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The song might be “Mellow Yellow,” but NYC’s fashion set can’t stop singing the praises of butter yellow this summer. The color trend has been at the forefront since last year, when it was seen on Chanel‘s, Toteme’s, and Chloé’s runways, to name a few. While we typically think of butter yellow as a softer shade, the NYC crowd is taking a broader approach to the trend, donning more saturated yellows that pack a punch in addition to pastels. There’s no one way to wear the color, either. Telsha Anderson-Boone recently hit the streets in a yellow-and-brown polka-dot skirt with a matching bandana, and Yusra Siddiqui paired a yellow T-shirt with track pants and a button-down for everyday wear.
Coming on the heels of the “pop of red” craze, butter yellow is equally as appealing when worn on a sweater tied around the waist, in sneaker form, or all over a tote bag. Just in case you’re inclined to think of the trend as too fleeting, might I remind you of the yellow dress Michelle Williams wore to the 2006 Oscars alongside Heath Ledger? Twenty years later, it is one of my all-time favorite red carpet looks.
Below, shop 29 butter-yellow items the NYC fashion set would surely approve of.
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Short Shorts
One of my favorite newer brands.
Brown and yellow are a winning combo.
COS
Cotton Crew-Neck T-Shirt
COS knows how to make a good T-shirt.
adidas
Gazelle Indoor Sneaker
Gap
100% Cotton Rollneck Sweater
DONNI
The Stripe Eco-Terry Short
A very good pair of athletic shorts.
Reformation
Clara Cashmere Crew Cardigan
Reformation
Teddy Silk Top
This would be so pretty over jeans.
Jamie Haller
The String Theory Sandals in Sunny
These are sure to put some pep in your step.
ALL THE WAYS
Sama Drawstring Pant
Savette
Slim Symmetry Pochette Bag
COS
Pleated Striped Cotton Shirt
A closet staple you’ll wear nonstop.
MATTEAU
Organic Cotton-Poplin Shorts
I’d wear these with a big T-shirt and flip-flops to bop around or beach in.
I’m mildly obsessed with this terry bikini.
J.Crew
Cheeky String Bikini Bottom
Here are the matching bottoms.
DONNI
The Baby Rib Scallop Pant
J.Crew
Scallop-Trim Mini Dress in Ramie
Please note the sweet scalloped neckline.
Leset went hard on saturated butter yellow in its latest drop.
zara
Oversized Cargo Pants
I love the darker yellow drawstring.
Thirty Years
Jelly Clear Tote
Havaianas
Brazil Logo Flip Flops
Swooning over these buttercream babies.
FLORE FLORE
Jill Organic Cotton-Jersey Tank Top
This is more highlighter yellow than butter, but who’s keeping score when it’s Flore Flore’s best-selling tank top?
Leset
Yoko Halter Maxi Dress
The best part about this dress is the low back.
Dôen
Giulietta Lace-Trimmed Silk-Charmeuse Mini Skirt
Hunza G
Square Neck Swimsuit
Hunza G’s cult-favorite swimsuit now comes in butter yellow.
Reformation
Sherlyn Wedge Thong
For when you need a little lift.
PISTOLA
Lexi Mid Rise Bowed Straight Jeans
Even jeans look good in butter yellow.