I’m a sucker for Dua Lipa’s Instagram dumps—and no, it’s not just for the #relationshipgoals or reading recommendations, but for the outfit inspo they offer. Over the weekend, the pop star posted mirror selfies wearing a leopard-print skirt, pinstripe blazer, white button-down shirt, knee-high black boots, and bright yellow Louis Vuitton Speedy.
As someone who analyzes fashion trends for a living, I’m convinced Dua has unlocked the perfect formula for wearing animal print this spring: embrace ’90s vibes, mix prints, and add an unexpected pop of color. Her exact pieces total well over $10K (wild, I know), but I found affordable look-alikes of her designer wares that make it easy to recreate her look yourself.
The key piece you’ll need to recreate Dua’s outfit is a leopard-print midi skirt. Her asymmetrical leather number from The Attico will set you back a few grand, but this $150 option from Sézane can be styled all the same ways. Celebs like Taylor Swift, Anne Hathaway, and Selena Gomez are fans of the French label, so this little satin slip is totally worth the splurge.
Recreate Dua Lipa’s Leopard Skirt Outfit
Sézane Leopard Sandy Skirt
Puma Leopard Print Skirt
Sndys Zadie Pinstripe Blazer
Abercrombie & Fitch Bra-Free 90s Cami
JW Pei Lucia Top-Handle Bag
Dua’s post also shows the importance of reliable black boots and sunglasses. The Alexander McQueen knee-highs and Tom Ford cat-eye frames she wore here appeared in another all-black outfit in the swipe. Just FYI, I found sleek Michael Kors boots with a similar silhouette that are currently up to 70 percent off on Amazon.
This spring, I’ll definitely be copying Dua’s take on ‘90s minimalism. Because if this taught me anything, it’s that we should be layering a white button-down under a blazer more often. Styling them unbuttoned over a little black cami made the classic combo feel surprisingly fresh and modern—especially when there are mixed prints involved.
All in all, the pop star’s pairing of pinstripes, leopard print, and a pop of lemon yellow proves that outfits that sound like hot messes on paper can sometimes turn out super chic IRL.
Sarah Maberry is a fashion and luxury commerce editor at Hearst Magazines, where she covers fashion, beauty and pop culture. A seasoned trend forecaster and fashion historian, she analyzes viral products and trends on a deeper level, helping readers determine what's worth buying. When she’s not writing for ELLE, Harper’s BAZAAR, Town & Country, Esquire, Cosmopolitan and other publications, she can be found roaming the Museum at FIT (her alma matter) or sewing her own couture while she binge-watches reality TV.
