Trust Me—I'm an Editor: How to Wear Neon and Not Look Like a Human Glow Stick

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When we first compiled our spring/summer 2019 trend report, there was one trend I was certain our readers wouldn't go near: neon. But it turns out this isn't a trend that is staying within the Kardashian-Jenner family, as the most-asked question in our Instagram inbox this month is, "How can I wear neon?" If you're Kylie Jenner, you'd wear as much as possible. Her family has worn matching acid green swimsuits and she's worn a traffic cone orange dress, shoes and bag all at the same time. However, it is possible to have a more subtle approach to neon, with a tiny flash of fluoro so you don't look like a human glow stick.

Most of us haven't gone near neon since freshers' week, however, there are ways you can wear acids and not look like you're lost on the way to a bar crawl. Unless you are specifically going for a rave look, it's all about adding a subtle accent to your outfit and not making this the dominant colour. Keep scrolling for five ways the Instagram set is wearing neon this year. 

Next up, see our guide to the key trends for spring/summer 2019.