Butter Yellow Is Fashion's New Favourite Neutral—5 Colours It Looks Great With
I don't know about you, but from where I'm standing, spring cannot come sooner. Met with relentless winds and persistent rain on the daily, just the thought of swapping my sopping raincoat for something a little more spring-worthy is enough to get me through the remaining days of winter. In preparation for the most optimistic of seasons, I'm setting my sights on rejuvenating my spring wardrobe. First thing on the agenda: a fresh colour trend. Spotted everywhere during Copenhagen Fashion Week, the style set is already swapping their beloved creams and greys for a less traditional but incredibly sleek buttery pale yellow tone.
Personally, I've been unsure of exactly how to work this shade into my wardrobe, but the more I look at it, the more it seems to blend as any other neutral would, whilst offering outfits a little more personality in the process. I turned my attention towards those who have been blending the shade into their capsules with ease, further encouraging me to do the same. So, if pale yellow has struck you as too tricky a shade to style, I can report that my research has proven the contrary.
Read on to discover the five colours that go best with pale yellow.
5 COLOURS THAT GO WITH PALE YELLOW
1. BLACK
Style Notes: Ordinarily, black would be a cop-out—doesn't it go with everything? But I've never worn black with yellow before for fear of looking like I'm wearing a bumblebee costume. But pale yellow? I'm a convert. Jet black will work hard to balance the sweetness of pale yellow, bringing depth and warmth to the light and airy shade and creating a very chic combination in the process.
SHOP THE LOOK:
Black, wide-leg trousers are one of the most versatile items of clothing you can own.
2. BLUE DENIM
Style Notes: The easiest way to perfect your spring-ready wardrobe and welcome in some lighter tones? Your trusty blue jeans. Naturally, you might be thinking, "What does butter yellow look like with blue?". Well, you'll be pleased to hear it looks great. In fact, pale yellow pairs with any lighter shade of blue, as well as ultra-deep tones like navy. The one shade I'd avoid is cobalt, mainly because it could come off as too vibrant against subtle yellow.
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This blazer sold out in record time, and we're hoping for a re-stock soon.
I love the waistcoat, too. Wear with denim or style with a sweeping maxi skirt.
I'm a denim enthusiast, and trust me: Agolde does it best.
3. WHITE
Style Notes: As with any colour you're not used to styling, pairing pale yellow with white is a great place to start. Creating a fresh and vibrant look, this combination is one I'll come back to time and again.
SHOP THE LOOK:
Wear with pointed-toe kitten heels or Mary Janes to tick off a colour trend and a shoe trend in one look.
4. KHAKI
Style Notes: A deep khaki pairing will juxtapose the pretty nature of pastel yellow, creating contrast in your outfit for an easy but elevated pairing.
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In my opinion, khaki is a neutral and can thus be paired with just about anything.
5. BEIGE
Style Notes: If you live in neutrals then adding pale yellow into your repertoire will help pep up even your oldest and most-worn pieces. This light, tonal pairing of butter yellow and beige creates a cohesive base that you can layer up with plenty of jewels and accessories.
SHOP THE LOOK:
Spring calls for light cotton and breezy button-downs.
Faux-fur coats are the chicest way to bundle up through the last days of winter.
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Natalie Munro is Who What Wear UK’s news writer. Having worked in the fashion industry since her time at university—where she obtained a BA in Journalism from University of the Arts London, Natalie's experience spans journalistic and styling roles. In the early stages of her career Natalie predominately worked on editorial shoots for fashion publications such as British Vogue, Vogue Ukraine, AnOther Magazine and Elle UK, before moving into journalism roles.
On completion of her degree she interned in the editorial team at British Vogue and later went on to freelance for the publication. Here, she developed her interest in reporting on the latest fashion news and trends. Inspired by the dynamic nature of the industry, Natalie went on to write for other lifestyle and fashion brands and publications before taking on the role as News Writer for Who What Wear.
With an interest in uncovering the latest fashion trends, Natalie takes a leading role in identifying news for Who What Wear UK. Focusing on trends on and off the runway, as well as street style and celebrity fashion, Natalie reports on a daily basis, ensuring that she remains ahead of the trends. Natalie also creates content for Who What Wear’s social channels including TikTok and Instagram on a weekly basis.
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