“They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway…” It’s true! Neon hues and bright tones plastered the runways and showrooms of Manhattan (and London, Paris, and Milan) for New York Fashion Week.
Designers are moving heavily into the Day-Glo look for fall and into next spring. The crazy fluorescents gained popularity in the ’80s, along with Manic Panic hair dye (which never lost its allure), big earrings, smoosh socks, hair scrunchies and plastic clothing. (Trust me, I owned it all, and have the pictures to prove it!)
Then one day (just like the overalls and giant shoulder pads trend), it died! No more loud colors. Fashion toned down, designers went into a natural, earthy direction and the color excitement subsided. But now, brights are back!
The first picture is of Fyodor Golan’s runway show. It’s wacky and fabulous and shows the Day-Glo trend to the extreme.
The second and third pics are of blouses we carry at Roadkill Ranch & Boutique. If you’re hesitant to wear head-to-toe neon, choose an item with just a hint of color. You can still represent the trend with small accents like bows, trims and jewelry.
If you are tame (we know you’re not since you’re donning these styles, but let’s just pretend), choose one focal item and build your look around it. Pair a hot pink (or other neon hue of your choice) top with white pants or your favorite boyfriend jeans, then accessorize with metal jewelry for a more sophisticated look.
The last picture is a compilation of great ideas and vivid color combinations by patterncurator.com. Depending on how zany you feel, you may want to try some color blocking. Since the bright tones all seem to work together (in some punchy way), take a block of color and pair it with a contrasting color of your choice. For example: a bright yellow tank top worn under a hot pink blazer is a great way to color block. Add an orange scarf or belt to the outfit, and you’ll be ready to paint the town red! Or lime green! Or both! (Just make sure you have a ton of fun while doing it!)
Live colorfully with no regrets!
Photo Credit: Getty Images, Pattern Curator, Savannah Kaefer, Roadkill Ranch
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I like the pink top with the double straps, nice post!
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