Go Bright Or Go Home: 5 Ways To Work Neon Into Your Summer Wardrobe

by Annie Wazer | 11:55 am, July 21st, 2011

Move over pastel, neon is this summer’s palette of choice.

From the runways of New York to Milan, neon pieces have been brightening up simple looks or making statements with neon-on-neon layering. But for those of us who don’t look as good in head-to-toe shades of highligher, we’ve collected a plethora of neon belts, skirts, jewelry, shoes, and bags to keep you looking chic without looking like you had an unfortunate run-in with a Spacemaker during finals week.

Take a look at our colorful collection below. Will you try this trend?

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Time to get your sunnies out -- it's about to get really bright...

From left to right: Christopher Kane, London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011; Jil Sander, Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2011; Proenza Schouler, New York Fashion Week Spring 2011.

2.Neon Belts

Neon belts add a punch of vibrant color without overpowering your outfit.

Orange belt: Gap, available at the Gap for $26; Yellow belt: Christopher Kane, available at My Theresa for $109; Dark pink belt: Topshop, available at Topshop for $24; Light pink belt: Miu Miu, available at My Theresa for $165; Dark blue belt: Lacoste, available at Lacoste for $48; Light blue belt: Costume National, available at YOOX for $98.

3.Neon Skirts

If you wear a neon skirt, keep the rest of your look relatively neutral.

Orange skirt: Aqua, available at ASOS for $145; Pink skirt: Boulee, available at Singer22 for $121; Yellow skirt: Tibi, available at The Outnet for $170; Green skirt: Topshop, available at Topshop for $76; Blue skirt: Boutique, available at Topshop for $120.

4.Neon Jewelry

Have fun this summer with your flashiest neon jewelry.

Yellow necklace: Kate Spade, available at Kate Spade for $78; Blue necklace: Milly, available at Saks Fifth Avenue for $375; Pink bracelet: Devora Libin, available at Max and Chloe for $70; Yellow bracelet: Marc by Marc Jacobs, available at Zappos Couture for $98; Blue Earrings: Anzie, available at Max and Chloe for $275; Purple earrings: Swarovski, available at Swarovski for $70; Pink ring: Kate Spade, available at Endless for $55; Yellow ring: Sandy Hyun, available at Max and Chloe for $65.

5.Neon Shoes

Kick your outfit up a notch with these statement-making neon shoes.

Pink shoes: Two Lips, available at DSW for $70; Yellow shoes: ASOS, available at ASOS for $95; Black shoes: Pollini, available at Footcandy for $303; Green shoes: Rodo, available at YOOX for $185; Grey shoes: Gap, available at Gap for $97; Blue shoes: Jeffrey Campbell, available at Lori's Shoes for $84.

6.Neon Bags

Neon bags are a must-have this season, so leave your plain purses behind!

Yellow bag: Topshop, available at Topshop for $70; Pink bag: Kate Spade, available at Zappos Couture for $168; Orange bag: Cleobella, available at Revolve for $99; Blue bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs, available at Nordstrom for $219; Green bag: Kate Spade, available at Nordstrom for $150.