Your Wardrobe's Happy Pill : 5 Ways To Wear Butter Yellow For Spring

Caroline Krog
Sep 2
2 min read

Updated: Sep 16

It's the official colour of the year, however it’s not always the easiest colour to wear. But here’s the secret — anyone can wear yellow. The trick lies in how you wear it.

If you’ve ever tried on a yellow top and thought, “This just isn’t me,” don’t write the colour off completely. With a few styling shifts, yellow can be an uplifting accent rather than an overwhelming mistake.

1. Start Small with Accessories

Not sure about yellow near your face? Add a touch through earrings, a belt, or even a pop-of-sunshine handbag. Accessories give you the joy of the colour without committing to a head-to-toe look.

2. Wear Yellow Away from the Face

If your skin tone doesn’t harmonise with yellow up top, shift it downward. Skirts, trousers, or shoes in your right shade of yellow can still light up your outfit — without clashing with your natural colouring.

Style tip: Pair yellow bottoms with a neutral or flattering top in your palette (navy, cream, grey, or black).

3. Blend It into Prints

Floral, geometric, or abstract prints with hints of yellow let you experiment without committing to a block of colour. In prints, yellow acts more like a highlight than the main event.

4. Let Neutrals Do the Heavy Lifting

Yellow sings when it’s grounded. Anchor it with crisp white, deep navy, earthy camel, or even charcoal. This keeps yellow from taking over and allows it to shine in harmony.

Style tip: White + yellow = fresh and modern. Navy + mustard = chic and timeless.

5. Treat It Like Jewellery

Sometimes, yellow works best in small doses, as a finishing touch. Think nail polish, sunglasses, or even a brave swipe of yellow eyeshadow (playful for Spring/Summer nights). It’s the easiest way to test-drive the colour with zero pressure.

The final takeaway: You don’t have to be a “yellow person” to enjoy it. With a few thoughtful tweaks, this joyful colour can brighten your style without stealing the spotlight. Think of yellow as your wardrobe’s happy pill — often just a dose is enough.