Cow print fashion has officially taken over: these are the best buys on the high street right now

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Best cow print fashion

by Emma White |
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Leopard spots and zebra stripes have both cemented themselves in the animal print hall of fame, but the latest contender for the top spot is cow print. Tying in with the western craze, the country style print couldn’t be more on trend right now.

While we’ll always have a lot of love for leopard fashion – it was most definitely the print of 2024 – we are loving the more fashion-forward feel of cow print. No longer reserved just for cattle ranchers, cow-themed pieces have been popping up all over the high street. Whether it’s in the form of jackets and skirts, or shoes and bags, there are so many ways to wear the animal print. If you’re unsure where to begin, an accessory – like these incredible River Island trainers – is a great place to start. (*Spoiler alert* they are an amazing dupe for the sell-out Adidas cow print trainers).

Woman wearing a cow print jacket
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heat's pick of the best cow print fashion, at a glance:

Cow print fashion certainly has the cool-girl seal of approval. Just like cropped trench coatsand rugby shirts, we’ve spotted all of the chicest street stylers repping the cowgirl approved aesthetic – proving this really is the animal print of season. Ultimately, it’s a great way to inject some interest into your spring wardrobe and is guaranteed to earn you instant style cred.

If you're ready to embrace your inner cowgirl (who isn't?!), we've rounded up the very best cow print buys on the high street that'll have you looking ranch-ready in no time. The only problem? The trending styles are selling fast.

SHOP: the best cow print fashion on the high street

Best cow print midi skirt

Satin slip skirts are such a versatile styling piece and will always bring a touch of sophistication to any look. With all this in mind, we're not surprised that M&S' cow print skirt has been incredibly popular with shoppers. It's recently had a re-stock, but you'll have to be quick! Pair with a classic white tee and your favourite ballet flats or trainers.

Best cow print dress

Make a statement this spring in a full-length cow print dress. The satin style looks so classy and would be perfect dressed up with heels and chunky jewellery for a special occasion. Equally, the frock would look so chic dressed down with trainers and with a cardigan or jumper layered over the top. You'd certainly get your cost-per-wear with this number!

Best cow print jacket

One of the most popular ways to wear the cow print trend is with a jacket. With so many styles available to shop right now, it was hard to choose our fave. But when we came across this premium-looking Next design it was love at first sight. The perfect shades of cream and brown, it would style so easily with any other neutral basics in your wardrobe. The best part? There is a matching skirt and jeans available to buy, too.

Best cow print mini skirt

As mentioned above, the dreamy cow print Next jacket has a matching skirt that we're low key obsessing over. Made from 100% cotton, the mini skirt is perfect for the upcoming warmer months - we're already planning all of the cutest summer looks centred around this stylish piece. Wear with the matching jacket for a killer look, but also have fun mixing and matching with other jumpers, tops and jackets for countless cool looks.

Best cow print trainers

River Island Brown Cow Print Lace Up TrainersRiver Island

It's the trainers of the moment. River Island's cow print sneakers have got everyone talking and for good reason - they are such an incredible dupe for the more expensive cow print Adidas Sambas that were launched exclusively with ASOS and sold-out extremely quickly. We'll be styling this River Island pair with our fave denim all season long.

Best cow print ballet flats

Pull & Bear Animal Print Leather Ballet FlatsPull & Bear

Ballet flats are still one of the biggest shoe trends and they're perfect for springtime dressing. We were super psyched to see that Pull & Bear had combined the trending piece with the animal print of the moment to create what can only be described as one of the hottest pairs of ballet flats about. The slightly higher price point is totally worth it as they're made from real leather - meaning they will last a lot longer. We can see that they're already selling out fast, so you'll have to act quickly.

Best cow print bag

Anthropologie Animal Print East West Leather Shoulder BagAnthropologie

A cow print bag is such a fun and easy way to incorporate the animal pattern into your wardrobe. You can pair it with all of your spring looks for an instant nod to the chic country trend. This design from Anthropologie is admittedly an investment piece, but we couldn't not include it in our round-up of the best cow print buys, because it honestly looks like it could be designer. The contemporary shape looks so high fashion and it's crafted from 100% leather. It's going straight in our basket.

Best cow print jeans

Object Wide Leg Jeans in Cow PrintASOS
Price: $60
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Leopard print jeans stole our hearts in 2024, and so it's only a matter of time for cow print jeans to become the new obsession. Like the faves of last year, these are high rise with a wide leg, and even better, are part of a co-ord with a matching jacket if you really want to jump into the trend. We also rate these Cow Print 100% Cotton Straight Leg Jeans, £45 from Next which are marginally cheaper.

Best cow print top

If we HAD to pick one cow print top, this is it. It wins all the style points for ruched detailing and the cow print (obvs), it has a wide size range and all at a decent price. That being said, we'd recommend Boohoo as a back up if you're after different styles. Having a cow print tee in your wardrobe is a fab way to jump on the trend but more subtly, layered under a blazer, cardi or jacket.

Emma White is a Senior Style Writer for heat and Closer, where she covers all things fashion, beauty and interiors. As a lover of high street fashion and someone who unashamedly trawls the new in sections of Mango, Zara and H&M on an almost daily basis, Emma is your go-to person for any what to wear woes.

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