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The neon trend came back in 2018 but initially was ridiculed for the eccentricity of the designs and colours, however now in 2019 it seems to have finally broken through celeb land to be seen everywhere from streetstyle to occasion wear. With style moving in a more futuristic direction and festival season JUST round the corner obviously we all want to get on board with this bold new trend, but getting it right is CHALLENGING. There’s a fine line between a concentrated pop of colour and walking around like cheap 80s tribute act. Let’s discuss the best ways to style the years breakout trend. Just click on the images to shop!
1) Neon and Neutral
When the word neon comes up on your ASOS feed or in our favourite fashion magazine then most people may scroll past at the speed of lightening and block it from their mind and to be honest I am the same. I have a fear of a bright colour resembling a party costume or looking cheap and hard to pair with anything in your wardrobe. BUT, all you need is a more neutral tone to counteract the intensity. Try a beige pager bag trouser with a bright pink bodysuit or a orange minidress with a neutral green jacket to really emphasise the contrast between the two garments. My new personal take on fashion seems to be even the ‘ugliest’ of items can be fashionable, they just need to be paired boldly enough for it to be clear they are being worn in an ironic fashion forward way and pairing these items with classic wardrobe staples really emphasises this.
Topshop- 'Casual Tie Wide Leg Trousers' £29
Revolve 'Darrah Cami Dress in Neon Orange', £62 Pretty Little Thing, 'Neon Pink One-Shoulder Bodysuit' £15
Weekday "Drawstring denim jacket in Khaki' , £25 on ASOS reduced from £50
2) Balance the colour
This one proboly seems obvious but if I think of all the times i've tried to pair an outfit and it hasn’t worked the main culprit has always been a difference in shades. I only became really conscious of it from art classes when a composition doesn’t work being and its due to it being unbalanced in terms of tone and shades. For instance in a landscape, even in area where you don't think there needs to be a sky blue, you should put blue due to the reflections and the light. The same tjhing goes when working with brighter colours. If you're wearing a bright yellow tone such as this bodysuit, Don’t immediateky put on a block constrasting colour as all its going to do is draw attention to the neon and make you look like a highlighter, especially if there is an even amount of light and dark. By pairing with trousers with the same shade of yellow the colour is balanced in a flattering way and makes the outfit look much more planned and put together. Similarly, pairing a pattern such as the plaid coat that has a subtle neon orange detail with a similar shade top keep the outfit balanced and the look polished.
QED London brushed Check coat £90 on ASOS £55
House of CB 'Ivey' Neon Yellow Colour Block Trousers, £89 House of CB 'Nadia' Neon Yellow Lace Bodysuit, £59
3) SHOES SHOES SHOES
If you’re looking for a way to wear neon that wont go out of date quickly and can be a beloved part of your wardrobe then I can recommend nothing more than a pair of bright shoes because theyre the only neon that has always been timeless. Think of the traditional depiction of high heels, a bright pink court heel was THE way to draw a heel. It looks like you’ve not purposefully not forced yourself to embrace the modern colours yet you remain in your comfort zone and on subtly on trend. Alternatively, if you're feeling more daring then a brighter shade such as neon green or yellow is perfect to add to your collection to pair with a little black dress for clubs or as par of your holiday wardrobe where bright colours are see as more casual.Bright shoes are so versatile that they really are the most versatile way to invest in neon.
ASOS Design 'Highlight Barely There Block Heeled Sandals in Neon Green', £28
Ego 'Bronte Court Heel in Neon Pink Patent', £29.99
4) Muted Undertones
For the more conservative fashionista, a muted version of traditional neon colours that give you the best of both worlds. When we think of neon we do tend to think highlighter yellow and it is daunting but what surprised me is the range
of tones fashion brands are now selling to make the trend as realistic as possible for everyday wear. I noticed on ASOS you’ll see garments with varying intensity so you can still get on board with the bright colour trends but the more gentle hue means they are easer to pair with other items in your wardrobe and therefore are perfect items for those with a more minimalist approach to colours. These boots are perfect for adding a pop of colour but also have a more neutral undertone so ca be worn with a vast array of colours and silhouettes. I also love this bralette co-ord as it is a combination of a soft pastel colour with a high intensity so serves as a perfect idle ground for those of you skeptical of full intensity neon.
ASOS Design 'Edina Heeled Ankle Boots', £40
House of CB 'Leela' Violet Crepe V Wire Bralette', £49
5) Sportswear
Who says you even need to go out of your comfort zone when it comes to neon? Sportwear and leaisurewear is the perfect way to incorporate the current catwalks and still not have to risk wearing neons to a judgy event with your family questioning why green. Bright colours and sportwear go hand in hand and always have done but now you can get a wider variety of colours than just bright pink. Cult sportwear brands Nike and Adidas can give you the bright and bold streetwear style to elevate your neon cravings.
ULTRACOR 'Altitude Camo-Print Stretch-Jersey Crop Top', £110, Selfridges
Nike Women's Training Tights £89.95, set £180
I hope this article inspires you to dare to wear neon! As always I would LOVE to see hear your thoughts and see your neon outfits below!
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