How to Style Animal Print Heels in Your 40s, 50s and 60s, According to Mindy Kaling, Regina King, Niecy Nash

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There’s no denying that animal prints — including big cat and reptilian patterns alike — are taking over fashion. This extends to footwear, with reptilian boots on the rise for fall 2026, as seen on designer runways and at showcases earlier this year. More unconventional patterns, like zebra and Dalmatian, were trending, especially in thong sandal form, at Copenhagen Fashion Week

Let it be known that the footwear trend isn’t just for Gen Z: celebrities in their 40s, 50s and 60s, from Mindy Kaling to Angela Bassett, have recently embraced the wild look. Ahead, find inspiration in how they styled animal printheels

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Mindy Kaling: Snakeskin Sandals in Her 40s

Kaling made an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in July with a look that embraced snakeskin from head to toe. She modeled Flor de Maria‘s Raquel sandals, a stiletto style featuring dainty, gladiator-like straps encircling the ankle and skinny straps across the toes with a knot in the center. She paired the shoes with a strapless dress with a dramatic sweetheart neckline and snake print sections contrasting with beige ruched fabric

Regina King and Niecy Nash-Betts: Snakeskin and Leopard in Their 50s

Regina King went with a snakeskin look at a trailer launch event in late July, wearing a pair of minimalist stiletto sandals featuring a toe strap and ankle strap. The earthy reptilian print complemented her Rhea Costa fall 2026 look, which featured a white off-the-shoulder top with lacing in the front and a long black skirt with undulating folds

Niecy Nash-Betts attended Courtney B. Vance’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony in December wearing a bold red-and-black, head-to-toe interpretation of the trend. She punctuated the look with Stuart Weitzman red and black leopard print pumps featuring a classic construction of a pointed toe, low vamp and stiletto heel. She paired the shoes with a fitted, knee-length dress in a similar print with three-quarter-length sleeves

Angela Bassett: Reptilian Platforms in Her 60s

For a January episode of “The Jennifer Hudson Show,”Bassett added a splash of the exotic to her otherwise monochrome ensemble with platform reptilian heels featuring an almond toe, stacked sole design and stiletto heel. The shoes accompanied a silky wine-colored set including an off-the-shoulder top and wide-leg pants

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