The 17 Most Sophisticated (Faux!) Snakeskin Pieces to Shop Now

Add a little extra flare to any look this fall with this statement-making yet surprisingly versatile print

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Sarah Ball

September 04, 2018 12:05 PM

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<p><strong>How To Wear It:</strong> “Snakeskin should function as a jazzy neutral,” says   Emma Jade Morrison, who styles Huntington-Whiteley. “The rule of thumb is to wear one piece at a time. I love it mixed with denim, crisp white shirts, and it’s particularly fun with stripes.”</p>

Celebrity Muses: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Celine booties and Regina Hall carrying a Botkier New York tote.

How To Wear It: “Snakeskin should function as a jazzy neutral,” says Emma Jade Morrison, who styles Huntington-Whiteley. “The rule of thumb is to wear one piece at a time. I love it mixed with denim, crisp white shirts, and it’s particularly fun with stripes.”

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<p><strong>Buy It! </strong>“Aurella” booties, $100; <a href="https://www.aldoshoes.com/us/en_US/women/footwear/boots/Aurella-Beige%2FTaupe/p/52386881-30">aldoeshoes.com</a>  </p>

Aldo Booties

Buy It! “Aurella” booties, $100; aldoeshoes.com

Courtesy Aldo

<p><strong>Buy It! </strong>“Medusa” bag, $90; <a href="https://www.urbanexpressions.net/collections/all/products/medusa?variant=12323970416719">urbanexpressions.net</a>  </p>

Urban Expressions Bag

Buy It! “Medusa” bag, $90; urbanexpressions.net

Courtesy Urban Expressions

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> Skinny animal print watch, $26.98; <a href="https://www.stage.com/p/olivia-pratt-skinny-animal-print-watch/451492/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=pla&utm_campaign=944886169&utm_term=&utm_adid=224535415673&CAWELAID=120124680005009566&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=49698184769&CATCI=pla-373480610771&catargetid=120124680004841052&cadevice=c" target="_blank" rel="noopener">stage.com</a></p>

Olviia Pratt Watch

Buy It! Skinny animal print watch, $26.98; stage.com

Courtesy Stage

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> “Ludlow” slingback pumps, $129.95; <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&subid=0&offerid=593370.1&type=10&tmpid=8157&RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Fshop.nordstrom.com%252Fs%252Fsam-edelman-ludlow-slingback-pump-women%252F5072494%253Forigin%253Dkeywordsearch-personalizedsort%2526amp%253Bbreadcrumb%253DHome%252FAll%252BResults%2526amp%253Bcolor%253Dnatural%252Bsnake%252Bprint%252Bleather&u1=PEO,The17MostSophisticated(Faux!)SnakeskinPiecestoShopNow,sarahballtimeinc,Sty,Gal,6481998,201809,I" data-ecommerce="true" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-tracking-affiliate-name="shop.nordstrom.com" data-tracking-affiliate-link-text="nordstrom.com" data-tracking-affiliate-link-url="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sam-edelman-ludlow-slingback-pump-women/5072494?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home/All%20Results&color=natural%20snake%20print%20leather" data-tracking-affiliate-network-name="Rakuten">nordstrom.com</a></p>

Sam Edelman Heels

Buy It! “Ludlow” slingback pumps, $129.95; nordstrom.com

Courtesy Nordstrom

<p><strong>Buy It! </strong>“Emerson Lorie” shoulder bag, $378; <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&subid=0&offerid=465536.1&type=10&tmpid=2425&RD_PARM1=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bloomingdales.com%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2Fkate-spade-new-york-emerson-lorie-snake-embossed-leather-shoulder-bag%3FID%3D2977900%2526amp%3BCategoryID%3D16958&u1=PEO,The17MostSophisticated(Faux!)SnakeskinPiecestoShopNow,sarahballtimeinc,Sty,Gal,6481998,201809,I" data-ecommerce="true" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-tracking-affiliate-name="www.bloomingdales.com" data-tracking-affiliate-link-text="bloomingdales.com " data-tracking-affiliate-link-url="https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/kate-spade-new-york-emerson-lorie-snake-embossed-leather-shoulder-bag?ID=2977900&CategoryID=16958#fn=ppp=undefined&sp=NULL&rId=NULL&spc=103&cm_kws=kate%20spade%20snakeskin%20bag&spp=21&pn=1|2|21|103&rsid=undefined&smp=partialMatch" data-tracking-affiliate-network-name="Rakuten">bloomingdales.com </a></p>

