How do I Wear Mustard Yellow Flats This Spring?

Mustard yellow is a tricky but often-popular color, particularly in the spring and fall months. While mustard yellow can be difficult for many women to wear close to the face, mustard yellow flats are an easy way to add a stylish pop of color to any outfit. Mustard yellow also coordinates well with several spring trends, such as floral prints or nautical themes. Use them to complement a bright outfit or to add color to a neutral one.

Instructions

1. Pair the flats with a neutral outfit. Mustard yellow complements whites, grays and khakis well, so bring a pop of intense color to your ensemble by finishing it off with flats in that color. Pair them with a gray dress for work or a khaki shirt and white tank for play. For a casual date outfit, wear your mustard flats with a white or khaki shirt dress. For work, mustard yellow flats and a coordinating belt, earrings or bag add interest to a white button-down shirt paired with khaki pants or a gray skirt.

2. If you love mustard yellow but it doesn't look very good on you, pair mustard yellow flats with a nautical outfit of blue and white stripes. They look cute with a blue-and-white-striped tank dress or a denim skirt paired with a similarly striped top. For cooler days, try a nautical-themed sweater or top with white pants and mustard yellow flats.

3. Add them to an outfit featuring floral patterns and purples or teals. Every spring, florals make a fashion statement, and mustard yellow adds a little sunshine to your springtime garb. Mustard yellow flats will look great with anything floral--a dress, a top paired with jeans or even a fantastically printed spring jacket--as long as you choose a print with colors that are complemented by the warm mustard tones. Choose warm tones of purple or teal, as well as reds or pinks.

4. Go primary: Pair your mustard yellow flats with a mod, intense fashion statement of reds and blues. Try a bright red or navy blue dress, paired with mustard yellow flats and a complementary bag. This look can be difficult to pull off, however; make sure to stick to just those three colors. If, for example, you decide to both wear a blue belt and carry a blue bag, make sure the shades of blue are exactly the same.

References

• Daily Mail: An Array of Sunshine
• The Chic Fashionista: Spring 2010 Fashions
• Fashion Me Fabulous: Yellow Shoes