How to Wear Neon Colors

Neon can be fun to wear on a dark and dreary day. The vivid colors can add a funky punch to your outfit and may even brighten your mood. When worn the right way, neon can completely transform a somewhat dark and bland outfit into something stylish and interesting. If you are considering incorporating some neon into your wardrobe, there are some simple ways that you can do so without overdoing it.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Wear neon nail polish. This is a simple way that you can ease into wearing neon colors if you're tentative about doing it. Either put it on your fingernails, toenails or both for an interesting splash of color that you can wear day or night. If you work in an office, consider wearing it on just your toenails. Your boss may not approve of neon fingernails.

2. Buy a bright neon purse. You can buy a small- or medium-sized clutch or purse and bring it out anytime. It's slightly more daring than wearing the nail polish while not going full out by wearing a neon piece of clothing.

3. Put on a pair of neon tights. It's a great way to spice up a basic black dress. You can put on a pair of funky colored tights underneath, pair them with black shoes and you're ready to go. They're also great to wear in the colder months as they can keep your legs warm.

4. Wear a pair of neon shoes. Some people shy away from bright colored shoes and instead choose to wear basic brown or black. Try it for one day and you may just get hooked. They can make you feel a bit daring because they're so different. If you don't want to try heels right away, wear a pair of neon ballet flats.

5. Buy a neon skirt or shirt. If you really want to try wearing it, consider pairing it with a plain black or white shirt or skirt. The brightness of the clothing will add cheerfulness to your outfit, especially if it's gray and depressing out.

Tips & Warnings

• When wearing neon, you should wear it with dark colors or white. If you mix the colors it may look tacky instead of fashionable.
• There's a fine line between looking stylish while wearing neon and overdoing it with the colors. Add neon to your wardrobe by wearing a single piece. It will be a bit bold without being too much.