Style critics were surprised when neon hues emerged on the runaway of MercedesBenz Fashion Week for 2012. But more of us were surprised when the trend reemerged for 2013. From the sweeping chiffon gowns at Badgley Mischka, J. Mendel, and Diane von Furstenberg to the daintiest of details adorning blouses and hemlines as shown by Carolina Herrera and Custo Barcelona, neon elements are back for a second season.
Wear it now: This hot-hued trend is surprisingly versatile in an everyday wardrobe. Try mixing tiny neon details with an otherwise neutral palette, just as Carolina Herrera, Custo Barcelona, and Chado Ralph Rucci did with their surprising pops of neon on an otherwise understated palette. Or, make a bold statement by dressing in monochromatic neon, like the coveted maxi dresses shown by Diane von Furstenberg. Whatever suits your taste, remember to keep the variety of neon hues to a minimum—the key is to look chic, not like a cast member from Saved by the Bell.
Chado Ralph RuCCi J. Mendel
Photo by Frazer Harrison
Photo by Frazer Harrison Diane Von Furstenberg Photo by Frazer Harrison
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