Back in the 80s neon was all the rage and was everywhere. I remember having so many clothing and accessories. My favorite way to show off my love of neon was by wearing bright zinc on my nose and lips at the pool or beach. Now 30 years later neon is back but I am not so sure about wearing all over neon clothing, but there are some great handbags and purses to use to give an outfit a bit of a retro pop to it.
The Marc by Marc Jacobs Neon Handles Raffia Bag and the Cleobella Sirena Raffia Tote are both great bags to use for the beach or a casual activity. The Marc Jacobs bag is a natural braided raffia bag with either neon yellow or neon pink double handles attached. Inside the bag is a detachable neon clutch that you can easily take out when needed and even use it in another bag or on its own. The Cleobella Raffia bag is an oversized raffia bag with a contrast neon pink or yellow trim around the top of the bag as well as neon braided leather handles. The raffia is woven in two different pattern, a small tight one at the bottom and top, and a larger more textured one in the middle.
MARC JACOBS NEON HANDLES RAFFIA BAG
The Jimmy Choo Neon Bag is a super bright neon yellow acrylic shoulder bag with an asymmetrical fold over flap for closure. The strap of this purse is a long gold tone small chain link that complements the color of the bag so well. This bag would look great with a solid black dress.
I love the bright neon pink Nina Ricci Open Edge Ruffle Detail Pochette. The pochette has gorgeous gold tone hardware detail and long shoulder strap. Neon pink beads and woven leather ribbon throughout the length of the chain add detail to the purse. This bag is a great choice for day or night, since it can be dressed up or down quite easily.
Not all neon bags are a solid color, in fact, the Balenciaga Seashore Shopper Tote is a colorful and casual bag. The Seashore is a pastel blue canvas bag with green banding and neon orange trim. While the bag is quite large, there are interior pockets to stay organized. There is also a detachable light blue pouch that has patent leather neon orange trim and gold tone hardware on it. This small pouch is great to use to store your lipstick, credit card, and other small essentials. You can even take the pouch out and carry it on its own if you do not want to carry a large purse around with you.
Neon can be a bit intimidating so use it in small doses. When you carry a neon bag, make sure to keep your outfit neutral and not too colorful. The neon is very bright and you do not want to have multiple colors clashing together. These bags are all perfect for the spring and summer and a few will even carry you well into the fall so you will most definitely get a lot of use out of them.
