Sunday, May 13, 2012

How to Tone Down Neon

If you follow me on Twitter, you know that I was at Nordstrom all this weekend.  
While there, I saw this neon yellow pleated tunic.
My reaction, "Oooh!  Love this!"
Husband's reaction, "Um, it's awfully bright..."

I paired it with two neutral tones so as to avoid looking too much like the traffic cone my husband was picturing in his mind.




Neon Pleated Tunic - Bellatrix via Nordstrom (Purchase HERE)
Jeans - Paige Denim (Purchase HERE)
Heels - Guess (Similar HERE and HERE)
Bag - Target (old)
Watch - Michael Kors (Purchase HERE)

STYLE TIP: When shopping for a flowy tunic (one that lies flat like this one) opt for one that has a longer back cut.  You'll want to pair it with skinny jeans and the longer cut in the back makes this top more office-appropriate.


Have you embraced the neon trend?


XO - Marion


Linking up with Monday Mingle

30 comments:

Vanu said...

i like d way u hv balanced Neon. Ur pumps are oh!so beautiful

Alessandra Carlomagno said...

OMG i love your shirt! you look amazing :)
kiss kiss

http://thepinkillusion.blogspot.com/

Jenny said...

Stop looking so fabulous 24/7. Thank you.

ChiChi said...

I love this! And your bag and shoes are to die for! I love them!

Molly said...

Yes! I love how the neon is kept simple, no belts or matchy accessories. I think those fabulous shoes are the real showstoppers!

TheTinyHeart said...

The neon top looks awesome paired with the white skinnies! I could never pull that top off but you are rockin it, Marion!

-Sharon
The Tiny Heart

Annie said...

LOVE the neon shirt and you toned it down perfectly :)

Annie
The Other Side of Gray

Tiffany said...

Looks great! You totally toned it down, so it doesn't look like teeny-bopper material but an outfit for a grown, professional woman who is enjoying Spring.

Zlittle Saving With Style said...

I do really like that neon shirt. I think you right, as long as you paired it with neutral it will tone down the brightness.

Love the tan color bag and shoes as the combination. Cute!

still being [molly] said...

i LOVE the neon trend - it's kinda my fave. looks so great!

Talking with Tami said...

You are gorg and that blouse and outfit is gorg!

Doranda said...

Neons are big this season. I would love it if you would link this up at my fashion link party.

Doranda
http://watchoutforthewoestmans.blogspot.com/2012/05/mothers-day-fashion-link-up.html

Molly and Mac said...

Such a cute look! I love all things neon! I think you did a flawless job at putting this look together!

MacKenzie and Molly
www.ruffledromance.blogspot.com

Girls Love Fried Pickles said...

I like this a lot. I think I would or could do this without looking like a blinking road block sign!

shopwithpippa.com said...

You have brought the neon into the grown up world .... thank you! pippa
www.shopwithpippa.com

Fashion By Alicia said...

I think this shade of neon is gorgeous on you! Love how you styled it with neutrals. Gorgeous!

Di - City and Burbs said...

Boys just don't get it :-) I LOVE this top. You know I'm OBSESSED with Neon. Followed your rules, kept everything else pretty simple and neutral :-)

xx,
Di

Jill @ ACharmedLife said...

i am obsessed with everything about this outfit!!! :) you are such a gorgeous gal.

Rolled Up Pretty said...

Okay that green shirt is to die for! And basically your whole outfit is too, those shoes are amazing. Best dressed girl out there!

TaraMixandMatch said...

Oh I love this...the color of your top is insane...in a totally awesome kind of way!

Megan, The Frugalista Diaries said...

YOW! I love it from head to toe!

Katie- Hems for Her said...

Great tips for wearing neon and skinny jeans. I don't have any neon yet but this post is making me want to go shopping!

Kerri said...

Great color combinations! Love the Guess shoes.

Nicole Feliciano said...

Neon suits you! Thanks for sharing on Monday Mingle.

Jill said...

GORG!

vanessa (the gal) said...

i LOVE this look! love! the neon looks perfect.

xx, Vanessa

http://fashiongalfireman.blogspot.com/

Lori Supek said...

love the neon!!

fitfashlife.blogspot.com

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

Neon+neutrals=gorgeous!

MissRockwell said...

You make that pop of neon look so fab! Pairing it with the neutral brown was beyond genius!!

http://thriftyandshameless.blogspot.com

Stacey said...

This looks fabulous! And I wish I had a photo of my outfit today to share - I did something so similar. My top was the same material as yours, a gorgeous BCBG neon pink. I paired it with black skinny pants, black Steve Madden hidden wedges and white lace socks, and a black Michael Kors tote. I love this look on you - going with neutrals (love the shoes, btw!) is a great way to tone down neon!