"As the weather warms up, I always notice my wardrobe growing lighter in tandem with each passing day—a metaphor of sorts for the long-awaited change of season. After a many-month stint of short days (and very few moments spent outside of my tiny one-bedroom apartment), I want my outfits to feel as cheery as possible. Luckily, with the sun making its praised return, butter yellow has once again found its footing as spring’s color of the moment.
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With the help of celebrity fans like Timothée Chalamet and Sabrina Carpenter, as well as runways—most notably Toteme, Alaïa, and Chanel—that cemented the color as a backbone for spring 2025, butter yellow has proven its here to stay. But it doesn’t take being chronically online to notice the public’s recent butter yellow obsession, thanks to just about every mainstream retailer carrying a wealth of sunny-inspired pieces. And for good reason, too, since the pale hue’s biggest flex is its uncanny ability to work for minimalists and maximalists alike, acting as both a neutral replacement and an ideal base for a secondary pop of color.
How to Style Butter Yellow
Butter yellow’s appeal is driven by its wearability and versatility. Style it like you would any other neutral, or try pairing it with more unexpected, vibrant hues like pink, red, and blue. Don’t be afraid to try more out-of-the-box combinations, opting to pair butter yellow with contrasting patterns and textures—leopard print, suede, or raffia—to give it a fresh, modern feel. When in doubt, wear the buttery shade from head to toe, or try styling one yellow piece with a neutral base.
Get ready to say hello to the season’s happiest color. Keep scrolling for the best buttery yellow pieces to add to your closet this spring.
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Tinsley Crisp, Fashion & Beauty Staff Writer
Tinsley Crisp is a Fashion & Beauty Staff Writer at The Everygirl and specializes in reporting on the season’s latest trends and hottest products. As a New York City-based stylist, she’s committed to injecting joy into the art of getting dressed and delivering attainable yet aspirational content to our readers.
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