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 White-collar striped shirt Standard fit Blue
$125.00
Simons
-11%
Polo Ralph Lauren
Oxford Striped Shirt Blue
$241.00
$271.00
Balardi
-49%
Officine Générale
Mens Striped seersucker cotton shirt Brown
$179.95
$350.00
Simons
-27%
Barbour
Marine Linen Striped Shirt White
$221.00
$301.00
Balardi
-25%
Bellerose
Winona Trousers Beige
$142.00
$190.00
Eraldo
-62%
Alpha Industries
Pants Brown
$46.00
$120.00
Yoox
-76%
Joshua Sanders
Pants Beige
$113.00
$464.00
Yoox
-63%
Juvia
Pants White
$69.00
$188.00
Yoox
Le 31
Mens White-collar striped shirt Standard fit Blue
$125.00
Simons
-11%
Polo Ralph Lauren
Oxford Striped Shirt Blue
$241.00
$271.00
Balardi
-49%
Officine Générale
Mens Striped seersucker cotton shirt Brown
$179.95
$350.00
Simons
-27%
Barbour
Marine Linen Striped Shirt White
$221.00
$301.00
Balardi
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
Twik
Womens Cable-knit Henley Shirt sweater White
$59.00
Simons
-46%
Loulou Studio
Knitwear White
$178.00
$329.00
Balardi
-75%
Attic and Barn
Sweaters White
$94.00
$377.00
Yoox
-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!
Ganni
Hats Brown
$231.00
Balardi
-64%
Borsalino
Hats Blue
$59.00
$165.00
Yoox
Ganni
Embroidery Cap Brown
$205.00
Balardi
-33%
4giveness
Hats Grey
$43.00
$64.00
Yoox
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?
-75%
Circolo 1901
Blazers Brown
$145.00
$571.00
Yoox
-68%
Le Twins
Como Blazer Blue
$308.00
$977.00
Balardi
-58%
Versace
Blazers Black
$399.00
$960.00
Yoox
-67%
Comme Des Garçons
Blazers Yellow
$456.00
$1,362.00
Yoox
Alo
| Track Star Short in Black, Size: Medium
$78.00
Alo Yoga
-19%
HUGO BOSS
Pants Black
$145.00
$178.00
Yoox
Alo
| Cashmere Mini Stripe Short in Azure Blue/White, Size: Medium
$198.00
Alo Yoga
Sporty & Rich
Shorts Blue
$181.00
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
-62%
Pinko
Mini dresses Green
$167.00
$445.00
Yoox
-51%
Zadig&Voltaire
Cardigans Black
$325.00
$667.00
Yoox
-61%
Liu Jo
Mini dresses Black
$93.00
$240.00
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.
-78%
Yes London
Coats Pink
$87.00
$402.00
Yoox
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-79%
Lost [in] me
Overcoats & Trench Coats Pink
$198.00
$927.00
Yoox
-58%
Gaudì
Coats Pink
$151.00
$358.00
Yoox
-53%
Maliparmi
Coats Pink
$357.00
$762.00
Yoox
Simons
Womens Leopard openwork clip Black
$9.00
Simons
-67%
Simons
Womens Leopard wide headband Black
$4.99
$15.00
Simons
Simons
Womens Leopard organza double scrunchie Blue
$15.00
Simons
-75%
Ed Hardy
Womens Embroidered leopard print sleeves jacket Black
$49.95
$200.00
Simons
Simons
Womens Leopard comb wrap cord choker Brown
$19.00
Simons
Simons
Womens Leopard satiny scarf Brown
$19.00
Simons
-67%
Simons
Womens Leopard wide headband Brown
$4.99
$15.00
Simons
