It's Officially a Butter-Yellow Summer—27 of the Chicest Finds at Zara, Nordstrom, and J.Crew

One thing is certain: When a color trend is going strong, editors notice. At this point, you have likely noticed it as well. Butter-yellow goodness is everywhere. Fashion people have adopted the pretty hue to be the color of the summer, and retailers have come prepared for the takeover. Three brands, in particular, that have an excellent selection of butter-yellow picks are Zara, Nordstrom, and J.Crew.
I did a deep dive on each site and came up with a stellar list of standouts to get you through the season in style, whether you want to subtly incorporate the color or go full-on. Below, you'll find everything from pretty dresses to linen separates, cool bags, chic shoes, elevated basics, and more. Keep scrolling to shop 27 chic butter-yellow pieces for summer from Zara, Nordstrom, and J.Crew.

Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.
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