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Yellow may be the sunny hue you grab in summer, but leave it to cool ‘It’ girls to take hold of the color and bring it with them into fall. That’s right — all of a sudden, butter yellow clothes are everywhere, and we’re not mad about it. The pastel shade is toeing the line between summer and fall fashions, which is why we’re seeing chic women don the trend in unexpected ways across NYC, L.A. and beyond.
To style the unconventional fall trend, all you need are a few classic autumnal staples that mix well with the soft, sun-soaked style. Think suede boots, brown leather jackets, light-wash jeans, corduroy accessories and knit layering pieces. Once you have those accents down, the butter yellow plays into the style almost effortlessly. Ready to get the look? Check out our top butter yellow pieces that go from summer to fall from Free People, Princess Polly, Petal & Pup, Mango and more.
17 Butter Yellow Pieces to Nail the Unexpected Fall Trend
1. Our Favorite: It’s not quite fall (as yet), but if you want to get all the cozy vibes, opt for this pastel short-sleeve cardigan. The knit texture feels super soft, and the elbow-length sleeves and loose fit will keep you comfortable in 75-degree weather.
2. Runner-Up: A classic cardigan is a great transitional staple, especially when it comes in this butter yellow hue. You can style it now with a breezy white maxi skirt, and in the fall with a brown tank, suede bag and boots.
3. Sporty-Chic: Your workout wardrobe deserves some love, too! Give it the butter yellow treatment with this long-sleeve top that has a cute cutout in the back to show off your strappy bra.
4. Everyday Ease: This long-sleeve blouse will make you look so put together, even if you got ready in 5 minutes. We credit the crochet details and Swiss dot pattern for that.
5. Expensive-Looking: People will think you spent over $100 on this elevated textured top — but nope, it’s only $13. The wavy texture and semi-ruffle hem really seal the deal.
6. Quite the Charmer: Cottagecore vibes come so easily when you slip on this puff-sleeve midi dress. The sweet color is enough to get all eyes on you. Wear it with kitten heels for the tail end of summer, and then with a chunky cardigan, knee-high boots and gold jewelry come fall.
7. No Brainer: There’s something about this ribbed knit cardigan that looks so chic. To be honest, it’s probably the boatneck style, inverted V-hem and flared sleeves, but who’s counting?
8. Slimming Staple: If you want to hold on to summer a little longer, we highly suggest getting this strapless maxi dress. In addition to donning the sunny color, we love the tie-waist overlay that slims the tummy area most inconspicuously.
9. Boho Babe: Free People is all about that easy-going charm, and these yellow Mary Jane flats are no exception. The closed-toe design and in-step strap make it perfect for transitional weather (and dirty subways).
10. Anything But Basic: Sure, you probably have a million jeans in your closet, but we’re willing to bet none are as interesting as these wide-leg jeans. Designed with floral lace embellishments and a flared leg, these jeans will be the talk of the town.
11. Soft Statement: Wedding guest dresses require a little extra oomph, which is where this Astr the Label dress comes in. The rippled details, A-line silhouette and butter yellow hue will make you the most stylish (and trendy) person at the ceremony.
12. Pop of Color: Not ready to go full-on yellow? This Mango bucket bag lets you add a pop of color to any late-summer and fall outfit. Style it with a white tank and mini skirt for outdoor brunches, and a leather jacket and jeans for hot pot dates.
13. Two-in-One: We love finding fashionable pieces that essentially style themselves, like this strapless jumpsuit that actually looks like two pieces. The dainty eyelet design adds a bit of texture that sets it apart. Bonus: It’s so easy to layer over.
14. CEO Energy: Carry the summer-to-fall trend into your office with this collared V-neck shirt that means business. Even though it feels professional, we appreciate the feminine accents like the shoulder pleats, smocked sleeves, ruffle cuffs and, of course, the yellow hue.
15. Cozy-Chic: The coolest girls are wearing butter yellow loungewear while running errands, walking Fido and everything in between. This two-piece set is so chic, especially when worn with Ugg booties and a brown shoulder bag. A PSL is optional!
16. Laid-Back Luxe: Take a simple tank top and turn it into an intentional outfit with this crochet cardigan. It effortlessly slips over tops to give it a rich-looking appearance that goes way beyond the beach.
17. Pretty Pick: Why wear a T-shirt when you can throw on this wool-blend top that looks ten times more chic? We rest our case. The ruffle hem, knit material and loose fit make this butter yellow shirt a summer-to-fall essential.
