Since zebra stripes are bold on their own, pairing them with neutral pieces is many times the safest option. Wear a zebra V-neck sweater with a black pencil skirt and pumps, or rock a white button-down blouse with a zebra-print A-line skirt and simple black pumps when you’re headed to work. For a casual look, wear a zebra-striped T-shirt with gray skinny jeans and knee high boots. Since denim works as a neutral, you can also pair a sequin zebra-stripe tank with your favorite dark-wash jeans and black stilettos for a sexy evening ensemble.

Typical black and white zebra stripes may make an eye-catching pattern, but they're also the kind of neutral color combo that can work with virtually any shade in your wardrobe. For a bold look, pair your zebra stripes with more colorful brights. When you’re going out for the night, wear a fitted zebra skirt with a red satin blouse and black stiletto heels for a sultry vibe. For a casual weekend outfit, slip on a zebra-stripe sweater with cobalt skinny jeans and black ballet flats. If you’re wearing a zebra-stripe maxi dress, add turquoise or lime green wedges to spice it up. You can also pair zebra stripes with softer colors like pastels -- try zebra shorts with a mint green tank and metallic gladiator sandals for a stylish summer look.

When you're looking to turn heads, try mixing zebra stripes with another pattern. To keep your outfit from appearing too busy, choose a small-scale pattern that features black or white so there’s a common color palette. Pair a swingy zebra-stripe skirt with a black and white polka-dot tank and black sandals for a fun, flirty look, or top a zebra-stripe column dress with a delicate red and white floral cardigan to jazz it up.

If you’re feeling a little self-conscious in a bold zebra-stripe dress or blouse, opt for small doses of the print instead by incorporating zebra accessories. Jazz up a plain black blouse with a zebra scarf or carry a zebra-print handbag with a red shift dress. When you’re wearing a simple emerald sweater with dark wash jeans, give your outfit some personality by adding zebra-stripe pumps. Enamel jewelry that features zebra stripes like earrings or bangle bracelets are also subtle ways to spice up a plain outfit.