So Electrifying! All The Neon Fashion To Match The Festival Season Vibe

By Emerald Elitou ·Updated April 21, 2022

Spring and summer pose the perfect opportunity to be as bright and colorful as we desire, which is all the more reason why we suggest stepping outside of your comfort zone with out-of-the-box designs, especially with the brilliant hues of neon. 

“It’s summer, so express yourself by wearing bright colors,” advises stylish content creator Tyla-Lauren Gilmore, who recently partnered with T.J. Maxx to share her biggest styling secrets. “In the past five years, I have not seen color take over the way it has now,” says the style expert. “It’s everywhere when I walk-in stores. It’s a super fun trend that catches your eyes.”

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The neon fashion trend, which originated in the 1980s and then resurfaced in the 2010s, is making a huge comeback on the runway (see: Sergio Hudson, Prabal Gurung, and Valentino). The vibrant hues have even been worn by some of our favorite celebrities on the red carpet—like Beyonce, Cynthia Erivo, and Saweetie. 

If you’ve ever attended Essence Fest, you’ll know that the event is simply electrifying, so why not match that energy with clothing and accessories that will turn heads in amazement?

If you’re worried that the color is too much, don’t worry; we thought of you as well. There’s nothing wrong with a splash of color here and there with eye-catching accessories to go with your summer outfits.

Ahead, we’ve compiled a list of the must-have neon fashion items perfect for everyone. 

01Peepers Montauk Polarized Sunglasses Photo Courtesy of Peepers available at Peepers $27 Shop Now 02Matte Collection Tobias 3 Piece Set Photo Courtesy of Matte Collection available at Matte Collection $34 Shop Now 03Icon Swim Samoa Highwaist Photo Courtesy of Icon Swim available at Icon Swim $36 Shop Now 04Good American SEAMLESS FUNNEL TANK BODYSUIT available at Good American $55 Shop Now 05Quay The Playa Photo Courtesy of Quaya Australia available at Quaya Australia $65 Shop Now 06YG Collection ROMA TWO PIECE SKIRT SET Photo Courtesy of YG Collection available at YG Collection $65 Shop Now 07Betsey Johnson DAISYY-R BLUE MULTI Photo Courtesy of Betsey Johnson available at Betsey Johnson $69 Shop Now 08Journee Collection LUCA SANDAL Photo Courtesy of Journee Collection available at DSW $69 Shop Now 09Melissa Mercedes x ELOQUII Tie Waist Maxi Skirt Photo Courtesy of Eloquii available at Eloquii $80 Shop Now 10Truth Black Lime Fedora Hat with Tie Details Photo Courtesy of Truth Black available at Truck Black $95 Shop Now 11STEVE MADDEN Prism Woven Neon Crossbody Bag available at Nordstrom $109 Shop Now 12Cult Naked BLU JUNGLE Trousers Photo Courtesy of Cult Naked available at Cult Naked $130 Shop Now 13MANURI Bambina Cut-Out Detail Blouse Photo Courtesy of FarFetch available at Farfetch $190 Shop Now 14House of CB TIBI TANGERINE CUTOUT RUCHED MIDI DRESS Photo Courtesy of House of CB available at House of CB $195 Shop Now 15Nadine Merabi DARCIE HOT PINK PAJAMAS Photo Courtesy of Nadine Merabi available at Nadine Merabi $200 Shop Now 16For Love & Lemons Mya Mini Dress available at For Love & Lemons $221 Shop Now 17Artesano Lagos Panama Straw Hat Photo Courtesy of Artesano available at Artesano $260 Shop Now 18Vicson IBIZA Photo Courtesy of Vicson available at Vicson $265 Shop Now 19KURT GEIGER LONDON Kensington Drench Leather Shoulder Bag available at Bloomingdale’s $285 Shop Now 20Etnia Barcelona MAMBO NO.5 Photo Courtesy of Etnia Barcelona available at Etnia Barcelona $285 Shop Now 21RTA Brand CAMILLA TOP Photo Courtesy of RTA Brand available at RTA Brand $395 Shop Now 22Camilla Tiered Long Shirt Dress Exotica Erotica Photo Courtesy of Camilla available at Camilla $799 Shop Now

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