Kate Spade New York Bag

Buy It! “Emerson Lorie” shoulder bag, $378; bloomingdales.com

Courtesy Bloomingdale's

<p><strong>Buy It! </strong>“Recharge” boots, $129.95; <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&subid=0&offerid=281491.1&type=10&tmpid=10080&RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.stevemadden.com%252Fproduct%252FRECHARGE%252F176391.uts%253FselectedColor%253DNATURAL-SNAKE&u1=PEO,The17MostSophisticated(Faux!)SnakeskinPiecestoShopNow,sarahballtimeinc,Sty,Gal,6481998,201809,I" data-ecommerce="true" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-tracking-affiliate-name="www.stevemadden.com" data-tracking-affiliate-link-text="stevemadden.com" data-tracking-affiliate-link-url="https://www.stevemadden.com/product/RECHARGE/176391.uts?selectedColor=NATURAL-SNAKE" data-tracking-affiliate-network-name="Rakuten">stevemadden.com</a></p>

Steve Madden Boots

Buy It! “Recharge” boots, $129.95; stevemadden.com

Courtesy Steve Madden

<p><strong>Buy It! </strong>“Le Pouch” ring handle shoulder bag, $148; <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&subid=0&offerid=593370.1&type=10&tmpid=8157&RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Fshop.nordstrom.com%252Fs%252Fthacker-le-pouch-embossed-leather-ring-handle-shoulder-bag%252F5083318%253Forigin%253Dcategory-personalizedsort%2526amp%253Bbreadcrumb%253DHome%252FWomen%252FAccessories%252FHandbags%252B%2526amp%253B%252BWallets%2526amp%253Bcolor%253Dtaupe%252Bpython&u1=PEO,The17MostSophisticated(Faux!)SnakeskinPiecestoShopNow,sarahballtimeinc,Sty,Gal,6481998,201809,I" data-ecommerce="true" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-tracking-affiliate-name="shop.nordstrom.com" data-tracking-affiliate-link-text="nordstrom.com" data-tracking-affiliate-link-url="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/thacker-le-pouch-embossed-leather-ring-handle-shoulder-bag/5083318?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home/Women/Accessories/Handbags%20&%20Wallets&color=taupe%20python" data-tracking-affiliate-network-name="Rakuten">nordstrom.com</a></p>

Thacker Bag

Buy It! “Le Pouch” ring handle shoulder bag, $148; nordstrom.com

Courtesy Nordstrom

<p><strong>Buy It! </strong>Bare high heel sandals, $128; <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8029122/type/dlg/sid/PEO,The17MostSophisticated(Faux!)SnakeskinPiecestoShopNow,sarahballtimeinc,Sty,Gal,6481998,201809,I/https://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1093558&pcid=29818&vid=1&pid=590139002" data-ecommerce="true" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-tracking-affiliate-name="bananarepublic.gap.com" data-tracking-affiliate-link-text="bananarepublic.com" data-tracking-affiliate-link-url="https://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1093558&pcid=29818&vid=1&pid=590139002" data-tracking-affiliate-network-name="CJ Deep Link">bananarepublic.com</a></p>

Banana Republic Sandals

Buy It! Bare high heel sandals, $128; bananarepublic.com

Courtesy Banana Republic

<p><strong>Buy It! </strong>3-pack bracelets, $29.99; <a href="http://www2.hm.com/en_us/productpage.0693211001.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">hm.com</a></p>

H&M Bracelets

Buy It! 3-pack bracelets, $29.99; hm.com

Courtesy H&M

<p><strong>Buy It! </strong>Pointed-toe slingback flats, $138; <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8029122/type/dlg/sid/PEO,The17MostSophisticated(Faux!)SnakeskinPiecestoShopNow,sarahballtimeinc,Sty,Gal,6481998,201809,I/https://www.jcrew.com/p/womens_category/shoes/flats/pointedtoe-slingback-flats-in-faux-snakeskin/J8209?color_name=ivory-black" data-ecommerce="true" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-tracking-affiliate-name="www.jcrew.com" data-tracking-affiliate-link-text="jcrew.com" data-tracking-affiliate-link-url="https://www.jcrew.com/p/womens_category/shoes/flats/pointedtoe-slingback-flats-in-faux-snakeskin/J8209?color_name=ivory-black" data-tracking-affiliate-network-name="CJ Deep Link">jcrew.com</a></p>

