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 pointelle knit shirt Yellow
$89.00
Simons
-23%
Emporio Armani
Striped Cotton Shirt Blue
$239.00
$312.00
Balardi
Le 31
Mens Striped pointelle knit shirt Green
$89.00
Simons
Le 31
Mens Pinstripe shirt Standard fit White
$79.00
Simons
The Upside
Panthera leggings Brown
$200.00
Mytheresa
-40%
HUGO BOSS
Pants Brown
$127.00
$212.00
Yoox
-25%
Bellerose
Winona Trousers Beige
$142.00
$189.00
Eraldo
-56%
Baum Und Pferdgarten
Pants Blue
$105.00
$239.00
Yoox
Le 31
Mens Striped pointelle knit shirt Yellow
$89.00
Simons
-23%
Emporio Armani
Striped Cotton Shirt Blue
$239.00
$312.00
Balardi
Le 31
Mens Striped pointelle knit shirt Green
$89.00
Simons
Le 31
Mens Pinstripe shirt Standard fit White
$79.00
Simons
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
-38%
Loulou Studio
Knitwear White
$204.00
$329.00
Balardi
-32%
Twik
Womens Cable-knit Henley Shirt sweater White
$39.95
$59.00
Simons
-9%
G.H. Bass & Co.
Weejuns Esther Kiltie loafers - women - Leather - 5.5 - Red
$324.00
$356.00
FARFETCH
Sebago
Classic Dan Loafers Red
$454.00
Balardi
-39%
Leonardo Principi
Loafers Red
$111.00
$183.00
Yoox
-15%
Geox
Serilda Woman Wine, Size: 36,5 Red
$144.50
$170.00
Geox
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!
-64%
Borsalino
Hats Orange
$59.00
$165.00
Yoox
-9%
Ganni
Hats Brown
$202.00
$222.00
Balardi
-66%
Borsalino
Hats Silver
$83.00
$245.00
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
-78%
Circolo 1901
Blazers Blue
$128.00
$587.00
Yoox
-60%
Circolo 1901
Blazers Purple
$186.00
$462.00
Yoox
-40%
Frankie Shop
Ripley pinstripe twill wide-leg pants Blue
$246.00
$410.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Frankie Shop
Bea high-rise straight pants Blue
$146.00
$292.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Fusalp
Seamela high-rise technical leggings Grey
$245.00
$350.00
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.
-84%
R13
Overcoats & Trench Coats Beige
$317.00
$1,971.00
Yoox
-41%
Ganni
Leopard Print Midi Dress Brown
$332.00
$567.00
Balardi
-81%
VETEMENTS
Overcoats & Trench Coats Brown
$435.00
$2,349.00
Yoox
-58%
Marella
Midi dresses Brown
$101.00
$239.00
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
-50%
Dries Van Noten
High-neck cotton blouse Pink
$423.00
$845.00
Mytheresa
-81%
Moschino
Overcoats & Trench Coats Pink
$237.00
$1,249.00
Yoox
-40%
Ganni
Leopard-print satin pumps Red
$345.00
$575.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Norma Kamali
Obie leopard-print georgette gown Red
$180.00
$359.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Rixo
Atlas leopard-print silk blouse Black
$245.00
$350.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Isabel Marant
Dara leopard-print suede belt Orange
$306.00
$510.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Ganni
Leopard-print ruffled chiffon maxi skirt Brown
$255.00
$425.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Ganni
Leopard-print mesh top Brown
$165.00
$275.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Diane Von Fürstenberg
Sheska leopard-print midi dress Brown
$448.00
$640.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Fusalp
Glacier leather-trimmed ski gloves Red
$200.00
$285.00
Mytheresa
