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.
Spanx
Iconic Leopard Fishnet Tights in Very Black at Nordstrom
$38.00
Nordstrom
Dolce & Gabbana
Leopard-print Cotton Jacquard Socks - Woman Socks And Tights Multicolor S
$155.00
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.
Vince
Classic Fit Stripe Shirt Blue
$129.99
Rue La La
Psycho Bunny
Mens Robert Texture Stripe Shirt 335 ICEBERG GREEN / M
$125.00
Psycho Bunny
Vince
Classic Fit Stripe Shirt Green
$129.99
Rue La La
-22%
Over/D
Shirts Blue
$78.00
$100.00
Yoox.com
Cabi
Party Velvet Pant
$68.99
Rue La La
-64%
Alpha Industries
Pants Brown
$43.00
$120.00
Yoox.com
Cinq à Sept
Giles Pant Brown
$98.99
Rue La La
-60%
Kobi Halperin
Michal Ombre Leopard-Print Pants
$158.99
$398.00
Neiman Marcus
Vince
Classic Fit Stripe Shirt Blue
$129.99
Rue La La
Psycho Bunny
Mens Robert Texture Stripe Shirt 335 ICEBERG GREEN / M
$125.00
Psycho Bunny
Vince
Classic Fit Stripe Shirt Green
$129.99
Rue La La
-22%
Over/D
Shirts Blue
$78.00
$100.00
Yoox.com
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
Brooks Brothers
Cable Knit Sweater White
$39.00
Rue La La
Anne Klein
Cable Knit Sweater White
$69.99
Rue La La
-9%
G.H. Bass & Co.
Weejuns Esther Kiltie loafers - women - Leather - 5.5 - Red
$324.00
$356.00
FARFETCH
-47%
Cole Haan
Womens Gissella Drivers - Red Size 5.5
$89.95
$170.00
Cole Haan
Tod's
Gomma Leather Loafer Red
$229.99
Rue La La
-44%
Cole Haan
Womens Treena Lug Kiltie Loafers - Red Size 10.5
$89.95
$160.00
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!
Sofiacashmere
sofiacashmere Pom Cashmere Hat Brown
$64.99
Rue La La
San Diego Hat Company
Fedora Black
$29.99
Rue La La
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?
-40%
Alice & Olivia
Be Still Breanna Printed Blazer
$375.00
$625.00
Neiman Marcus
Naked Wardrobe
Fitted Blazer in Leopard at Nordstrom, Size X-Small
$148.00
Nordstrom
Alice & Olivia
Margot Blazer Blue
$198.00
Rue La La
-61%
Versace
Blazers Black
$375.00
$960.00
Yoox.com
-76%
Nine In The Morning
Pants Blue
$64.00
$266.00
Yoox.com
-78%
Champion
Pants Blue
$58.00
$262.00
Yoox.com
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.
Elie Tahari
Lina Medium Coat Brown
$50.00
Rue La La
-64%
Dolce & Gabbana
Tops Pink
$339.00
$942.00
Yoox.com
Noize
Nancy Reversible Coat Black
$90.00
Rue La La
AllSaints
Viola Leopard Print Pleated Mini Skirt Black
$159.00
AllSaints
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%
Cole Haan
Womens Taffeta Down Coat - Pink Size Medium
$159.95
$398.00
Cole Haan
Fleurette
Tailored Double-Breasted Wool-Blend Coat Pink
$191.00
Rue La La
-91%
Chloé
Shirts Pink
$159.00
$1,837.00
Yoox.com
-83%
Red Valentino
Overcoats & Trench Coats Pink
$288.00
$1,735.00
Yoox.com
Astr
the Label Lace Trim Satin Slip Dress Brown
$45.99
Rue La La
Ronny Kobo
Scorpio Maxi Dress Brown
$159.99
Rue La La
Ganni
Mixed Leopard Nano Bou Bag
$260.00
GANNI
Julia Jordan
Satin Midi Dress Brown
$29.00
Rue La La
-46%
AllSaints
Leah Floral Print Midi Dress
$177.30
$329.00
AllSaints
Julia Jordan
Tiered Halter Midi Dress Black
$58.99
Rue La La
-40%
Ganni
Leopard-print ruffled chiffon maxi skirt Brown
$195.00
$325.00
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