Quite honestly, I thought that neon was the last trend that I would ever try. If you hadn’t noticed, I am way more of a pastel and nudes girl. It started so subtly that I barely noticed; with an experimental shade of lipstick and then one week browsing in West Central London – these crazy bright shorts. And call me biased but honestly, out of all the blinding shades out there, orange is probably the most wearable, purely out of process of elimination (green is just noooo. Yellow is the most common highlighter hue and there are far more superior shades of pink to go for). After staring at my clothes for a good few minutes and throwing this together, I think I’ve finally found a combination for any girl who prefer classic pieces to fads out there could actually incorporate this colour into their wardrobe. Here are three tips on how to wear neon for girls that don’t usually want to look like Paris Hilton in the early noughties:
1. Find the most grandma thing you own
Be in vintage, a hand-me-down or extremely expensive and just really battered looking, pair your neon item with the most grandma thing you own. Why? Because it’s pretty hard to imagine a pensioner being slutty in an Ibiza club, which is basically the vibe that neon gives off – even if it’s orange (and personally, the best of the selection). In my case, it was this lace Ralph Lauren shirt, which even has the most adorable puff sleeves!
2. If you go neon, find a classic material
I mean, these shorts are H&M so I don’t know how luxe the material is but the point here is that they look like tweed. I am all about juxtapositions when it comes to style, so mixing up neon with a classic material like this makes the clothing a lot more wearable and versatile. Here, I’ve matched it with a cream tweed Zara jacket in a moto style because, you know, I thought it looked edgier.
3. Keep your accessories simple
Neon speaks for itself, so as far as accessorising goes, don’t go for anything that fights for attention. I stayed true to my preaching and went for a classic, small Louis Vuitton clutch and nude square glasses for an extra retro look. It was just in case my elderly lady shirt didn’t make me look less like a prostitute. When it comes to “how to wear neon”, it can be a fun shade to experiment with and I really enjoyed putting this look together (not so much walking in the massive heels) but on a daily basis, accessories are the element that really takes an outfit from ‘I bought this token thing for the sake of it‘ to wearing neon with confidence.
u look so gorgeous andrea !!!!! that lipstick is so pretty and it suits u perfectly !!! whole look is pretty yet elegant !!!!! love these pic so much !!!!! xoxo kelly
lovely photography! this pictures are beautiful, and the pop of neon is really cool! I'm always scared to try new trends because I feel like I'm throwing away my money :/
You look stunning I love your jacket! Thank you so much for your very sweet comment, you're really beautiful too:) Love your blog and style- I'm following you now on bloglovin:) XX
Your short is very cute, I love it's color! Associated with the white top and the black shoes it's perfect! Do you want to follow each other on bloglovin? That's good be nice 🙂
oh my goodness i just love your shorts. you look amazing in them 🙂 i'm going to look out for them when i visit h&m tomorrow! love your entire outfit 🙂 x
Gorgeous outfit! I really like your blog, it's such great quality, so I'm following you now 🙂 Thanks for stopping by my blog, otherwise I wouldn't have found yours! 😀
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You're right on the money honey! I've been rocking orange all season long (all last week too!)…couldn't agree more! Although those hot pants sure are haute…beautifully styled!
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You look gorgeous Andrea! The lipstick suits you perfectly 🙂
Wear lipstick more often! It looks hot 😉 Rose x
You look so great! I was looking at those shorts too, they are amazing but unfortunately I do not have your legs
I'm still obsessed by the shorts, too perfect
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the shorts are amazing!! 🙂
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u look so gorgeous andrea !!!!! that lipstick is so pretty and it suits u perfectly !!!
whole look is pretty yet elegant !!!!! love these pic so much !!!!!
xoxo kelly
great outfit. love the shorts
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Great pictures!! I love it!!
You look so gorgeous!
xx
ok so im just gonna say it. youre pretty much really awesome!
x
Love the shorts! I wanted to get them but they didn't have my size… grrr
truly amazing! i see u like neon shorts too, im not suprised, they're great 🙂
These shorts are simply gorgeous!!!! You're so beautiful!
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definitely the kind of neon i would wear. i'm not a neon person either, but you really sold this outfit you wore! ;D
Love your sunglasses!)
u are gorgeous!
The shorts are to die for
Wow, you have the best legs!
xxx
Great look Andrea love your jacket !
whoa, Andrea! (: You look so chic EVERYTIME. how do u do it! haha.
Such a cute outfit. Love the lip color.
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lovely photography! this pictures are beautiful, and the pop of neon is really cool! I'm always scared to try new trends because I feel like I'm throwing away my money :/
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perfect shorts! 🙂
xo Camilla
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Best look I've seen today! Love the tweed jacket and short!