J.Crew Flats

Buy It! Pointed-toe slingback flats, $138; jcrew.com

Courtesy J.Crew

<p><strong>Buy It! </strong>“Haya” hobo bag, $55; <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&subid=0&offerid=435415.1&type=10&tmpid=8373&RD_PARM1=http%3A%2F%2Fus.topshop.com%2Fen%2Ftsus%2Fproduct%2Fbags-accessories-7594012%2Fhaya-snake-effect-hobo-bag-7878919&u1=PEO,The17MostSophisticated(Faux!)SnakeskinPiecestoShopNow,sarahballtimeinc,Sty,Gal,6481998,201809,I" data-ecommerce="true" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-tracking-affiliate-name="us.topshop.com" data-tracking-affiliate-link-text="topshop.com" data-tracking-affiliate-link-url="http://us.topshop.com/en/tsus/product/bags-accessories-7594012/haya-snake-effect-hobo-bag-7878919" data-tracking-affiliate-network-name="Rakuten">topshop.com</a></p>

Topshop Bag

Buy It! “Haya” hobo bag, $55; topshop.com

Courtesy Topshop

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> “Coltyn” booties, $170; <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&subid=0&offerid=612494.1&type=10&tmpid=18669&RD_PARM1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lordandtaylor.com%2Fmain%2FProductDetail.jsp%3FPRODUCTprd_id%3D845524442539418%2526amp%3BR%3D190495482570%2526amp%3BP_name%3DDolce%2BVita%2526amp%3Bsid%3D16586A57152B%2526amp%3BNtt%3Dsnakeskin%2Bshoe%2Bfor%2Bwomen%2526amp%3BN%3D0%2526amp%3BbmUID%3Dmm5MD4&u1=PEO,The17MostSophisticated(Faux!)SnakeskinPiecestoShopNow,sarahballtimeinc,Sty,Gal,6481998,201809,I" data-ecommerce="true" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-tracking-affiliate-name="www.lordandtaylor.com" data-tracking-affiliate-link-text="lordandtaylor.com" data-tracking-affiliate-link-url="http://www.lordandtaylor.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCTprd_id=845524442539418&R=190495482570&P_name=Dolce+Vita&sid=16586A57152B&Ntt=snakeskin+shoe+for+women&N=0&bmUID=mm5MD4" data-tracking-affiliate-network-name="Rakuten">lordandtaylor.com</a></p>

Dolce Vita Booties

Buy It! “Coltyn” booties, $170; lordandtaylor.com

Courtesy Lord & Taylor

<p><strong>Buy It! </strong>Mini geometric bag, $69.99; <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8029122/type/dlg/sid/PEO,The17MostSophisticated(Faux!)SnakeskinPiecestoShopNow,sarahballtimeinc,Sty,Gal,6481998,201809,I/https://shop.mango.com/us/women/bags-handbags/mini-geometric-bag_33045764.html" data-ecommerce="true" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-tracking-affiliate-name="shop.mango.com" data-tracking-affiliate-link-text="mango.com" data-tracking-affiliate-link-url="https://shop.mango.com/us/women/bags-handbags/mini-geometric-bag_33045764.html" data-tracking-affiliate-network-name="CJ Deep Link">mango.com</a></p>

Mango Bag

Buy It! Mini geometric bag, $69.99; mango.com

Courtesy Mango

<p><strong>Buy It! </strong>“Elvia” pumps, $89; <a href="https://www.francosarto.com/en-US/Product/24531-5258889/Franco+Sarto/Black+Snake+Print+Leather/Womens+Elvia+Pump.aspx">francosarto.com</a> </p>

Franco Sarto Heels

Buy It! “Elvia” pumps, $89; francosarto.com

Courtesy Franco Sarto

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> Leather watch, $115; <a href="http://kohls.sjv.io/c/249354/362118/5349?subId1=PEO%2CThe17MostSophisticated%28Faux%21%29SnakeskinPiecestoShopNow%2Csarahballtimeinc%2CSty%2CGal%2C6481998%2C201809%2CI&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kohls.com%2Fproduct%2Fprd-1460857%2Fjennifer-lopez-watch-womens.jsp%3FprdPV%3D9" data-ecommerce="true" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-tracking-affiliate-name="www.kohls.com" data-tracking-affiliate-link-text="kohls.com" data-tracking-affiliate-link-url="https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1460857/jennifer-lopez-watch-womens.jsp?prdPV=9" data-tracking-affiliate-network-name="Impact Radius">kohls.com</a></p>

Jennifer Lopez Watch

Buy It! Leather watch, $115; kohls.com

Courtesy Kohl's

<p><strong>Buy It! </strong>“Wanderlust” tote, $62.95; <a href="https://www.justfab.com/products/Wanderlust-Tote-TE1825854-1977?psrc=browse:accessories:totes">justfab.com</a> </p>

