Zebra Print Outfits: How to Wear Zebra Without Looking Costume

The short answer: wear zebra print as one piece and keep the rest black, because zebra is already two colours. This winter the freshest version is zebra in hot pink and black, as on the Bright pink zebra-print mini dress, the Bright pink zebra-jacquard mini skirt and the Pink and black zebra-jacquard sweatshirt from Essentiel Antwerp. Shop every mini dress, all mini skirts, and the Essentiel Antwerp winter edit.

Animal print has moved on from leopard. Zebra is graphic, almost geometric, and it suits a brand known for print. Essentiel Antwerp is the Belgian label Inge Onsea and Esfan Eghtessadi founded in Antwerp in 1999. It started as a T-shirt line in twenty colours and grew into a full ready-to-wear house known for graphic print, bold colour and a sense of humour.

What colours go with zebra print?

• Black: the safest. It picks up the stripe and lets the print lead.
• The print’s own colour: pink zebra with a pink knit, such as the Pink off-shoulder sweater.
• Burgundy: a deeper tonal pair for pink zebra.
• Denim: a zebra sweatshirt with jeans is the most relaxed way in.

Our zebra picks

1. Bright pink zebra-print mini dress

A relaxed shirt dress with a large pointed collar, dropped shoulders, long cuffed sleeves, pockets and high side slits.

2. Bright pink zebra-jacquard mini skirt

Woven jacquard rather than print, with a subtle A-line, a back slit and slanted pockets. Wear it with a black knit and tights.

3. Pink and black zebra-jacquard sweatshirt

Oversized with dropped shoulders, a crew neck and ribbed trims. The weekend way to wear zebra.

How to wear zebra head to toe

Only when the pieces are made to match, like the jacquard skirt and sweatshirt, which share the same weave. Wear them together with black boots and a black coat, and nothing else patterned. For accessories in the same print, see our guide to zebra print bags.

Frequently asked questions

Is zebra print in style for 2026?

Yes. Zebra is one of the key animal prints of the season, especially in unexpected colours such as pink and black.

What shoes go with a zebra print dress?

Black knee boots, black pumps and black loafers. Avoid patterned shoes.

Can you wear zebra print to work?

A zebra shirt dress with opaque tights and a blazer is office friendly. Keep the rest of the outfit black.

What is a zebra jacquard?

A jacquard is woven with the pattern built into the fabric, so the zebra stripe is part of the cloth rather than printed on top. Read more in what is jacquard fabric.

Does pink zebra go with burgundy?

Yes. Burgundy is a deeper shade in the same family as pink and makes a rich tonal pairing.