The sunglasses is also super nice!
oh wow!! stunning images! im so in love with the shorts + heels! You look like a vintage film star in the last pic!
xx
S
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i love your shorts 🙂 x angie
You look stunning I love your jacket! Thank you so much for your very sweet comment, you're really beautiful too:)
Love your blog and style- I'm following you now on bloglovin:) XX
I love them on you! Also adore your sunglasses and jacket….
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this outfit is so perfect on you, the shorts and wedges are lengthening your beautiful legs!
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cool, love the shorts!!
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Amazing!!:)
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Wow you are so stunning! I must say I'm in LOVE with your style and your blog, consider me your newest follower! 🙂
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Thanks for your comment! love your style!! great outfit as well..
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Lovely outfit!
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You look lovely and this hue is a great addition to your classy style in my opinion.
amazing shorts!!
great pics <3 and great blog *.* may we could follow each other?
Your short is very cute, I love it's color! Associated with the white top and the black shoes it's perfect! Do you want to follow each other on bloglovin? That's good be nice 🙂
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Love your sense of style!! I am your newest follower, do the same if you like my blog 🙂
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oh my goodness i just love your shorts. you look amazing in them 🙂 i'm going to look out for them when i visit h&m tomorrow! love your entire outfit 🙂 x
you look incredible! this is such a classy outfit. <3 great blog darling.
xo
I love your sunnies!
Those shorts look phenomenal on you! I love that color too! Plus-I love your jacket…gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!
xx
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love the tweed jacket. i bought a similar one from zara about 3 years ago. it holds up nicely. =)
Gorgeous outfit! I really like your blog, it's such great quality, so I'm following you now 🙂 Thanks for stopping by my blog, otherwise I wouldn't have found yours! 😀
you are so beautiful and you look so unique!! and i also like your banner:)
best wishes from finland;)
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oh, you blog is amaizing!
so inspiring!
would you like to follow each other?
have a nice day!
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thank you so much for your comment on my blog,sweetie..
your blog is very nice and I love your style! you look amazing in these photos.
I followed you now, and if you dont mind to follow me back 😀
love,
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love your look, so exotic, and sunies and the jacket r amazing!
I love the shorts
i am loving your glasses!!! so damn cute!
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You look so fabulous in these photos! Those shorts fit you so well and I really love the colour! Your sunglasses are great too!
<3 Jenny
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Love those shorts! Such a gorgeous color. x
Love these shorts and your sunglasses!! so chic! Hope you are having a wonderful day!
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love the bright orange lip! you pull it off
You're right on the money honey! I've been rocking orange all season long (all last week too!)…couldn't agree more! Although those hot pants sure are haute…beautifully styled!
xo-Julie
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i like your looks.. and your short is coool like your lips.. hehe.. its coool looks !!
We love your outfit! The shorts matched perfectly with your blouse.
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GORGEOUS! You rock those neon shorts, I think they blend in very well with the pastels and nudes! <3
You're looking gorgeous! <3
I'm following you now ;)]
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how fabulous are those shorts
i love your shorts!
xx
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You look perfect wow the short are amazing !!very elegant !
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I love this outfit with the tweed jacket and the colored shorts. Great sunglasses too. Your blog is so cute =)
xoxo,
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this is a gorgeous outfit, love the sunglasses and the pop of color in your lips! the whole outfit is absolutely perfect!
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LOVE those sunglasses.
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Love the shorts and your lip color are so fab! xo
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stunning
IN love with your shorts, I can't believe its H&M ! That last pic is my fave 🙂
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love this super cute chanel inspired outfit;))
so chic you are!!! perfect style!
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This shorts are so so pretty! Makes you look gorgeous! I like your jacket too actually =)
Great outfit! Thanks for your comment, I like your blog, so I follow you now 🙂
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I like your pictures so much ! 🙂
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Gorgeous, the shorts are perfect!
Gorgeous!! Such cute shorts. Loving the cinemascope effect xx
Carly + Stacie
How Gorgeous!!!
i love the shorts so much! suits you perfectly 🙂
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Thank you for stopping by and the lovely comment 🙂
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looks amazing!!!
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such a cute outfit!~
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beautiful outfit!!!!i'm following your amazing blog!!!if you like mine,do the same!!!!!
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those shorts are amazing! x
Omg this outfit is so chic! Yayy you've finally made a purchase from H&M, the shorts are gorgeous! Your blogs looking soo good 😀
amazing short and sunglasses!!
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the last photo is perfect!
you look lovely and your blog is great 🙂
The jacket looks realy cool. I also like the other outfits on your blog!
Xx Kelly
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I love the last photo. The colors are just perfect for summer, and Im loving your Mary Jane shoes
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