NEON FASHION HOW TO
Learn How To Wear Neon Without Looking Too 80's!
Whoa…80’s! The bright neon colors are back, but how are we suppose to coordinate these vibrant bold hues into our wardrobe without looking too much like we set back into time? Easy! All you need to do is work these colors in your outfits properly, so it looks interesting and not too flamboyant.
HOW TO WEAR NEON
NEON FASHION HOW TO: Start Off Small
If you are a little uneasy as to how to work these bright colors in your closet, why not start off small? Work a bright pink neon handbag in with your everyday clothing to brighten up the wardrobe, or wear neon colored jewelry with your black attire. Wearing that little black dress tonight? Skip the black pumps and work in the neon blue stilettos. Wearing neon colored accessories will add just a hint of color to an outfit. For even a smaller start, paint on some summer color on your nails instead of the normal pales and pastels. Search: Women’s Shoes |  |
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NEON FASHION HOW TO: Shy Away From Accessories
When you are wearing a brightly colored top, keep the accessories minimal so there will not be a color overload. Bright clothing with overly bright accessories will look too chaotic. And don’t try to match the same colors with the same bright outfit. Stay away from bright yellow jewelry, shoes or handbags when you are already wearing a bright yellow dress. Too much matching and way too much color to hurt your eye! Search: Little Black Dress |  |
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NEON FASHION HOW TO: Bring in the Neutral Colors
When you are wearing a bright colored shirt or bright pants, it is best to pair it with a neutral color. Don’t try to work a neon top with a neon bottom. Instead wear neon bottoms with a white blouse. Black also looks really nice with bright colors. So when you are wearing a bright pink dress, work in your favorite black pumps or sandals instead of wearing pink on your feet. The neutral colors will help balance out the different colors in the wardrobe. Neon shorts are a fun summer look, but wear them with a neutral top, or switch it up and wear a neon top with plain bottoms. Depending on your body shape, neon can be less attention grabbing on either the bottom or the top. Search: White Blouse |  |
Neon is really the ultimate summer look, so why not sport it? Don’t be afraid of color embrace it! Color can be very flirty and fun, so feel good by working it into your wardrobe.
White and black are always great neutral colors to work in with your neon outfit, and if you need to start off small, only wear bright accessories. There are many ways to work in bright colors into your closet; you just can’t be frightened of color. You do not have to look like you are from the 80’s when using it, just keep it fun and carefree and you will look great!
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Carissa Chesanek is a freelance writer who works with mainly women's issues that deal with fashion, beauty, health and relationships. She is currently getting her master's degree in journalism, is an aspiring author and an active member of the International Women's Writing Guild.
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