Just Fab Tote

Buy It! “Wanderlust” tote, $62.95; justfab.com

Courtesy JustFab

<p><strong>Buy It!</strong> Flat mules, $69.96; <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8029122/type/dlg/sid/PEO,The17MostSophisticated(Faux!)SnakeskinPiecestoShopNow,sarahballtimeinc,Sty,Gal,6481998,201809,I/https://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1087287&pcid=85615&vid=1&pid=350448002" data-ecommerce="true" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-tracking-affiliate-name="www.gap.com" data-tracking-affiliate-link-text="gap.com" data-tracking-affiliate-link-url="https://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1087287&pcid=85615&vid=1&pid=350448002" data-tracking-affiliate-network-name="CJ Deep Link">gap.com</a></p>

Gap Mules

Buy It! Flat mules, $69.96; gap.com

Courtesy Gap

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How To Wear It: “Snakeskin should function as a jazzy neutral,” says   Emma Jade Morrison, who styles Huntington-Whiteley. “The rule of thumb is to wear one piece at a time. I love it mixed with denim, crisp white shirts, and it’s particularly fun with stripes.”

1 of 18 Splash; Getty

Celebrity Muses: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Celine booties and Regina Hall carrying a Botkier New York tote.

How To Wear It: “Snakeskin should function as a jazzy neutral,” says Emma Jade Morrison, who styles Huntington-Whiteley. “The rule of thumb is to wear one piece at a time. I love it mixed with denim, crisp white shirts, and it’s particularly fun with stripes.”

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Buy It! “Aurella” booties, $100; aldoeshoes.com

2 of 18 Courtesy Aldo

Aldo Booties

Buy It! “Aurella” booties, $100; aldoeshoes.com

Buy It! “Medusa” bag, $90; urbanexpressions.net

3 of 18 Courtesy Urban Expressions

Urban Expressions Bag

Buy It! “Medusa” bag, $90; urbanexpressions.net

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Buy It! Skinny animal print watch, $26.98; stage.com

4 of 18 Courtesy Stage

Olviia Pratt Watch

Buy It! Skinny animal print watch, $26.98; stage.com

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Buy It! “Ludlow” slingback pumps, $129.95; nordstrom.com

5 of 18 Courtesy Nordstrom

Sam Edelman Heels

Buy It! “Ludlow” slingback pumps, $129.95; nordstrom.com

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Buy It! “Emerson Lorie” shoulder bag, $378; bloomingdales.com

6 of 18 Courtesy Bloomingdale's

Kate Spade New York Bag

Buy It! “Emerson Lorie” shoulder bag, $378; bloomingdales.com

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Buy It! “Recharge” boots, $129.95; stevemadden.com

7 of 18 Courtesy Steve Madden

Steve Madden Boots

Buy It! “Recharge” boots, $129.95; stevemadden.com

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Buy It! “Le Pouch” ring handle shoulder bag, $148; nordstrom.com

8 of 18 Courtesy Nordstrom

Thacker Bag

Buy It! “Le Pouch” ring handle shoulder bag, $148; nordstrom.com

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Buy It! Bare high heel sandals, $128; bananarepublic.com

9 of 18 Courtesy Banana Republic

Banana Republic Sandals

Buy It! Bare high heel sandals, $128; bananarepublic.com

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Buy It! 3-pack bracelets, $29.99; hm.com

10 of 18 Courtesy H&M

H&M Bracelets

Buy It! 3-pack bracelets, $29.99; hm.com

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Buy It! Pointed-toe slingback flats, $138; jcrew.com

11 of 18 Courtesy J.Crew

J.Crew Flats

Buy It! Pointed-toe slingback flats, $138; jcrew.com

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Buy It! “Haya” hobo bag, $55; topshop.com

12 of 18 Courtesy Topshop

Topshop Bag

Buy It! “Haya” hobo bag, $55; topshop.com

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Buy It! “Coltyn” booties, $170; lordandtaylor.com

13 of 18 Courtesy Lord & Taylor

Dolce Vita Booties

Buy It! “Coltyn” booties, $170; lordandtaylor.com

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Buy It! Mini geometric bag, $69.99; mango.com

14 of 18 Courtesy Mango

Mango Bag

Buy It! Mini geometric bag, $69.99; mango.com

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Buy It! “Elvia” pumps, $89; francosarto.com

15 of 18 Courtesy Franco Sarto

Franco Sarto Heels

Buy It! “Elvia” pumps, $89; francosarto.com

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Buy It! Leather watch, $115; kohls.com

16 of 18 Courtesy Kohl's

Jennifer Lopez Watch

Buy It! Leather watch, $115; kohls.com

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Buy It! “Wanderlust” tote, $62.95; justfab.com

17 of 18 Courtesy JustFab

Just Fab Tote

Buy It! “Wanderlust” tote, $62.95; justfab.com

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Buy It! Flat mules, $69.96; gap.com

18 of 18 Courtesy Gap

Gap Mules

Buy It! Flat mules, $69.96; gap.com

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