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.
-49%
Le 31
Mens Striped poplin shirt White
$29.95
$59.00
Simons
-31%
Emporio Armani
Striped Cotton Shirt Blue
$218.00
$317.00
Balardi
Le 31
Mens Pinstripe shirt Standard fit White
$79.00
Simons
-30%
Samsøe & Samsøe
Saryan X Striped Pocket Shirt Red
$105.00
$150.00
Eraldo
The Upside
Panthera leggings Brown
$200.00
Mytheresa
-36%
Disclaimer
Pants Black
$82.00
$129.00
Yoox
-31%
Gaëlle Paris
Pants Green
$114.00
$166.00
Yoox
-82%
Le Tricot Perugia
Pants Blue
$78.00
$444.00
Yoox
-49%
Le 31
Mens Striped poplin shirt White
$29.95
$59.00
Simons
-31%
Emporio Armani
Striped Cotton Shirt Blue
$218.00
$317.00
Balardi
Le 31
Mens Pinstripe shirt Standard fit White
$79.00
Simons
-30%
Samsøe & Samsøe
Saryan X Striped Pocket Shirt Red
$105.00
$150.00
Eraldo
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
$529.00
$814.00
FARFETCH
-49%
Icone
Womens 3/4 sleeves sheer knit Henley Shirt sweater White
$29.95
$59.00
Simons
-72%
Boutique De La Femme
T-shirts White
$56.00
$197.00
Yoox
-35%
Allude
perforated boatneck Jumper Female M White
$231.00
$353.00
Base Blu
Sebago
Classic Dan Loafers Red
$460.00
Balardi
-30%
Weejuns by G.H. Bass & Co.
WEEJUNS by G. H. BASS & CO Loafers Red
$206.00
$296.00
Yoox
Cole Haan
Womens Lux Pinch Penny Loafer - Red Size 5
$158.00
Cole Haan
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
Leopard Baseball Hat Female UNI Multi
$136.00
Base Blu
-65%
Stella McCartney
Hats Yellow
$132.00
$373.00
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?
-41%
Circolo 1901
Blazers White
$347.00
$587.00
Yoox
-41%
Circolo 1901
Blazers Blue
$347.00
$587.00
Yoox
-71%
Sara Roka
Jackets Pink
$193.00
$675.00
Yoox
-74%
Lala Berlin
Blazers Blue
$136.00
$521.00
Yoox
-40%
Frankie Shop
Brenna sheer striped wide-leg pants White
$213.00
$355.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Frankie Shop
Oakdale pinstripe wide-leg pants Black
$221.00
$315.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Bananhot
Ann ribbed-knit striped flared pants
$177.00
$295.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Frame Denim
Le Crop Mini striped mid-rise bootcut jeans White
$230.00
$384.00
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.
-30%
Zadig&Voltaire
Cardigans Black
$465.00
$667.00
Yoox
-45%
Ganni
Leopard Print Midi Dress Brown
$319.00
$575.00
Balardi
-28%
Gaëlle Paris
Cardigans Beige
$205.00
$283.00
Yoox
-51%
ANIYE RECORDS
Mini skirts Beige
$246.00
$504.00
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
-44%
Contemporaine
Womens Stretch satiny Universal pant Fit: Semi-slim leg, mid rise Pink
$69.95
$125.00
Simons
-50%
Dries Van Noten
High-neck cotton blouse Pink
$423.00
$845.00
Mytheresa
-74%
Brand Unique
Mini dresses Pink
$79.00
$309.00
Yoox
-50%
Diane Von Fürstenberg
Saavya leopard-print maxi dress Pink
$273.00
$545.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Ganni
Leopard-print ruffled chiffon maxi skirt Brown
$255.00
$425.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Ganni
Tia leopard-print clogs Beige
$427.00
$610.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Reina Olga
Theresa leopard-print bikini top Red
$66.00
$110.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Rixo
Atlas leopard-print silk blouse Black
$245.00
$350.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Veronica Beard
Kura leopard-print silk-blend maxi dress Red
$478.00
$796.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Isabel Marant
Ferni cotton corduroy straight pants Brown
$403.00
$575.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Bananhot
Berta leopard-print beach cover-up Red
$250.00
$500.00
Mytheresa
