Stripes & Leopard Print: The Surprising Neutrals Your Wardrobe Needs
When it comes to versatile prints, few patterns work harder than stripes and leopard print. While they may seem bold at first glance, both function surprisingly well as neutrals—elevating even the simplest outfits with a bit of personality. At Shop at Anna, we stock a wide selection of striped and leopard-print pieces because they’re timeless, wearable, and endlessly chic.
Here’s why they deserve a prime spot in your wardrobe—and how to style them with confidence.
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Why Stripes Are a Year-Round Essential
Stripes are effortlessly classic. Think Parisian cool with a modern twist. Whether you love a nautical Breton or a crisp pinstripe, this print adds structure and polish to everyday looks.
Style Tip: Stripes for Every Mood
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Relaxed Days: Try a slouchy striped tee from Selected with wide-leg denim and trainers, Citizens of Humanity jeans pair perfectly with a striped tee from Selected Femme—just add a leopard-print shoe or scarf for that extra edge.
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Workwear Chic: Pair a Rag & Bone's striped blouse with Veronica Beard suit.
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Modern Layering: Rails and American Vintage offer striped knits that layer beautifully under trench coats or over dresses.
The RAILS Evangeline knit is the perfect lightweight stripe for cooler summer days!
Layer the American Vintage Vitow cardi over a simple tank and jeans—the soft green stripe adds just the right touch of colour for everyday ease. -
Elevated Basics: The SELECTED Vilka Sun Long Vest in Oatmeal Pinstripe is an elevated basic that brings quiet tailoring to any look—layer it over a white tee and denim for day, or wear it buttoned-up with wide-leg trousers for a minimalist evening feel.
Leopard Print: Your Unexpected Neutral
Leopard print has earned its status as a wardrobe mainstay—bold, glamorous, yet surprisingly adaptable. It pairs just as easily with black and denim as it does with colour, making it a modern neutral with edge.
Style Tip: Leopard with Attitude
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Effortless Everyday: Tuck a Rails leopard blouse into jeans for a casual, cool vibe.
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Boho Meets Bold: A flowing GANNI leopard skirt paired ( and guess what, it's on SALE!) with a chunky knit feels bohemian and chic.
These two knits from Louise Misha are the perfect throw-ons—soft, detailed, and effortlessly pretty, they balance out bold prints like stripes or leopard with a touch of femininity -
Subtle Statement: Add a pop of print with Marant Étoile leopard heels —the perfect finishing touch to monochrome looks.
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Layering Trick: For a bold, head-turning look, style Bellerose’s Winona Leopard Pants with the matching Wyat Leopard Jacket—ground it with a graphic tee for effortless cool.
Yes, You Can Mix Stripes and Leopard
Think they clash? Think again. When styled with intention, stripes and leopard look incredibly fresh together. Both are grounded in neutral tones, so they work off each other rather than compete.
How to Mix It Right:
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Start Small: Layer a striped tee under a leopard faux fur coat, or pair a leopard belt with striped tailoring. The Bellerose Enora Jacket in Leo is the perfect layer to throw over Selected Femme’s striped tee—an easy mix of prints that feels fresh, not fussy.
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Keep it Tonal: Stick to a shared colour palette—like black, beige, and white—for cohesion.
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Balance with Basics: keep it sleek with a crisp white tee layered under a PARK pinstripe shirt for a fresh, laid-back vibe.
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And let’s not forget stripes over stripes—layering different scales and colours can create a look that’s bold yet balanced. Here’s an amazing styling segment with ANNA to show you how it’s done. Follow us on Instagram for weekly styling spotlights, Live at 5’s, and more fashion inspiration!
Why We Stock So Much Stripes & Leopard
At ANNA, we believe in stocking pieces that go the distance—and both stripes and leopard print have true staying power. They're seasonless, trend-proof, and work across brands and styles. Whether you’re building a capsule wardrobe or just want pieces you’ll wear on repeat, these prints always deliver.
From Marant Étoile’s leopard shoes to American Vintage’s easy striped knits, our edit has something for every print lover—whether you’re a minimalist or a maximalist.
In Summary: Your New Print Neutrals
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Stripes = clean, classic, endlessly layerable.
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Leopard = bold but neutral, perfect for adding interest.
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Together = a fresh, modern mix that feels fashion-forward yet wearable.
Explore our latest arrivals in stripes and leopard print online or in-store—and let your wardrobe do the talking.
