Animal print earns its place in your wardrobe when you treat it as a neutral, not a novelty. This season’s Animal Print Long Sleeve Mesh Top gives you the interest of a print with the ease of a fitted layering piece—and it is far more versatile than it first appears.
If you have ever loved an animal-print top on the hanger but wondered what to wear with it, these three outfit formulas keep the rest of the look simple. They work for everyday life in Haslingden, a lunch in Rawtenstall or an evening out across Rossendale, without making the print feel “too much”.
1. Easy daytime: animal print, graphite denim and ballet flats
For the simplest everyday version, wear the mesh top over a smooth black or chocolate cami, then add the Graphite Mid Rise Wide Leg Jeans. The washed graphite shade is softer than solid black, so it grounds the print without making the outfit feel heavy.
Finish with the Black Silver Hardware Ballet Flats. Their low profile works particularly well with a wide-leg jean: you get a clean, relaxed line rather than extra bulk at the ankle. Add a black shoulder bag and small silver hoops for a coffee-and-errands outfit that still looks considered.
Styling note: Let the jeans skim the top of the shoe. If the hem is long, a small front tuck at the waist helps balance the wider leg.
2. Polished but comfortable: black tailored trousers
To make animal print feel work-ready or dinner-ready, pair it with the Black Wide Leg Tailored Trousers with Matching Belt. The clean black base and defined waist give the top structure, while the fluid leg keeps the outfit comfortable.
Tuck the top fully into the trousers and keep the belt visible. Add a black blazer if you need an extra layer, or wear a simple long coat so the print remains the focal point. For shoes, choose a pointed ankle boot or a neat loafer from your own wardrobe.
This is an easy formula for a day at work followed by drinks: nothing needs changing except perhaps the jewellery and lip colour.
3. Cosy layering: let the print peek through a soft knit
When the Lancashire weather turns colder, use the mesh top as a base layer underneath the Oversized Soft Knit V-Neck Top. Choose beige, burgundy or black and let a little animal print show at the neckline and cuffs.
That small flash of pattern makes a simple knit-and-jeans outfit look styled, but it still feels easy enough for the school run, a market morning or a relaxed weekend lunch. Wear it again with the graphite jeans for a darker tonal look, or use your favourite straight-leg blue denim to keep things casual.
Styling note: Because the mesh layer is close-fitting, it adds warmth and detail without the bunching you can get from layering two heavier tops.
How to wear animal print without it wearing you
- Repeat one colour from the print. Black, chocolate, beige and graphite all create a calm base.
- Keep the silhouette clean. One fitted piece with one relaxed piece—such as a mesh top with wide-leg jeans—usually feels balanced.
- Choose one statement. If the top is the focus, keep the shoes, bag and jewellery simple.
- Layer it. Showing just the neckline or cuffs is a low-commitment way to try animal print.
The five-piece outfit plan
With the animal-print top, graphite jeans, black ballet flats, black tailored trousers and one soft knit, you can build several outfits without buying a whole new wardrobe. That is always the aim at Unscripted: useful pieces that work together and make getting dressed easier.
You can shop the linked pieces online, or visit us in Haslingden for honest styling help and a proper try-on. We are always happy to help you find the version that feels like you.