Lisa Yang Tank & Sweater, Leset Pants, Proenza Schouler Heels (more sizes here, similar here), Chanel Bag, Arielle Ratner Necklace
Butter yellow has cemented itself as the shade shaping spring dressing. What began as a dominant presence in ready-to-wear has expanded into handbags, shoes, and accessories, making it easier than ever to build a full look around the color. Rather than using it as a single accent, the most compelling approach right now is full saturation, dressing within one cohesive color story from top to toe.
Worn monochromatically, butter yellow feels sharp and controlled. Flowing cotton pants, a ribbed knit tank, a cropped cashmere turtleneck, or a compact knit maxi skirt all hold the palette effortlessly. A lightweight leather jacket in the same shade deepens the look without breaking it. On the softer side, a fluid wrap skirt, a slim long-sleeve knit, or a structured midi dress keeps the line clean. Finish with suede Mary Janes, a snake-effect heel, a low sneaker, or a tonal shoulder bag to keep everything within the same creamy register.
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How I wore it: Palm Beach
In Palm Beach, I wore a Lisa Yang knit tank with the coordinating sweater draped over my shoulders, paired with Leset straight-leg trousers. I kept the palette tight and finished it with my Chanel 25 quilted bag and Proenza Schouler heels in a matching golden tone. The pieces stayed within the same color family, letting knit, tailoring, and quilting create dimension.
