29 ways to wear this tricky trend

July 29, 2012

By JASMINE GARNSWORTHY

Oh, come on – don’t look at me like that. Neon colour really isn’t so scary. Really.

Citrus yellow, hot pink and lime green are among the super bright shades freshening up winter wardrobes. Feeling a little colour shy? You can ease into the look with bold accessories – last weekend I highlighted an all white outfit with a flourescent clutch and colour pop shoes (thank you Zara).

Mixing neons with neutral tones, avoiding head-to-toe colour, trying nail polish in highlighter shades and sticking to sporty, streamlined silhouettes are some other low risk ways to stay on trend.

Check these ideas for getting your neon on this season:

Why stick to just one shade? Add a yellow messenger bag to an electric pink frock.

Take style cues from Gabi at gabifresh.com and amplify a neon dress with colour-pop heels.

Find a colour that works and stick to it! Image from fashionlandbymars.blogspot.com.au

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Olivia Palermo wears neon with prints.

There is something so fresh about a citrus-coloured skirt. Image via rallph.com.

A simple flash of neon is all you need - try these Rag & Bone Neon-striped mid-rise skinny jeans approx $205 Net-a-Porter.

Ground a high-voltage sweater with a black skirt to make it your outfit centrepiece.

Stylish MM staffers Cassie and Vanessa work a contemporary colour mix. Cassie wears a hot pink Topshop sweater with white Topshop pants and a House of Harlow necklace.

We love Gabi from Gabifresh.com!

La Mer Neon Simple Wrap Watch $88.

MM Publisher, Mia Freedman brightens up the office with her neon Sass & Bide outfit.

Gabi from gabifresh.com.

Why not match a neon necklace with tonal bag. Image from fashionlandbymars.blogspot.com.au

Eva Mendes makes us want green pants now!

MM Shopping Editor in Zara heels and ASOS pants.

J-crew jeans - approximately $95 from Net-a-porter.

Madewell silk meadowsweet top $89.50.

Lana from iVillage teaming a citrus-orange sweater with denim.

Keep legs bare when working an electric mini.

Monrow neon v-neck tee $57.

Neon and pastels are a surprise colour pairing for winter.

Fashion blogger alexandraB keeps neon fresh by pairing pink with a crisp white blazer. Image via chictopia.

Try neon jeans with a sleeveless denim shirt during the day.

Helnea from brooklynblonde works a fire-engine red and neutral combo. Shirt from Equipment and pants from Zara. Image via chictopia.

Irina wears Acne chartreuse sweater and black Acne skirt. Image via Chictopia.

Lana from iVillage tones down pink Country Road jeans with nude heels.

MM Publisher, Mia Freedman accents a jeans and tee combo with a neon Typo the mail bag - $39.95

More dash than cash? Try these bright yellow jeans from Supre for under $40.

Contrasting neon yellow with black and white prints keeps it modern. Image via leblogdebigbeauty.com

Style blogger AtlanticPacific wears DVF jacket, Michael Kors flats, Halston Heritage skirt, Ralph Lauren blouse. Image via Chictopia.

Zara shoes, Cambridge Satchel bag, Celine sunglasses.

Head over to our new sister site, iVillage.com.aufor more neon.

What are your tips for wearing neon colour? Is it a trend you have tried?

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