Colorful Mixer

The combination of neon and neutrals is a fun look that you can show off now, and still wear well into fall. The bright punch of color gives this trend a youthful feel, but the right pieces can still be appropriate for any occasion. The trendiest of us might even be able to make this look work in a more formal setting, by pairing, say, a tangerine cocktail dress with tan jewelry and accessories, or by showing a lime button-down top under a suit. Here are a few ways to try this look for everyday wear.

These Karen Kane Capri pants in blue, when paired with this Lynn Ritchie silk tunic in grey, make a great foundation for this trend. For summer, add some cute sandals and a few bangle bracelets and you’re set for a business-casual day at work, a lunch date, or an evening at a street fair. For fall, add a cardigan for a work-appropriate look or a sweatshirt jacket for a casual night out.

Christopher Blue’s stretch denim pants in warm stone are a great neutral bottom to wear with a variety of bright and neon tops. Lynn Ritchie’s long-sleeve V-neck top in bright pink is a perfect way to “rock” the neon-and-neutral trend. Natural wood bead jewelry and natural-colored sandals or ballet flats complete the look without overdosing on color.

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