Butter Yellow Is Fashion's New Favourite Neutral—5 Colours It Looks Great With

While officially we’re in the heart of the summer months, it’s safe to say that the weather outside doesn’t always seem to reflect it. Switching almost daily between sunshine-baked temperatures that rival the Caribbean and torrential downpours, the great British weather is doing what it does best — keeping us all well and truly on our toes.

Yet, while things may be a little inconsistent outside, I’m not letting it affect my wardrobe. Call it a case of unerring optimism, but I’m choosing to stick firmly to my summer wardrobe by embracing all the biggest spring and summer trends. And, the easiest way to do that? Dipping my sartorial toe into this season's biggest colour trend: sleek buttery pale yellow.

At first, I was unsure of exactly how to work this shade into my wardrobe, but the more I look at it, the more it seems to blend as any other neutral would, whilst offering outfits a little more personality in the process. I turned my attention towards those who have been blending the shade into their capsules with ease, further encouraging me to do the same. So, if pale yellow has struck you as too tricky a shade to style, I can report that my research has proven the contrary.

Read on to discover the five colours that go best with pale yellow.

5 COLOURS THAT GO WITH PALE YELLOW

1. BLACK

Style Notes: Ordinarily, black would be a cop-out—doesn't it go with everything? But I've never worn black with yellow before for fear of looking like I'm wearing a bumblebee costume. But pale yellow? I'm a convert. Jet black will work hard to balance the sweetness of pale yellow, bringing depth and warmth to the light and airy shade and creating a very chic combination in the process.

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2. BLUE DENIM

Style Notes: The easiest way to perfect your summer wardrobe and welcome in some lighter tones? Your trusty blue jeans. Naturally, you might be thinking, "What does butter yellow look like with blue?". Well, you'll be pleased to hear it looks great. In fact, pale yellow pairs with any lighter shade of blue, as well as ultra-deep tones like navy. The one shade I'd avoid is cobalt, mainly because it could come off as too vibrant against subtle yellow.

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3. WHITE

Style Notes: As with any colour you're not used to styling, pairing pale yellow with white is a great place to start. Creating a fresh and vibrant look, this combination is one I'll come back to time and again.

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4. KHAKI

Style Notes: A deep khaki pairing will juxtapose the pretty nature of pastel yellow, creating contrast in your outfit for an easy but elevated pairing.

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5. BEIGE

Style Notes: If you live in neutrals then adding pale yellow into your repertoire will help pep up even your oldest and most-worn pieces. This light, tonal pairing of butter yellow and beige creates a cohesive base that you can layer up with plenty of coordinating accessories.

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