You had me at yellow...
The sunny hue is taking over this summer, says KATIE WRIGHT
FROM sweeping, sunflowerhued gowns at Jason Wu to sassy, sherbet lemon miniskirts at Max Mara and floor-length neon looks at Richard Quinn, yellow was everywhere on the spring/ summer catwalks.
Designers embraced ‘dopamine dressing’ with strong silhouettes and mood-boosting outfits for every occasion.
Caroline Young, author of The Colour of Fashion: The Story Of Clothes In 10 Colours, believes the trend is a sign of the times.
“We’ve all experienced trauma over the last few years, and bright hues offer moments of positivity in the face of ongoing grim news,” says Caroline.
“Yellow is a sunny, optimistic colour that brings positive vibes and makes people feel good when they see it.”
The beauty of yellow this season is the range of shades and styles on the runways.
“Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen showcased a pale lemon tulle ankle-length dress, while bright Valentino’s minidresses really popped,” says Caroline.
“Jil Sander created angular, over-sized jackets and slim-fit trousers in the softest mango, while Versace chose really zesty, almost fluorescent yellow for micro-mini skirts and jackets.”
Now, the high street is awash with yummy yellows. So how should you work it into your summer wardrobe?
“Yellow’s long wavelength makes it one of the first colours we see, ensuring whoever wears it is the most visible person in the room,” explains Caroline.
“An eye-catching yellow minidress or floaty ankle-length number is an easy way to inject it into your look.”
If you’re not ready for the head-to-toe yellow look, try ‘colour blocking’ with separates.
“A canary yellow jacket is a simple way to warm up an outfit, and
I love wide-legged yellow trousers worn with strappy sandals and a bright top, whether that’s pink, green, white or more yellow,” adds Caroline.
“If wearing yellow seems daunting, try it first with accessories, such as a pair of sunglasses, a purse or with your shoes.”
From suits to sandals, here’s our pick of the best yellow buys for summer...