Lisa Rinna arrived at the Scottish castle in The Traitors wearing an audacious head-to-toe animal print ensemble paired with the show’s signature brooding outerwear. It blends reality television glamour with gothic castle drama, committing fully to a wild pattern across every single base layer.
Pulling this look together hinges entirely on managing the cheetah print pattern across separate garments while balancing it against a heavy black drape. Because you are combining multiple off-the-rack pieces rather than wearing a single bespoke tailored suit, getting the tones to sit well together is what separates a sharp costume from a chaotic clash.
The Cheetah Print Foundation
The core outfit consists of a collared cheetah print button-down shirt paired with matching cheetah trousers. The shirt buttons straight up to the collar so the necktie sits firmly against the throat. Tucking the shirt neatly into the trousers provides tailored structure, preventing the loud print from resembling loungewear.
When sourcing separates from different manufacturers, watch the background tint of the fabric. Some animal prints lean cool and grayish-white, while others feature warm honey-tan or golden undertones. Sticking to garments with a similar golden or caramel base tone ensures the shirt and pants appear cut from the same cloth. Straight-leg or slightly relaxed trousers provide clean drape down to your footwear without bunching at the ankles.
The Matching Necktie and Fedora
Layering a cheetah print necktie directly over a cheetah print shirt is a deliberate fashion choice that demands confidence. A classic four-in-hand or half-Windsor knot keeps the knot compact under the collar. If the tie shifts against the slick fabric of the shirt during wear, anchor it with a discreet tie bar or a small safety pin fastened from the backside of the placket.
A structured cheetah print fedora sits atop the ensemble. The brim gives the headwear a clean silhouette that holds its own against the busy pattern below. If you have Rinna’s trademark short shag haircut or are wearing a styled wig, position the hat slightly back so the front layers frame the face rather than getting completely flattened underneath.
The Dramatic Black Cape
What grounds the entire look and anchors it firmly in The Traitors universe is the dark, sweeping cape draped over the shoulders. Against the intense amber and black cheetah print, the plain black cape provides immediate visual contrast and frames the suit pieces cleanly.
Pay attention to how the cape fastens. Capes with simple cord ties around the throat tend to pull backward under their own weight as you walk, choking the neck or pulling the shirt collar out of alignment. Swapping thin cords for an interior shoulder harness, ribbon ties pinned directly beneath the lapels, or cross-chest straps distributes the garment’s weight across your upper back and keeps your neck free.
Footwear and Styling
To finish off the lower half, stick with sleek black boots, heeled booties, or pointed dress shoes. Black footwear ties directly into the cape and black spots of the animal print, grounding the bright pattern without introducing competing colors.
For the face, oversized designer-style dark sunglasses, nude lip gloss with defined liner, and bold, confident posture will immediately sell the persona.
