The butter yellow colour trend has been something of a whirlwind this season, sweeping through fashion crowds and adhering to every silhouette imaginable. Casting us all in a soft pastel glow, the saccharine shade has taken off in a way few colours manage to do. That being said, while it might be everywhere right now, I've never found it the easiest shade to style, and apparently my friends don't either, as they keep asking me what to wear with their new yellow purchases.
For me, the shade sits most comfortably alongside deep browns or soft khakis. Black, my personal fail-safe, always felt a little too harsh against yellow’s creamy sweetness. That was until Zoë Kravitz made me reconsider my stance.
Stepping out in London for a run of press appearances, Kravitz emerged in a butter-yellow Saint Laurent dress paired with glossy black leather ballet flats. Weaving visual contrast into her ensemble, Karvitz doubled down on the unexpected pairing, styling Saint Laurent's Mini Le 5 à 7 Bag (£1350) and the brand's SL 567 Sunglasses (£340), both in the same moody shade of black with her creamy yellow dress.
Her inky shoes anchored the playful dress, adding depth and dimension that felt perfectly in step with her pared-back, slightly grungy aesthetic.
Proof that black shoes remain as chameleonic as ever, even when paired with the softest, sweetest shades in your wardrobe. Below, discover the butter-yellow dresses and black ballet flats that will have you trying the look for yourself.
Shop Butter Yellow Dresses and Black Ballet Flats:
Reformation's Balia dress is a fashion person's favourite.
These also come in three other shades!
This also comes in blue, pink and green.
Style these with fresh white socks to give your outfit a preppy feel.
This elegant maxi dress is perfect for evening styling.
Style these with a butter yellow dress or pair with your favourite jeans.
Style with slouchy boots or pair with black mary janes.
Be quick! I really can't see these staying in stock for long.
This also comes in classic black.
These high-coverage flats are perfect for autumn styling.
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