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.
-27%
Barbour
Marine Linen Striped Shirt White
$221.00
$301.00
Balardi
-34%
Marc Jacobs
The Striped Shirt Camicie Celeste-Donna
$232.00
$350.00
Wanan Luxury
HUGO BOSS
Striped Shirt Blue
$176.00
Balardi
-55%
Maison Kitsuné
Striped shirt with logos Grey
$105.11
$233.57
TheDoubleF
-79%
Blazé Milano
Pants Brown
$155.00
$754.00
Yoox
MC2 Saint Barth
Vega Jumper Brown
$97.00
Bernardelli
-63%
Juvia
Pants White
$69.00
$188.00
Yoox
-73%
Clips
Pants Black
$79.00
$297.00
Yoox
-27%
Barbour
Marine Linen Striped Shirt White
$221.00
$301.00
Balardi
-34%
Marc Jacobs
The Striped Shirt Camicie Celeste-Donna
$232.00
$350.00
Wanan Luxury
HUGO BOSS
Striped Shirt Blue
$176.00
Balardi
-55%
Maison Kitsuné
Striped shirt with logos Grey
$105.11
$233.57
TheDoubleF
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
$472.00
$724.00
FARFETCH
-49%
Contemporaine
Womens Loose cable-knit sweater White
$39.95
$79.00
Simons
-41%
Loulou Studio
Knitwear White
$195.00
$329.00
Balardi
Twik
Womens Cord hem cable-knit sweater White
$59.00
Simons
-12%
G.H. Bass & Co.
Weejuns Esther Kiltie loafers - women - Leather - 5.5 - Red
$288.00
$328.00
FARFETCH
Sebago
Classic Dan Loafers Red
$432.00
Balardi
-20%
Geox
Cloridie Woman Wine, Size: 37,5 Red
$136.00
$170.00
Geox
-39%
Weejuns by G.H. Bass & Co.
WEEJUNS by G. H. BASS & CO Loafers Red
$181.00
$296.00
Yoox
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!
Simons
Womens Leopard faux-fur trapper hat Brown
$49.00
Simons
Anine Bing
Hats Grey
$245.00
Balardi
Ganni
Leopard print wool tuque Brown
$195.00
Simons
Ganni
Hats Brown
$238.00
Balardi
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?
-67%
Comme Des Garçons
Blazers Yellow
$456.00
$1,362.00
Yoox
-64%
Twin-Set
Tops Black
$105.00
$292.00
Yoox
-42%
Andamane
Blazers
$318.00
$548.00
Yoox
-77%
Angelo Marani
Blazers Black
$180.00
$791.00
Yoox
Alo
| Cashmere Mini Stripe Short in Azure Blue/White, Size: Medium
$198.00
Alo Yoga
Sporty & Rich
Shorts Blue
$216.00
Balardi
Alo
| Track Star Short in Black, Size: Medium
$78.00
Alo Yoga
-48%
Dondup
Perfect Slim Fit Cotton Gabardine Trousers Black
$238.00
$461.00
Balardi
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.
-36%
Ganni
Leopard Print Midi Dress Brown
$364.00
$567.00
Balardi
Blugirl
Fox Faux Fur Short Jacket White
$375.00
Bernardelli
-51%
Zadig&Voltaire
Cardigans Black
$325.00
$667.00
Yoox
-84%
The Attico
Mini dresses Brown
$244.00
$1,550.00
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.
-20%
Contemporaine
Womens Oversized reprocessed wool overcoat Pink
$199.95
$250.00
Simons
-59%
Elisabetta Franchi
Coats Pink
$317.00
$768.00
Yoox
Pinko
Elodoro Caban Pink
$413.00
Bernardelli
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-79%
Lost [in] me
Overcoats & Trench Coats Pink
$198.00
$927.00
Yoox
-37%
Simons
Womens Leopard faux-fur shoulder bag Brown
$49.95
$79.00
Simons
adidas Originals
Adidas Originals Samba Og Sneakers Brown
$259.00
Balardi
True Religion
Womens Bobbi leopard-print baggy jean Green
$179.00
Simons
-21%
Pinko
Pinko Sneakers Brown
$368.00
$468.00
Balardi
Simons
Womens Pre-tied leopard tie Brown
$29.00
Simons
