I know folks! Yellow is to many the main no-no color and I partly get why so. But, if you stop and think about it. Aren’t there way too many shades that are even worse to pull off? Lime green is quite the difficult one, so is pea green, mint green (shading the greens here) and also lighter shades of brown, orange and purple. But hey, yellow is the trend color for 2017 (eat your heart (greens) out Pantone). So why not a post on how to wear yellow? (oh, here’s the post on how to wear green though)
Why you should wear yellow
First of all, why should you even bother trying yellow? Well, yellow is a color of happiness (like, how happy everyone is when the sun is out). It’s also the color of optimism, hope and joy. And wearing your emotions (lol, or intended emotions) are actually quite a good way of sending off the right signals to the people around you, or the world. Yellow is a soothing yet energizing color that will also make your outfit pop. As with all colors, there are different shades of yellow, where one shade is more suitable than the other. Perhaps a neon yellow, lemon yellow, banana yellow, baby yellow or mustard yellow? I’m sure you can find a shade that is reflective or your preferences – make it work as Tim Gunn would say!
Begin small
As with every uncomfortable fashion situation, you have to begin small. Find the next step out of your comfort zone to ease the embracement. For most of us, it’d probably be to embrace sunny and yellow details. With spring around the corner, I’d go for a yellow scarf, bag, sunnies, necklace or a print with yellow in it. I’d also go for a look where yellow looks as a natural part of your style. May it be neon yellow if you’re one for popping colors such as hot pink and orange. Or may it be a faded yellow that fits the cinematic style of the contemporary 50s? Mustard yellow is a great choice for the jewel tones as well as fall life!
Styling ideas
To take it fool proof, it’s a great start to wear yellow in a way that minimizes the attention. If you’re not too certain about yellow as your color, do yellow for pants or skirts. That way, you won’t drag the attention to your face. If you only like pops of yellow, find a gorgeous pattern that includes some touches of the optimism shade. To keep the styling natural and easy, try yellow with lighter colors such as white, silver metallic or bright grey. I’d even say that orange and leaf green are genius matches too. If you want to go for darker shades, navy is often a more justifying color than black when talking yellow. Black and neon is a sporty match for sure, but nevertheless a kind of statement. If you want to make your yellow pop or not is up to you!
Folks! If and if so, how are you planning to embrace yellow this year? Drop a comment as always! Xx
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In love with this color!!!! So trendy!xx
Mónica Sors
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It’s so pretty indeed! Xx
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Great tips.
Thanks for sharing.
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Happy you liked it! Xx
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Yellow isn’t exactly the color I like to wear but these inspirations are so chic 🙂 Thanks for the tips!
xoxo
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Happy you found the post inspirational!! Xx
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Such a great inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! Xx
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yellow is such a good colour, prefect for spring
xo
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It’s so pretty though! Xx
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I think I’ll try yellow with my accessories first! I saw Stella (our friend Stella) wear a beautiful yellow Gucci bag with a more neutral outfit, and I was in love! I probably won’t be able to invest in a designer yellow bag, but like you mentioned a scarf or something smaller so it’s not too attention drawing. I definitely hope to play a little more with colors this Spring and Summer!
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Rina Samantha
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oh yes! She did it so beautifully though, didn’t she? So gorgeous with a pop of yellow and I think you’ll work it perfectly, however you’ll decide to go on about it! Xx
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It’s such a great color for Spring! Love this post! =)
– Cielo
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It is indeed! Thank you love, you’re a gem! Xx
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It is indeed, so so pretty! Thank you love! Xx
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Great post.I used to fear yellow but now I’m more open to wearing it because of the many possible ways to do so and also because I realized it’s a great color.
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That’s so lovely though! Yellow is a gorgeous color! Xx
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Ooooh, interesting! Yellow has been growing on me, but it’s definitely something I’m afraid to wear. You’ve given me food for thought though! I might try incorporating it a little bit!
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That sounds like a great compromise! Start small and let it grow bigger! Xx
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I love wearing yellow, thanks for sharing this!
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It’s such a gorgeous shade! Xx
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I do love some yellow accessories for a pop of color! this is definitely a color I can get behind!
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That’s awesome though, yellow is too pretty! Xx
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yellow isn’t normally my go-to color but if it brings spring, i’m down! haha xo, sharon
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Hahah oh yes, it’s time to arrive for it! Xx
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I cannot wait to start wearing yellow during the spring summer season! I think accessories is also the easiest way to buy into a trend. Great post and have a great day. <3
xo,
I AM YASMIN
Right? It’s a great style hack to embrace! Same to you love! Xx
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Yellow is such a happy color! I would love to wear yellow esp during Spring! Such a fun color!
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It’ll be a fun color to embrace! So so pretty too! Xx
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I personally love yellow! I’m so glad I’m over that really weird phase in my pregnancy when mustard yellow made me feel sick to my stomach just by looking at. The thing that made even more weird is that I’ve been eating mustard in my sandwiches all throughout, haha. Anyway, I love to embrace any shade of the color for the reasons you’ve mentioned, it’s such a happy color. I typically wear the brighter shades in the winter and summer. During the winter, to brighten my mood and add some color to my surrounding and during the summer for obvious reasons. I really love sporting mustard during fall, too. I love that you suggested to go small first, this is truly key in preventing one from being turned off all tougher with any color or trend for that matter. Thanks so much for sharing, gorgeous, and I hope you’re having the best week so far!
XO,
Jalisa
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Hahha that’s still one of the funnies pregnancy stories I’ve heard babe! IT’s a happy color indeed and ought to put a grin on one’s face! Love it! And going small first is key! Xx
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Yellow is such a fun and happy color! It’s a great one to add a pop of color, especially for the upcoming season.
xo, Whitney and Blaire
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So true! It’ll be a lovely one for spring! Xx
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You read my mind…I always think of yellow as a ‘no no.’ I definitely could start with some accessories! Also, I painted my nails a yellow/orange last night, so this post is appropriately timed 😉
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Hahah that’s awesome though! And yes to yellow nails, love how cheerful they are! Xx
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I admit I am a little afraid of yellow. Great tips and photos though. This makes it feel more doable.
Amy Ann
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Happy you feel less intimidated by it! I think you’ll work it perfectly! Xx
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Yellow is one of my fave colors actually! I lean more towards jewel tones so mustard yellow is usually what I go for but I also like other shades – just probably not that pastel yellow.
-M
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That’s so so lovely! And haha yes, pastel yellow is a tricky one. Not too sure about it tbh! Xx
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Yellow is such a pretty color and I definitely need to make a conscience effort to wear it more 🙂
Enclothed Cognition
Same here! One definitely becomes happier by embracing it! Xx
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Great tips, yellow is such a happy colour I would love to incorporate it into my wardrobe. I have a yellow umbrella, not sure if that counts. I also think yellow is a good coat colour, very Blair Waldorf xxx
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Hhaha, a yellow umbrella sounds so lovely though! And yes to the Waldorf reference, couldn’t agree more! Xx
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