We’re here to prove that leopard print is a neutral
If you’ve been on social media recently, you’ve probably heard the phrase “leopard print counts as a neutral!” repeated like a mantra. Stylight is here to tell you that’s 100% true. Despite the boldness of the print and its saucy connotation, the tan, beige, black, and white hues make it perfect as a base for any outfit.
Still not convinced? No problem. We have collected our seven fave examples of leopard print styled as a neutral: scroll on to check them out and learn why they work.
One of the easiest ways of styling a leopard print is through accessories. Pairing a leopard or cheetah print accessory like tights with neutral colours of the same “family”—in this case brown and black—makes for a bold yet understated look.
Commando
Sheer Leopard Tights in Black at Nordstrom, Size Large
$38.00
Nordstrom
Dolce & Gabbana
Leopard Print Tights In Tulle - Woman Socks Animal Print S
$335.00
Dolce & Gabbana
A “non-print” print might sound like an oxymoron, but we guarantee that at least one item in your closet matches this definition. A “non-print” is a pattern often composed with smaller-scale motifs or similar hues, and from afar might even look like a texture rather than a print. Think of men’s patterned or striped shirts, for example. A striped men’s shirt goes surprisingly well with a pair of leopard print palazzo pants, as the two “non-print” prints complement each other.
Le 31
Mens Striped poplin shirt Blue
$59.00
Simons
A.P.C.
A. p.c. Sophia Striped Shirt White
$203.00
Eraldo
Le 31
Mens White-collar striped shirt Standard fit Blue
$125.00
Simons
-62%
Brooksfield
Shirts Orange
$60.00
$159.00
Yoox
The Upside
Panthera leggings Brown
$200.00
Mytheresa
-62%
Alpha Industries
Pants Brown
$46.00
$120.00
Yoox
-77%
Gaëlle Paris
Pants Purple
$60.00
$262.00
Yoox
-77%
White Sand
Pants Purple
$41.00
$180.00
Yoox
Le 31
Mens Striped poplin shirt Blue
$59.00
Simons
A.P.C.
A. p.c. Sophia Striped Shirt White
$203.00
Eraldo
Le 31
Mens White-collar striped shirt Standard fit Blue
$125.00
Simons
-62%
Brooksfield
Shirts Orange
$60.00
$159.00
Yoox
For a fuss-free, minimalist look pair your cool-coloured leopard print jeans with an oversized cream jumper that matches the leopard print. Adding a subdued pop of colour, like a pair of cherry red shoes, is the icing on the cake.
-35%
Filippa K
drop-shoulder chunky-knit jumper - women - Recycled Polyamide/Alpaca/RWS Wool - M - White
$477.00
$732.00
FARFETCH
-32%
Twik
Womens Cable-knit Henley Shirt sweater White
$39.95
$59.00
Simons
-75%
Elisabetta Franchi
Tops White
$77.00
$307.00
Yoox
-46%
Loulou Studio
Knitwear White
$178.00
$329.00
Balardi
-9%
G.H. Bass & Co.
Weejuns Esther Kiltie loafers - women - Leather - 5.5 - Red
$324.00
$356.00
FARFETCH
Sebago
Classic Dan Loafers Red
$432.00
Balardi
-63%
Ganni
Loafers Red
$156.00
$425.00
Yoox
Sebago
Multicolor Calf Hair Docksides Portland Raw Loafers
$226.00
Balardi
Speaking of accessories, a furry leopard print hat makes quite the statement and goes perfectly with a brown leather jacket and a white top. The winter staple you didn’t know you needed!
-66%
Borsalino
Hats Silver
$83.00
$245.00
Yoox
Ganni
Hats Brown
$246.00
Balardi
-64%
Borsalino
Hats Orange
$59.00
$165.00
Yoox
Ganni
Recycled wool blend beanie hat Woman One Size Multi
$137.00
rBoutique
For the most daring out here, leopard print is the perfect companion for your boldest, brightest patterns. In Anaïs’ outfit, the leopard print accessories and top serve as a “grounding element” for her floral print blazer and striped trousers, bringing the whole look together. Sure, she could’ve paired the jacket and the trousers with a white top and beige accessories, but isn’t this so much more interesting?
-58%
Versace
Blazers Black
$399.00
$960.00
Yoox
-75%
Circolo 1901
Blazers Brown
$145.00
$571.00
Yoox
-60%
Herzensangelegenheit
Blazers Yellow
$165.00
$416.00
Yoox
-65%
Pierre-Louis Mascia
Blazers Yellow
$292.00
$834.00
Yoox
-40%
Frankie Shop
Ripley pinstripe twill wide-leg pants Blue
$246.00
$410.00
Mytheresa
Alo
| Track Star Short in Black, Size: Medium
$78.00
Alo Yoga
-20%
Cordova
Sol high-rise ski leggings Black
$216.00
$270.00
Mytheresa
The Upside
Oxford leggings Black
$200.00
Mytheresa
A leopard print statement coat is a wardrobe grail for many of us, for it can take a look from 0 to 100 and make a gloomy day a little bit brighter. With a bold coat like this, it’s best to keep it simple with blacks and matching accessories.
-28%
Gaëlle Paris
Cardigans Beige
$205.00
$283.00
Yoox
-36%
Ganni
Leopard Print Midi Dress Brown
$364.00
$567.00
Balardi
-62%
Pinko
Mini dresses Green
$167.00
$445.00
Yoox
-72%
Tensione In
Mini dresses Gold
$65.00
$231.00
Yoox
The earthy shades of your favourite leopard print trousers do a great job at “bringing down” even the brightest pinks. Not only that: Bryony’s grandpa-core quilted jacket and the playful broderie collar have a distinctly romantic and sweet vibe, that clashes oh-so-perfectly with the grittiness of the leopard print.
-60%
Dorothee Schumacher
Off-shoulder midi dress Pink
$370.00
$925.00
Mytheresa
-53%
Maliparmi
Coats Pink
$357.00
$762.00
Yoox
-50%
Dries Van Noten
High-neck cotton blouse Pink
$423.00
$845.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Fusalp
Orion leopard-print ski top Red
$237.00
$395.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Diane Von Fürstenberg
Sheska leopard-print midi dress Brown
$448.00
$640.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Norma Kamali
Obie leopard-print georgette gown Red
$180.00
$359.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Isabel Marant
Dara leopard-print suede belt Orange
$306.00
$510.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Jet Set
Leopard-print mockneck ski top Black
$177.00
$253.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Ganni
Leopard-print sheer chiffon midi dress Yellow
$273.00
$390.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Ganni
Leopard-print tie-neck chiffon blouse Brown
$333.00
$475.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Rixo
Atlas leopard-print silk blouse Black
$280.00
$350.00
Mytheresa
