Bring on the Sunshine: 20+ Ways to Embrace Yellow (Even if You Swore You Never Would)

When to invest in a designer piece? When it’s beautiful and on super sale.

Butter yellow and chocolate brown silk organza scarf is ideal for summer and fall.

Try yellow jewelry for an eye catching choice.

You can dive into the butter yellow trend while still wearing colors that flatter your skintone thanks to barrel pants, like these! Available up to size 12.

A cool and comfortable heel in butter yellow. Spanish brand female founders.

As a personal stylist for women, I am not only required to follow color trends- but I obsessively love it. So, let’s call that a major win. I’ve always been a big fan of yellow- mostly because it brings me joy, but also because it’s an unappreciated color. When I ask potential clients about colors that they want to avoid, most mention yellow. Although, while some genuinely dislike it, most just mention that it doesn’t flatter their skin tone. While this may or may not actually be true, that’s no reason to skip integrating a color (or a shade of that color into your collection). Opt for pieces that are away from your face: pants, skirts, handbags and shoes, for starters. Or, layer flattering colors over top. Navy blue is gorgeous with every shade of yellow and is flattering on so many skin tones.

I first celebrated the butter yellow trend in 2025. You can see my favorite picks from large retailers and small boutiques back then. A year later and butter yellow is more ubiquitous than ever. Here are my picks. Celebrate the season with a little sunshine. (Butter yellow not for you? I’ve discovered more shades of yellow available right now as folks are opening up to the hue. Go ahead and search for the shade you adore. I bet you’ll find something magical. I certainly did with this and these- two options I wear on the regular.)

Butter yellow leather pencil skirt?! On sale! Yes, please!

Brooches are happening and this butter yellow choice from an indie maker is a stellar gateway to the trend.

Available up to size XXXL. Ethically made.

Ethically made butter yellow scoopneck tank. Available up to size XXXL.

Mesh Mary Janes are the quintessential shoe for summer. Butter yellow is on point.

Long pony hair handbag on super sale in butter yellow. It’s all the things.

A luxurious classic dress in butter yellow.

This price is wild but appreciating the magic of this jacket is a fun activity.

linen butter yellow shorts available up to size 14.

Elevate every look with this designer clutch.

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