Reed Krakoff, Celine, Roberto Cavalli, Mary Katrantzou 02 of 13 Jenni Kayne Courtesy Photo $898; intermixonline.com 03 of 13 Tamara Mellon Courtesy Photo $595; tamaramellon.com 04 of 13 Rebecca Taylor Courtesy Photo $325; rebeccataylor.com 05 of 13 Guess Time Inc Photo Studio $118; guess.com 06 of 13 Ann Taylor Time Inc Photo Studio $248; anntaylor.com 07 of 13 Loeffler Randall Courtesy Photo $395; shopbop.com 08 of 13 Tory Burch Courtesy Photo $425; toryburch.com 09 of 13 Michael Stars Time Inc Photo Studio $108; michaelstars.com 10 of 13 Vince Camuto Time Inc Photo Studio $158; vincecamuto.com 11 of 13 C.Wonder Courtesy Photo $128; cwonder.com 12 of 13 Reiss Courtesy Photo $195; reiss.com 13 of 13 Elizabeth and James Courtesy Photo $495; net-a-porter.com Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit