Neon was all over the place for spring and it would appear that this spring trend is going to be hanging on throughout the summer! Below are some ideas of how you can wear neon without looking crazy and rock this spring and summer trend on any level.
CLOTHING
While it can be hard and down right scary to wear neon in anything more than an accent, it can be done. Try a bright tee shirt your favorite white or boyfriend jeans (both popular for the summer as well) or loosely tucked into a neutral skirt. The key is to pair your favorite bright statement piece with neutrals everywhere else. This way you still get the bright pop from your chosen neon piece without overwhelming amounts of color everywhere.
J. Crew has a range of bright tee shirts that can suit any level of neon needed. From neon cantaloupe, less bright, to neon citrus, brightest of brights, there is a color for everyone. From this J. Crew range you can literally pick out your favorite color and it will have a neon counter point. J. Crew out of your price range? Forever 21 has these affordable v-neck tees that are similar in color to some of the J. Crew tees. They also have a variety of dresses for the more daring and these flirty tanks for the summer.
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JEWELRY
Jewelry is a great way to dip your toe into summer neon brights. Either on your ears or around your neck, neon can add pizzaz to an all black outfit or can take a simple denim look up several notches.
BaubleBar currently makes testing out bright jewelry really easy as they have a section of their website that is solely devoted to summer brights. I am particularly in love with this acid fringe necklace (y’all know that I love fringe) and these earrings that come in a couple different colors. Both of these pieces look fun for summer but could also brighten up any simple look all year round, especially the necklace
HANDBAGS
Who doesn’t love a great handbag?! For those of you who need no excuse to get a new bag, this may be the best way for you to rock neon all summer long. Surprisingly, bright bags can be a great way to wear neon even though they look like they may sit in your closet unworn. Try wearing them with a monochrome outfit. All black is a given but royal blue is another great canvas for a bright bag.
I love this Rebecca Minkoff quilted purse that can be worn both cross body or over the shoulder, which also comes in several different bright colors. However if you want to rock brights all the way to the sun and back, check out her mini Tote that is nearly blinding it is so bright! For a more sporty look, you may want to check out the Marc Jacobs ‘Percy’ cross body bag, which also comes in a variety of shades.
SHOES
Shoes are my favorite way to accessorize any outfit. With summer neon, shoes can be a great way to add bright color into your look and still have it be work appropriate (depending upon your profession of course). These J. Crew pumps would go great with a relaxed weekend look of distressed boyfriend jeans and a simple button up (my personal favorite look). However if neon yellow isn’t for you, these Kate Spade kitten heels would be a wonderful alternative that are more wearable for day-to-day plus the shorter heels makes them easier to walk in. However if you love the height, Kate Spade also has the same colors in a higher heel.
Have you worn or are considering wearing neons this summer?
How did you wear them?
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Handbags are also my favorite! I don't own one but if I end up adopting the neon trend, that's the first thing I will get!
Thanks for reading Emilie! I'm torn between the quilted RM bag and the Kate Spade kitten heels.
I've really loved the neon trend and I was hoping it would continue into summer because it's such a perfect vibe for that season. I love when it's used in pops of a neutral pallet and I really enjoy when it's shoes and bags that are neon.
Thanks for reading Kati! I love this trend as well but can't decide what I like more, neon shoes or neon jewelry. Have you tried wearing pops of neon with a monochrome outfit in a color like blue?
love neon colors! They're so much fun and just make me happy. Great suggestions how to add neon without going crazy lol
Thanks for reading Shaunacey! I figured others would also be scared to wear neon and feel like a clown so I'm glad this helped. What is your favorite way to wear the trend
I don't usually wear neon, but your picks are fab! I want to wear neon all the time, now… I have red hair and find neon shades tend to clash with it. Maybe I'll try a bright skirt or shoes since they're far away from my head.
Ivory Avenue
Definitely test out shoes or a bag! I bet that if you found a bright green or blue, maybe not quite to the neon level, it would look great with your hair.
I love neon, especially when it comes to spring and summer trends! Thanks for sharing these great tips for incorporating it into any wardrobe!
xoxo,
Lara
Sea Foam & Diamonds
Thanks for reading Lara! I hope it helps you test out the trend!
Neon is such a fun trend! I'm loving all of your jewelry picks! Thanks for linking up with Thursday Fashion Files!
Jill
Doused In Pink
Thanks for reading and hosting the link up Jill!
It takes a certain kind of neon to look good on me so I love the idea of a necklace or purse. That I can do and I love Rebecca Minkhoff!!
Same here Angie! Find a color that would look good on you without being bright or neon and I bet that would work really well.
A pop of neon just screams summertime I think! Thanks for linking up!
It really does! Thanks for reading and hosting Carrie