It’s that time of year! No, we’re not talking about pumpkin spice latte season—it’s the start of denim season. Colder temperatures mean you can finally break out those baggy jeans and chunky cable-knit sweaters. There’s no denying denim’s cultural relevance, but if you’re like us, you’re probably looking for some styles that are more fall-appropriate. Type leopard print pants into the chat. Although this particular print trend has been popular on and off for the better part of a century, it has recently invaded pop culture. We’ve seen leopard print take over everything from the Fall/Winter 2024 runways to our social media feeds, including big fur coats, boots, bags, and everything in between.
Although leopard print is becoming more and more popular, it is not easy to match. After all, wearing this trend can sometimes slip into tacky territory, especially with pants. What if we told you that leopard print pants can be (dare we say) stylish? If you don’t believe us, let us change your mind. To show you how to style leopard print pants, we did some digging to find out how Scandinavian, French and British women wear this trend. Ahead, we’re sharing 14 outfit ideas, including easy-to-follow formulas, styling tips, and our picks for the best leopard print pants. Warning: These looks may give you some crazy ideas, including a desire to ditch traditional jeans this fall. Proceed with caution.

wear: White T-shirt + dark brown cardigan + leopard print trousers + brown loafers + handbag
Styling Notes: Give your leopard print pants a softer look by pairing them with separates in a matching hue. For example, pair it with a chocolate brown sweater, a white T-shirt and matching loafers to highlight the brown and white undertones of the pattern.

Yasos Design
Chocolate crew neck cardigan

tree and horse garden
Nara jeans

Tory Burch
classic loafers

wear: Denim windbreaker + tan vest + leopard print trousers + black sandals + tan handbag
Styling Notes: One of the hardest things about embracing the leopard print pants trend is that it can feel like its arrival will sacrifice the role of jeans in your life, when in reality you can wear both. Pair printed trousers with a denim trench coat, tank top and sandals for the best of both worlds.

madewell
Ravenwood washed denim double-breasted trench coat

Align
Miso leopard-print straight-leg jeans


wear: Denim button-up shirt + red casual bag + leopard print trousers + white ballet flats
Styling Notes: In addition to pairing a denim jacket with leopard print pants, you can also pair it with a denim button-down shirt. This is a great way to incorporate fall staples without having to give up your favorite new printed pants.

Mellie White
Brigitte satchel: extra large version

we free people
Freddie denim shirt

Abercrombie & Fitch
low rise baggy jeans

wear: Yellow windbreaker + white T-shirt + leopard print trousers + brown sneakers + yellow handbag
Styling Notes: While it’s safe to wear leopard print pants in the same color scheme, consider opting for an unconventional leopard print pair to stand out from the crowd. You can always choose a more subdued shade, such as buttery yellow.

Bottega Veneta
Mini Jodie Intrecciato leather bag

mango
Leo high-rise straight-leg leopard print jeans

Adidas
gazelle indoor shoes

wear: Brown sunglasses + tan windbreaker + red sweater + leopard print jeans + red Mary Jane flats
Styling Notes: Do you like something a little more punchy? Consider pairing leopard print pants with a bright red. For example, pairing pants with a tan trench coat, red sweater, and flats will definitely make the print pop.

Jay Crew
Cashmere classic fit crew neck sweater


Webby Venice
Mary Jane Rosso flats

wear: black Leather jacket + white button-down shirt + white crew neck sweater + leopard print trousers + two-color loafers
Styling Notes: While incorporating color into your outfit is a creative way to style animal print pants, it’s not the only way. Incorporating neutral layers makes these pants more suitable for everyday use.


good american
Perfect cotton poplin button-down shirt

we free people
Good Luck printed tube jeans

wear: Green bomber jacket + white short vest + leopard print trousers + pink handbag + ankle boots
Styling Notes: A common misconception about wearing leopard print pants is that you have to pair them with separates with a similar aesthetic, but that’s not necessarily the case. Don’t be afraid to pair these edgy pants with pieces that feel mismatched, like a sporty bomber jacket and a cute pink purse.

Blanknik
Smart Mobility Jacket

Benoy
Elizabeth Baguette Mini Blush

religious reform
Cary high-rise casual straight-leg jeans

wear: White sports sweatshirt + leopard print trousers + red Mary Jane shoes + white shoulder bag
Styling Notes: If mismatched pieces in your outfit seem a bit unapproachable, try limiting yourself to only pieces in matching colors. For example, you can still pair leopard print pants with a sweatshirt and nice flats, but make sure you don’t mix more than four colors, as shown above.

French stuff…
shrunk blazer

Zara
Z1975 wide leg animal print jeans

Maeve
Double strap block heel Mary Jane flats

wear: Graphic yellow sweatshirt + leopard print trousers + tan mini tote + tan lug sole booties
Styling Notes: Is there an easier way to make these printed pants more suitable for everyday life? Don’t worry about layers, colors or coordination. Wear it with a cute patterned sweatshirt, a mini bag, and lug-sole booties. By keeping it simple, you’ll make the pants the center of attention.

sporty and rich
Carlyle cotton graphic sweatshirt

gap
90’s mid-rise baggy cheetah work jeans

Jacques
Le Bambino leather tote

wear: Tan shearling jacket + black sweater + leopard print trousers + colorful earrings
Styling Notes: Wearing a sweatshirt isn’t the only way to make these pants more comfortable! In the colder months, consider pairing it with a black sweater, shearling jacket and boots. If you feel like the look is too casual for your taste, you can always add fun accessories (like colorful earrings) to make the look feel more elevated.

chaos in heaven
kiss earrings

Appeared
Jay Supple Sans leather laminated jacket

look
Betzy printed cropped jeans

wear: Black long coat + black crew neck sweater + leopard print pants + black ankle boots + quilted bag
Styling Notes: Another way to wear leopard print pants is to incorporate them into your winter wardrobe—especially those all-black ensembles. Pair these printed pants with your trusty black coats, sweaters, boots, and bags, and you’ll break up the monotony of an all-black look while still wearing your favorite pieces.

coach
Tiger-striped cross-body bag wristband with pillow quilting

and other stories
loose fit knitted sweater

BDG
Logan buckled baggy fit jeans

wear: Black tube top + leopard print pants + black shoulder bag + black flip-flops
Styling Notes: While we may be in the colder months, that doesn’t mean you can’t count on being able to wear leopard print pants in the spring. In fact, these pants look just as good with a tube top and flip-flops as they do with a crewneck sweater and ankle boots.

Freya
Mini Chrystie Black Shoulder Bag


lioness
She’s that Jean

wear: White T-shirt + black belt + leopard print trousers + black slingback high heels + casual tan bag
Styling Notes: If you prefer coverage over a strapless top, consider pairing a simple long-sleeved white T-shirt with leopard print pants. You can always pair it with cooler accessories like a statement belt, slingback pumps, and a casual bag to make it feel even more special.

madewell
Three-layer metal retaining tape

i like denim
Billie leopard print jeans

Steve Madden
Liana black patent leather slingback pumps

wear: Black leather windbreaker + white T-shirt + leopard print trousers + black pointed ankle boots
Styling Notes: By now, we hope we’ve given you plenty of inspiration on how to style leopard print pants year-round. If you still need advice, let us give you some parting wisdom: Keep it simple. You can’t go wrong pairing these pants with a white shirt, a trench coat, and ankle boots—a foolproof look every time.

Badadon
new tabloid trench coat

banana republic
Sophisticated shrunken T-shirt

top store
Printed high-waisted wide-leg loose jeans
