Styling leopard elegantly can be tricky but Eva Mendes' classic black tailoring and stiletto boots made it look easy
If you struggle with knowing how to style daring leopard print pieces, making note of Eva Mendes' satin midi skirt look will be worth your time.


We have long admired Eva for her ability to expertly nail a balance of both striking and chic when it comes to fashion. She's a pro at styling a simple blazer - but never fails to look incredible in statement prints and bold colours.
Her prowess for perfectly blending powerful pieces and capsule wardrobe staples was on full display when she stepped out in New York City in a satin leopard midi and a timeless black blazer in September 2024.
The actress was seen in the ultimate end-of-summer look during a night out in the Upper West Side, teaming the neutral leopard skirt with sleek black accessories.
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The standout satin skirt, which appears to be a Stella McCartney design, gave the look a delicate and feminine flow, while the smart tailoring of her satin-lapelled blazer provided a heavier contrast.
Head-turning boots are an easy way to make any outfit work that little bit harder. They don't need to boast huge heels to add some elevation but Eva's pointed-toe stiletto knee-highs looked incredible under her midi's billowing hemline.
Caroline Parr, Digital Fashion Ecommerce Editor at woman&home, is well aware that wearing leopard print in a way that's classic and elegant isn't always easy - but thinks Eva showed exactly how it's done.
"Knowing how to style leopard elegantly can be tricky, but Eva proves that sticking with black tailoring will always keep things chic," Caroline says, adding, "Layering textures with the satin lapels and leather boots works really well too."
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Complementing the rich caramel tones of her designer pick, Eva went all in on chunky gold jewellery that Caroline says "elevates the look even further".
Opting for shimmering cuff bangles, curved drop earrings and coordinating rings, Eva finished the ensemble off with a Stella McCartney top handle micro bag and some oversized dark-framed sunglasses.

Caitlin is News Editor for woman&home, covering all things royal, celeb, fashion, beauty and lifestyle. Caitlin started on local papers and titles such as Cosmopolitan, Now, Reveal and Take a Break while studying for her Multimedia Journalism degree. She also worked in Fashion PR as a Press Assistant for Arcadia's Topshop before becoming a part of the Now team. Caitlin went on to add the likes of Woman, GoodtoKnow, WhatToWatch and woman&home to her writing repertoire before moving on to her current role.
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