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.
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.
Psycho Bunny
Mens Robert Texture Stripe Shirt 335 ICEBERG GREEN / M
$125.00
Psycho Bunny
Dunst
Shirts, female, Blue, Size: XL Oversized Striped Shirt
$143.63
Miinto
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
Anne Klein
Cable Knit Sweater White
$69.99
Rue La La
Eileen Fisher
Missy Waffle-Knit Funnel-Neck Sweater White
$148.00
Neiman Marcus
-72%
Boutique De La Femme
T-shirts White
$56.00
$197.00
Yoox.com
Söfft
Prewitt Patent Loafer Red
$99.99
Rue La La
-63%
Cole Haan
Womens Treena Lug Kiltie Loafers - Red Size 6.5
$59.97
$160.00
Cole Haan
-56%
Coach
Janie Loafer Red
$79.00
$178.00
ShopSimon
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?
-40%
Alice & Olivia
Be Still Breanna Printed Blazer
$375.00
$625.00
Neiman Marcus
Naked Wardrobe
Fitted Blazer in Leopard at Nordstrom, Size Small
$148.00
Nordstrom
Giorgio Armani
Beige Palm Print Gauze Blazer Size S
$357.93
HEWI
Ronny Kobo
Cosette Linen Blazer White
$199.99
Rue La La
-43%
Bencivenga
Black Striped Cotton Sretch Dress Trousers Womens Pants
$160.00
$280.00
LUX LAIR
NYDJ
Plus Teresa Hidden Lodge Stripe Wide Leg Jean
$49.99
Rue La La
Ganni
Stretch Stripe Mid-Waist Pant Black
$55.99
Rue La La
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.
Ellen Tracy
Reversible Rain Jacket Green
$89.99
Rue La La
Ganni
Flyweight Nylon Leo Long Parka Brown
$495.00
Labels
Hutch
Vance Coat Brown
$84.99
Rue La La
-28%
Gaëlle Paris
Cardigans Beige
$205.00
$283.00
Yoox.com
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
Ellen Tracy
Gab Classic Long Trench Coat Pink
$80.99
Rue La La
Fleurette
Tailored Double-Breasted Wool-Blend Coat Pink
$258.00
Rue La La
Söfft
Fianna Leather Sneaker Beige
$69.99
Rue La La
-24%
Nike
Womens Charge Suede SE Shoes in Black | IM7348-001
$52.97
$70.00
Nike
Astr
the Label Lace Trim Satin Slip Dress Brown
$40.99
Rue La La
Franco Sarto
Sutton2 Leather-Trim Slingback
$65.99
Rue La La
Kelsi Dagger
Edna Mary Jane Heels Brown
$175.00
Anthropologie
Kenneth Cole
Martha Pump
$63.99
Rue La La
-11%
Ganni
Womens Leopard Marl Mesh Long Ruched Crossover Dress Brown
$335.00
$378.00
LUX LAIR
