How to Use the Color Yellow in Fashion
Yellow is a popular fashion color, thanks in part to the natural warmth and energy that made it Pantone's Color of the Year in 2009. Because it's a bold color, yellow can seem like a tricky hue to integrate into your everyday wardrobe. However, it's easier than you think to use the color yellow in fashion. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Choose a shade that complements your skin tone. Yellows can have beige undertones, rosy undertones or even greenish undertones. Hold different yellows up to your face to find one that looks right on you.
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Team yellow pieces with cream and gold or with bright red to play up their vivid hue. Button a red cardigan over a mustard yellow dress, or slip a gold jacket over a sunshine-colored cocktail dress.
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Use yellow pieces to liven up muted colors. Pair a yellow cardigan with a navy sheath, or wear a yellow top with a chocolate brown suit.
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Invest in accessories. You can enjoy yellow's fashion flair with less commitment by choosing a bright yellow bag or pair of lemon yellow loafers. Because yellow coordinates with most other colors, you'll get a lot of wear out of yellow accessories.
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Tips & Warnings
If you feel like yellow makes you look washed out, the solution may be as simple as adding a little blush to your daily makeup routine.
Avoid pairing yellow with black, which can create a bumblebee effect.
Keep in mind that a bright color like yellow draws attention, so wear it in places where you'd like to be noticed. If you have great legs, choose a yellow skirt to highlight them; if you love your shoulders, try a yellow halter top.
As a trend, yellow tends to come and go. If you're going to spend a lot of money on a yellow addition to your wardrobe, be sure you love it enough to wear it even when yellow isn't showing up on every runway.
