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Leopard print mules: how to wear them every day (8 outfits)

Leopard print mules scare a lot of people, yet they are among the easiest shoes to wear. On your feet, leopard print behaves almost like a neutral: it goes with denim, black, camel, grey and even stripes. Here is how to wear leopard print mules every day, in 8 simple outfits.

The essentials

One leopard piece per outfit: your mules are enough.
The best foundations: denim, black, camel, grey, white and beige.
The only print that pairs easily with leopard: stripes.
A touch of red, burgundy or khaki adds character without overloading the look.

Why leopard is easier than it looks

Leopard print mixes shades of beige, brown, caramel and black. Those are exactly the basic colours of most wardrobes. That is why a pair of leopard mules goes with almost everything you already own, as long as the rest of the outfit stays simple. In a small dose, on your feet, the print adds character without ever taking over.

For everything about this print, beyond shoes: how to wear leopard print.

3 rules for wearing leopard mules

1. One leopard at a time

Leopard mules are the statement piece of the outfit. Skip the bag, scarf or skirt in the same print: the look would quickly become busy. Let your mules do the talking.

2. Plain foundations

Jeans, a plain jumper, a camel coat, black trousers: the simpler the rest, the more elegantly your mules stand out. Soft fabrics (knitwear, flannel, corduroy) pair beautifully with the peach-skin feel of vegan suede.

3. One accent colour, no more

If you want to add colour, pick just one: red, burgundy, khaki or navy. It gives the outfit depth without competing with the print.

8 outfits with leopard print mules

1. Raw denim + black crew-neck jumper

The simplest and most effective outfit. Straight raw jeans, a black jumper, leopard mules. Nothing else. Understated and modern, with your mules as the detail everyone notices.

2. All black

Black trousers, a black roll neck, a black coat: leopard mules instantly lift an all-black outfit. Perfect for the office or dinner out.

3. Shades of camel and beige

Beige trousers, a camel jumper, a cream coat: leopard picks up exactly these tones. The result is soft, light and very elegant.

4. Breton top + white jeans

Stripes are the only print that pairs effortlessly with leopard. A navy and white Breton top, white or ecru jeans and leopard mules: a fresh outfit, even in winter under a big coat.

5. Grey trousers + white shirt

Grey tailored trousers, a white shirt and perhaps a blazer: leopard adds a playful touch to a classic office outfit.

6. Black dress + opaque tights

A simple black dress, midi or maxi, black opaque tights and leopard mules. The print works like jewellery. More winter ideas: how to wear mules with a dress in winter.

7. A touch of red

Red jeans, jumper or beanie with leopard mules: red and leopard make a very chic pairing. Keep everything else neutral (denim, a camel or black coat).

8. Grey sweatshirt + wide-leg trousers

For the weekend, a grey marl sweatshirt, wide-leg knit or heavy linen trousers and leopard mules: all the comfort of loungewear, with a far more polished look.

Leopard print Cortina sherpa-lined booties, great with jeans or a black dress

What about socks?

In autumn and winter, socks extend the season for your leopard mules. Choose plain socks in a colour already in the print: black for a discreet finish, camel or chocolate for a tonal effect, cream for a brighter touch. Just avoid patterned socks, which would muddle the print.

What colours go with leopard mules?

Safe bets: black, camel, beige, cream, white, grey, denim blue.
Accents that work: red, burgundy, khaki, navy.
Handle with care: neon shades and other animal prints.

Our leopard styles

Our leopard Sienna clogs are closed-toe mules in vegan suede, with an adjustable metal buckle and a cushioned footbed that follows the arch of your foot. Wear them barefoot in milder weather or with black or camel socks in winter. They also come in taupe, black, khaki, brown and camel, and your second pair of Sienna is 75% off: one leopard pair and one plain pair, sorted.

For truly cold days, the sherpa-lined Cortina bootie, in camel or brown, picks up the tawny tones of the print: a short, lace-free bootie with a lug platform sole. Pair it with a leopard scarf to keep the spirit. Style them exactly like the mules: with jeans, a black dress or an all-camel look.