It’s not easy to look elegant in yards and yards of snakeskin. Maybe that’s why we don’t see a lot of women flocking to shopping malls to buy snakeskin dresses whenever this trend makes a comeback.
A snakeskin dress will always be a little tricky to pull off. If you decide to wear one, make sure it is the right piece for you.
Try to learn from the following celebrities who have picked the right snakeskin dress for themselves.
1. Jennifer Lopez in Dsquared2 Snakeskin Micro Dress (Full Story)
Jennifer Lopez at Fox’s American Idol XIV event at New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on September 17, 2014
The naysayers would probably say that this look is too much. But Jennifer Lopez pulled off this head-to-toe DSQUARED2 snakeskin ensemble with aplomb. It would have looked daunting if it was a cringe-worthy gray snakeskin ensemble. The vibrant blue color saved it and made it look like the singer was making a statement.
2. Myleene Klass in Snakeskin Dress
Myleene Klass at the Miss Saigon Press Night at the Prince Edward Theatre in London, England, on May 21, 2014
Myleene Klass just loves wading in the snakeskin dress trend! It’s her turf, but this particular dress from her own clothing collection is one of her best looks. The wrap style is so classic and fitting for the actress’ age.
3. Lucy Hale in Blush-Toned Stella McCartney Dress
Lucy Hale at the Pretty Little Liars season finale screening at Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City on March 18, 2014
Speaking of age, isn’t the snakeskin dress trend a little too off-putting to look at on the younger generation? Sometimes, yes, but not with the right dress choice. Lucy Hale herself was adorable in her blush-toned Stella McCartney dress. The shift-style frock has a youthful vibe, making it easy to see past the intimidating snakeskin.
4. Suki Waterhouse in Python-Skin Trench Coat Dress (Full Story)
Suki Waterhouse at the Burberry Prorsum Menswear Spring/Summer show held at Kensington Gardens in London, England, on June 18, 2014
A snakeskin dress is already hard enough to wear, how much more a dress coat? That’s not a problem with British actress Suki Waterhouse, though. For a fashion event, that Burberry coat did a lot in keeping her noticeably stylish.
5. Gabriella Wilde in Gucci Mini Shift Dress
Gabriella Wilde at the “David Bowie Is (private view)” exhibition gala night held at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England, on March 20, 2013
We’re seeing a pattern here. A mini shift dress is actually universally flattering. Gabriella Wilde wore one from Gucci and rocked it with a leather jacket. Snakeskin plus leather? That’s a little tough to beat.
6. Miley Cyrus in Whipsnake and Perforated Leather Dress (Full Story)
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth at the premiere of Paranoia at the DHA Theatre in Hollywood on August 8, 2013
Miley Cyrus’ pre-“Wrecking Ball” fashion was already edgy. But she still managed to retain a semblance of sweetness in her mixed-media Proenza Schouler dress featuring a barely noticeable patch of snakeskin-print leather. She completed the outfit with her favorite white platform pumps.
7. Kate Beckinsale in Armani Privé Mermaid Dress
Kate Beckinsale at the Los Angeles Premiere of Total Recall at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California on August 1, 2012
Kate Beckinsale just braved a long snakeskin gown on the red carpet a couple of years back. Her mermaid style dress from Armani Privé got her the attention she probably wanted that night.
The key there is in the dress. If it’s a bad dress to begin with, no amount of styling will save it. So if you are ready to rock the snakeskin dress trend, here are some you can get from Amazon:
Michael Kors Drop Waist Printed Dress, $1,695.00 at Amazon
Christopher Kane Snakeskin Effect Dress, $491.01 at Amazon
Modiste Dresses Penelope Dress, $78.00 at Amazon
Charlie Jade Ivy Snakeskin Print Silk Tunic Dress, $158.00 at Amazon
BB Dakota Vickie Snakeskin Print Sheath Dress, $78.00 at Amazon
What do you ladies think? Are snakeskin dresses something you’d be comfortable wearing?
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