Neon with a Black and White Evening Dress. | LSR

Adding Neon to a Black and White Evening Dress.

Affordable Fashion, Date Night, Fashion, Outfit Post, Shoes, Spring, 82 Comments

by Ashley

Ashley Style Blogger + Creative Director

Neon is my new go-to, even for evening.

Take note: neon is back. It was all over the runways for S/S 19 and I really couldn’t be happier. As a 90s kid, I obviously wore quite a bit of it in elementary school. (Neon biker shorts, please and thank you.) And then I re-subscribed in the early 20-teens when neon came roaring back. (2013 and 2014 were big neon years for me.) Now here we are in 2019, and neon is a trend to keep your eye on.

To kick off Kansas City Fashion Week a few weeks back, I attended the Bubbly & Bow Ties launch party. Cocktail attire and an open champagne bar? I don’t really know where else I would be. I bought this dress from ASOS for several reasons: it had a flattering cut, the affordable price tag (under $100 for an evening gown?!), and the black and white would work perfectly with some punchy DayGlo accessories.

These bright orange sandals were another ASOS purchase. Just check out that square toe! 90s x1000. I wanted them to peek out through the slit in the dress, complimenting a neon bracelet and earrings (both from that 2013-14 neon era).

For good measure, I swiped on MAC’s Neon Orange lipstick. I love this shade because counter to most orange lippies, this one doesn’t make your teeth appear yellow. (MAC magic!)

Neon with a Black and White Evening Dress. | LSR
ASOS dress (similar here and here) and shoes (also love these) // Express jacket (get the look with this men’s version and similar here) // Boutique earrings (also love these hoops and these hearts) // Gorjana bracelet (similar here and here) // Zara purse (old; similar here and here) // Le Specs glasses c/o Shopbop // MAC lipstick in Neon Orange

Neon with a Black and White Evening Dress. | LSR

Neon with a Black and White Evening Dress. | LSR

Neon with a Black and White Evening Dress. | LSR

Neon with a Black and White Evening Dress. | LSR

Neon with a Black and White Evening Dress. | LSR

Neon with a Black and White Evening Dress. | LSR

Neon with a Black and White Evening Dress. | LSR

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This dress was so fun to wear– that skirt had all the volume! I used an old white tuxedo blazer (Express from ages ago; get the same vibe with this men’s version) as a jacket because the weather was perfect and the tuxedo element gave the outfit some extra black tie oomph.

And while the dress is obviously reserved for evening, I’ll be wearing the sandals soon with boyfriend jeans, summer dresses, and even trousers at the office. (Who says you can’t wear neon at your 9-5?) Come summer these sandals will look killer with a tan!

Linking up with Pinksole, The Northwest Blonde, Elegantly Dressed and Stylish, The Fashion Canvas, I Do DeClaire, Straight A Style + On the Daily Express, Rosy Outlook + Seeking Sunshine, and Pumps and Push Ups. 

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82 Comments

  3. Wowww that dress is such a stunner – youre looking agbsolutely fabulous! And youre definitely right: with the white and black color, its perfect to find many new combinations. The neon heels are so gorgeous ♥

    xxx
    Tina

    https://styleappetite.com

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  27. Hello, Ashley! The dress is absolutely wonderful! You present it nicely under a white blazer that looks great on you, and with orange earrings and those lovely high heels. By the way, I find the orange lipstick charming, looks great on you and highlights all this beautiful look.

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  36. Oh my that IS a great dress. Looks so much more expensive then it is and the tuxedo jacket makes it look more luxe too. This is a great look and yes perfect to punch up with neon accessories.

    And wait to see my most recent post, we must have read each others minds lol

    Allie of
    http://www.allienyc.com

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  49. Pingback: Going Neon in a Plaid Suit for KCFW. | Le Stylo Rouge

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