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 White
$59.00
Simons
-25%
Carhartt Work in Progress
Leavel Striped Pocket Shirt White
$78.00
$104.00
Eraldo
Le 31
Mens Blue-stripe Oxford shirt Standard fit
$125.00
Simons
-25%
Barba
Striped Shirt White
$193.00
$257.00
Eraldo
The Upside
Panthera leggings Brown
$200.00
Mytheresa
-36%
Disclaimer
Pants Black
$82.00
$129.00
Yoox
-82%
Le Tricot Perugia
Pants Blue
$78.00
$444.00
Yoox
-75%
PINKO UNIQUENESS
Pants Grey
$77.00
$302.00
Yoox
Le 31
Mens Striped poplin shirt White
$59.00
Simons
-25%
Carhartt Work in Progress
Leavel Striped Pocket Shirt White
$78.00
$104.00
Eraldo
Le 31
Mens Blue-stripe Oxford shirt Standard fit
$125.00
Simons
-25%
Barba
Striped Shirt White
$193.00
$257.00
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%
Twik
Womens Cable-knit Henley Shirt sweater White
$29.95
$59.00
Simons
-70%
Alpha Studio
Sweaters White
$88.00
$294.00
Yoox
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!
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
-74%
Lala Berlin
Blazers Blue
$136.00
$521.00
Yoox
-41%
Circolo 1901
Blazers Blue
$347.00
$587.00
Yoox
-71%
Sara Roka
Jackets Pink
$193.00
$675.00
Yoox
-40%
Frankie Shop
Brenna sheer striped wide-leg pants White
$213.00
$355.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Bananhot
Ann ribbed-knit striped flared pants
$177.00
$295.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Fusalp
Seamela high-rise technical leggings Grey
$245.00
$350.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Frankie Shop
Bea high-rise straight pants Blue
$146.00
$292.00
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
-20%
Contemporaine
Womens Stretch satiny Universal pant Fit: Semi-slim leg, mid rise Pink
$99.95
$125.00
Simons
-50%
Dries Van Noten
High-neck cotton blouse Pink
$423.00
$845.00
Mytheresa
-45%
PESERICO
Blazers Pink
$392.00
$714.00
Yoox
-40%
Ganni
Leopard-print ruffled chiffon maxi skirt Brown
$255.00
$425.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Diane Von Fürstenberg
Saavya leopard-print maxi dress Pink
$273.00
$545.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Rixo
Atlas leopard-print silk blouse Black
$245.00
$350.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Fusalp
Orion leopard-print ski top Red
$237.00
$395.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Ganni
Ruched leopard-print mesh maxi dress Red
$238.00
$475.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Bananhot
Berta leopard-print beach cover-up Red
$250.00
$500.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Ganni
Leopard-print mesh top Brown
$165.00
$275.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Ganni
Leopard-print satin pumps Red
$345.00
$575.00
Mytheresa
