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 slip into a pair of baggy jeans and a chunky cable-knit sweater. There’s no denying the cultural relevance of denim, but if you’re anything like us, you might be looking for something that feels a bit more evolved for fall. Enter 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’s invaded pop culture recently. We’ve seen leopard print take over everything from the fall/winter 2024 runways to our social media feeds in the form of big fur coats, boots, bags, and everything in between.

Although leopard print is gaining popularity, it’s not very easy to style. After all, wearing this trend can sometimes teeter into the cheesy territory, especially regarding trousers. What if we told you that leopard-print pants could be—dare we say—posh? If you don’t believe us, let us change your mind. In an effort to show how to style leopard-print pants, we did some digging to find out how stylish Scandi, French, and British women are wearing this trend. Ahead, we’re sharing 14 outfit ideas with easy-to-follow formulas, styling tips, and a curation of the best leopard-print pants. Warning: These looks may give you some wild ideas, including the desire to transition out of wearing traditional denim this fall. Proceed with caution.

A woman sitting on the sidewalk wearing a white t-shirt under a brown cardigan with leopard pants and brown chunky Miu Miu loafers.

WEAR: White T-Shirt + Dark-Brown Cardigan + Leopard-Print Pants + Brown Loafers + Handbag