Thoughts on Neon

Jan 22, 2008 @ 12:09pm

Ever since that acid yellow skirt at Phillip Lim, we've been waiting, dying, to break out some neon come spring.

But how will we approach this one? There's the "accessories only" route, done very well on Aussi label Willow's runway - a nice way of incorporating the look while still looking relatively normal (but then why wear neon?)

And then there's the no holds barred tactic, worn by the model at left - which, in an editorial looks pretty cool, but in real life would appear to be one Body Glove tee away from a Fresh Prince of Bel Air homage.

We think it'll depend on where we're going - a family event? Maybe some bright orange nail polish. Work thing? Electric blue top. Date with the boyfriend? Orange mini.

So what about you? Are you planning on resurrecting neon this spring? If so, will you rock it in the details or go for the full-blown effect?

posted by guest

Jan 22, 2008 12:35PM

Two words: Neon - ick.

posted by guest

Jan 22, 2008 12:46PM

already rock it. did accessories last winter, then incorporated clothing this past fall. i think it wakes everything up!

posted by guest

Jan 22, 2008 1:05PM

how bout one of those phillip lim neon men's sweaters? super cute in an XS!

posted by guest

Jan 22, 2008 1:22PM

Neon is cool. I love it. Always have. Hate when people wear way too much of it OR say that it's just part of the whole 'indie-rave' phase.

posted by guest

Jan 22, 2008 1:24PM

Boo. Neon colors are so last year

posted by lentil

Jan 22, 2008 1:43PM

I'm not a fan of neon, normally, but that pink with the grey and touch of white is beautiful.

posted by beccaeve

Jan 22, 2008 1:50PM

With any trend I think moderation is key. I'd like to try neon shoes or a neon bead necklace. A blazer with neon contrast stitching might be fun and subtle.

posted by GQDetails8604

Jan 22, 2008 2:44PM

Yea, I'm going to do a little neon this spring. I have a pair of almost white express jeans that i have dyed an electric yellow. I'm going to pair them with a fresh white button up and white boat shoes....I'm breaking them out at my first fashion show at the end of March...so excited

posted by guest

Jan 24, 2008 3:06AM

I was in Australia two weeks ago and it seemed to me that neon colours were the IT colours for teens this summer. Teen shops like Supre had them in such full blast that I nearly went blind when I stepped in. Honestly, it seemed in poor taste as I walked through Melbourne one bright (both the sun and the neon trackpants)Saturday afternoon. Bought a tank top for a cousin though. Grey, with neon yellow pin stripes. I agree with beccaeve- subtle is definitely the way to go.