Snakeskin Bikinis

What is snakeskin print?

Snakeskin is the irregular scale pattern taken from reptile hide — smaller, tighter scales than leopard, in neutral tones of tan, cream and black. It reads as texture first and print second.

This edit runs 14 styles, about $23 to $65, on the cuts the pattern suits.

The styles in this edit

• Metallic snake with a sheen that shifts in the light
• High waist triangle sets with a cheeky back
• Buckle and crisscross halter constructions
• Strappy cutout versions for a structured take
• Classic triangle string sets in the neutral tones

How to style snakeskin

• Monochrome base. Snakeskin is a neutral print — it pairs with black, white, tan and cream without competing
• One animal print per outfit. If the set is snakeskin, the cover up and accessories should be solid
• Metallic hardware goes with metallic snake. Keep the rest of the jewelry simple

Caring for snakeskin print

• Rinse after the water — the dark end of the scale pattern shows fading first
• Dry in shade. The light scale tones yellow under direct sun
• Store away from solid dark prints. A damp snakeskin next to a dark fabric can transfer at the edges