It’s Electric! How to Pull Off Shocking Color Like Milan’s Street Style Standouts

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No one was trying to be low-key during the shows in Milan, at least not out on the streets. Vogue’s man on the ground Phil Oh snapped more than a few fine examples of how to dress to catch the eye through striking highlighter hues. There was an entire crew of influencers and editors decked out in Fall 2018 neon nylon for the Prada show, and others who mixed and matched bright blues and greens in with their otherwise subtle clothes.

These are not easy colors to wear well, but lo and behold, the Fashion Week crowd managed to show how it can be done. It’s about having no fear and a go-big-or-go-home attitude. Why not try on a bright orange leopard suit and matching bag? Or, take a risk and pile on shocking electric shades from head to toe. For those less daring, a single vibrant item like a top or a bag is plenty. Here, five ways to get lit.

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Allude turtleneck sweater, $326, farfetch.com; M.i.h Jeans ladybird knit flared pants, $286, farfetch.com; Miu Miu Scenique sunglasses, $480, farfetch.com; The Row double circle small velvet bag, $1,790, matchesfashion.com; Salvatore Ferragamo Vara bow pumps, $983, farfetch.com

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Balenciaga gathered blouse, $579, matchesfashion.com; Coach high-waist leather skirt, $595, farfetch.com; André Assous Elliot suede oxford shoes, $225, andreassous.com; Sophie Buhai gold vermeil hoop earrings, $395, net-a-porter.com; Maryam Nassir Zadeh Matilda satin shoulder bag, $375, modaoperandi.com

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Koché single-breasted leopard-print blazer, $729, matchesfashion.com; Koché leopard-print cropped pants, $561, matchesfashion.com; New Balance 520 70s running shoes, $90, newbalance.com; Simon Miller bucket bag, $458, farfetch.com

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Juun.J neon high-neck sweater, $529, farfetch.com; Christopher Kane neon lace kilt, $1,145, farfetch.com; Prada padded tote bag, $1,350 farfetch.com; Prada flame patent leather wedge sandals, $1,100, modaoperandi.com; Marni stripe-detail socks, $70, farfetch.com

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Victoria Beckham long blouse, $484, farfetch.com; Sea cuffed cropped high-waist pants, $385, farfetch.com; The Row Ellen mink fur slide sandals, $1,790, neimanmarcus.com; Fendi tropical shine sunglasses, $395, farfetch.com; Louis Vuitton toiletry pouch 26, $445, us.louisvuitton.com

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