Is leopard print in Style 2023?

Updated September, 2022

Is Leopard Print Still in Style in 2022?

As we prepare for a new fall and winter season, it’s safe to say that leopard print is still an important fashion trend.

In fact, I feel comfortable with telling you leopard as well as most other animal-inspired prints (cheetah, zebra, giraffe, etc), are making a splash this season.

What is great about these prints is that they are classics that will work well in your wardrobe for many years to come.

Leopard print has become a wardrobe staple and I believe it’s worth investing in a few leopard pieces you can wear long term.

Don’t just consider wearing it in clothes, leopard is also popping up in bucket hats, headbands, scrunchies, shoes, belts, handbags, and even jewelry.

The key is HOW to wear these prints.

In this blog post, we’ll talk about how to wear leopard print, get outfit ideas, look at the most popular garments and accessories, as well as answer the most popular questions about wearing leopard.

How to Wear Leopard Print

If you want to look amazing in leopard print, there are a few simple style rules to keep in mind so you don’t overdo it. You want to wear the print, not let the print wear you.

Watch this how to wear leopard print video or keep scrolling to read the article.

What is the Best Color to Wear with Leopard Print?

You might be surprised to know that not all leopard print fabric is the same. It is available in a wide variety of colors, patterns, and combinations.

Let’s take a look at the examples below from left to right.

1. White background with the leopard print in black

2. Navy background with leopard print in brown, pink, and cream

3. Off-white background with leopard print in black and brown

4. Cream background with leopard print in orange and brown

Keep reading for how to pair these leopard prints with other colors.

Quick Rules for Leopard Print

No matter what colors are in a leopard print, the following rules apply.

• May be worn with any of the colors found in the print

• Leopard print always goes with denim or chambray

• Only wear one leopard print garment or accessory at a time

What color goes with leopard print

Let’s go back to those 4 patterns shown above. Of course, the Quick Rules I just mentioned apply for all of these prints. Additionally, there are other ways to pair these based on the colors of each print.

We’ll talk about each one from left to right.

1. Since this is a black and white print, you can also pair it with primary colors such as bright yellow, red, or blue for a gorgeous look. Imagine this top paired with a yellow or red pencil skirt! Wear all black accessories for maximum impact.

2. This is the most unique color palette shown. It’s navy, pink, brown, and cream. I recommend sticking to the Quick Rules above for pairing this pattern.

3. Let’s take a look at this pattern. All of the colors cream, black, and brown are considered neutral which makes this print neutral as well. It will look great with just about any color in your closet.

4. This leopard print skirt is predominately cream and brown so pair it with colors that look good with brown on the color wheel such as pink or blue.

Is leopard print neutral?

Depending on the colors in the leopard print, it may be considered a neutral. In the photos featured above, numbers 1, 3, and 4 are all considered neutral.

You can wear those neutral leopard prints with just about any color and it will look good.

What to wear a leopard print shirt with?

You can wear leopard print with skirts, pants, jeans, capris, and shorts. You can also layer over it with vests, jackets, and cardigans. Just be sure to follow the Quick Rules I mentioned above.

Leopard Print Garments and Accessories for 2022

How to Wear Leopard Print Shoes

Leopard print shoes, when worn with a neutral outfit are anything but tacky.

They have a very sophisticated look and feel.

In fact, I found 242 styles of leopard print shoes at Neiman Marcus in heels, boots, sneakers, and sandals. You can browse them all here.

Of course, I had some favorites from that long list. They include pumps, mules, sneakers, and slippers in gorgeous leopard prints.

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