Eva Mendes Wore a Leopard Print Dress and Trench Coat: Get the Look

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I'm all for having staples in my closet that I know I'll wear countless times. But I hate to admit that it gets a little bit boring. You know what's not boring? Animal print clothes.

Eva Mendes just inspired me to ditch my little black dress for something bolder. While out and about in New York City, the actress was spotted wearing a leopard print midi dress. Sandra Bullock , Blake Lively , and Salma Hayek have all reached for the eye-catching print this year as well.

She styled the look with a trench coat, which stars like Natalie Portman are reaching for this fall . And black boots are a must for any closet. Spice up your wardrobe with these mix-and-match pieces from Amazon, Nordstrom, and J.Crew below.

Eva Mendes' Outfit Blueprint

Leopard Midi Dresses: Prettygarden Puff-Sleeve Midi Dress , $48; amazon.com

Steve Madden Tori Leopard Print Dress , $99; nordstrom.com

Exquise The Tobie Button-Front Pleated Shirt Dress , $198; anthropologie.com

Reformation Emerick Dress , $198; thereformation.com

Trench Coats: J.Crew Relaxed Trench Coat , $200 (orig. $328); jcrew.com

Tanming Double-Breasted Trench Coat , $50 with coupon (orig. $90); amazon.com

Belle & Bloom Wild Skies Denim Trench Coat , $187 (orig. $250); nordstrom.com

Black Boots: Modatope Knee-High Boots , $55–$65 (orig. $80); amazon.com

Blondo Symone Waterproof Knee-High Boots , $132 (orig. $220); nordstrom.com

Prettygarden Puff-Sleeve Midi Dress Puff-sleeve dresses like this one available at Amazon are practical for fall — plus Reese Witherspoon is a fan of the trend. I love wearing ruffles like the ones on the sleeves because they feel elegant. The midi dress also has tiers that add to its romantic vibe. In addition to the Mendes-inspired leopard print, you can snag it in 32 colors like blue, green, and red.

J.Crew Relaxed Trench Coat Combining a bold print with a vibrant hue like this blue J.Crew trench coat is a recipe for standing out. The Hollywood-worn style is genius for fall because it's not as heavy as a winter jacket, but it still keeps you decently covered. This trench coat has a pointed collar, buttons, and two functional flap pockets. It's machine-washable, too.

Modatope Knee-High Boots Both Mendes and Taylor Swift recently stepped out in black boots, and now I'm so excited to start breaking out the staple shoe. This pair has a tall shaft that keeps calves warm, and the chunky platform heel gives you some lift. In addition to black, they're available in 14 colors like brown and white.

Go bold this fall with these Mendes-inspired leopard print dresses, trench coats, and boots. Keep scrolling to shop more styles.

Steve Madden Tori Leopard Print Dress Exquise The Tobie Button-Front Pleated Shirt Dress Reformation Emerick Dress

Tanming Double-Breasted Trench Coat, $50 with coupon Belle & Bloom Wild Skies Denim Trench Coat