
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, Toteme and Chloe’s runways, to name a few. While we typically think of butter yellow as being 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, while Yusra Siddiqui paired a yellow t-shirt with track pants and a button down for everyday.
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 Michele Williams wore alongside Heath Ledger to the 2006 Oscars? Twenty years later, it continues to be one of my all-time favorite red carpet looks.
Below, 29 butter yellow items the NYC fashion set would surely approve of.
Shop Butter Yellow Items:
Made Some Sportswear
Short Shorts
One of my favorite new-er brands.
ZARA
Flowy Polka Dot Dress
Brown and yellow together are a winning combo.
COS
Cotton Crew-Neck T-Shirt
COS knows how to make a good t-shirt.
adidas Originals
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
ZARA
Lace Camisole Top Zw Collection
This would be so pretty over jeans.
Jamie Haller
The String Theory Sandals – Sunny
These are sure to put some pep in your step.
COS
Pleated Striped Cotton Shirt
A closet staple you’ll wear nonstop.
ZARA
Cotton Blend Shorts With Buttons
I’d wear these with a big t-shirt and flip fops 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 their 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
More highlighter yellow than butter but who’s keeping score when it’s Flore Flore’s bestselling tank top?
Leset
Yoko Halter Maxi Dress
The best part about this dress is the low scoop back.
Doen
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
Jeans even look good in butter yellow.








