Butter Yellow Is Summer's Hottest Color Trend—How Celebs Wear It

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Do our eyes deceive us, or are we all seeing yellow? While this butter yellow trend isn't anything new, we've seen a resurgence of this shade during the spring that will only skyrocket in the summer. In other words, it'll only be more popular.

Celebrities like Off Campus' Ella Bright, Lindsay Lohan, Mindy Kaling, Andie MacDowell, and Jeannie Mai have been spotted rocking this look for everything from press appearances and street style to red carpets and filming. The outfits are screaming feminine and elegant, with a playful touch—a running motif we've seen with another major fashion trend (a.k.a. capri pants).

If you're curious about this color taking over the fashion (and celebrity) world, keep reading.

Butter yellow is an extremely versatile shade that works by itself or in combination with a variety of other colors.

The go-to color combo of the summer is butter yellow and chocolate brown.

For styling, opt for one major butter yellow item in your outfit, with an optional accessory for an additional pop of butter.

What Is Butter Yellow?

Butter yellow is the name the internet has given to this trendy shade that resembles butter. It's not quite pastel, but not that bold shade of yellow that began to go viral online in 2024. Mostly thanks to Sabrina Carpenter's dress that she wore in her Governor’s Ball performance that spring, yellow was suddenly hot. It went away briefly during the fall and winter seasons, then it's been popping back up during the hotter months ever since.

Currently, you'll see butter yellow everywhere. It's worn by celebrities on red carpets and captured in their street style. It's also seen all over retailers and fashion brands, with every recently launched style coming in the popular butter yellow shade.

How Do You Wear Butter Yellow?

Butter yellow is an extremely versatile color. Opposed to a bright shade of yellow, this buttery shade is a softer, more mellow shade that works in combination with a variety of other colors. Right now, the go-to color combo of the summer is a butter yellow and a chocolate brown. The shade can also be styled with a creamy sky blue (that's also trending), a sophisticated classic black, and a clean white for a boho vibe.

The styling depends on your personal style and the vibe you want your outfit to have. For the summer, butter yellow items seem to be more on the coquette, boho, or chic look.

We recommend opting for one major butter yellow item in your outfit, with an optional accessory for an additional pop of color. Play around with the color combinations and pieces. For example, pair a butter yellow top with a white maxi skirt and add a butter yellow bow to your hair.

Butter Yellow Dresses:

ABEHIK Floral Corset Dress

Perfect for everything from summer picnics to baby showers, this boho corset dress features a slimming waistline and an A-line skirt that gently flows effortlessly.

Quince Catalina Stretch Satin Dress

Have a wedding to go to this summer? This soft satin dress has a high-halter neckline, adjustable back tie, and a sexy low open back.

Reformation Lilibeth Silk Dress

Made with 100% silk, Reformation's Lilibeth maxi dress that features an asymmetrical hem and cowl neckline. Plus, it comes with a chic detachable sheer cape.

Butter Yellow Tops:

SUUKSESS Off Shoulder Top

This Y2K-inspired top has a double-lined buttery feel and features an off-the-shoulder look, a boat neckline, and side ruching detailing.

Free People Briana Tank

This feminine tank has a relaxed, boxy silhouette with layered lace detailing, alongside an asymmetrical lettuce hem, bow details, thin spaghetti straps, and a square neckline.

Lulus Capria Light Yellow Button-Front Tank Top

Crafted with gauzy woven fabric, this butter yellow top features a billowy bodice, a scoop neckline, a ruffled hem, dainty bow details, and a cropped fit.

Butter Yellow Skirts:

DERAX Boho Flowy Maxi Skirt

Looking for an affordable maxi skirt to beat the heat this summer while looking cute? This flowy skirt has a boho-style tiered flared skirt, a ruffle hem, and bow detailing.

ASTR the Label Elliana Miniskirt

Made of smooth satin, this delicate mini skirt features a feminine bow detail and an A-line silhouette. Plus, it's lined for your comfort!

MORE TO COME Ariyah Midi Skirt Set

This asymmetrical midi skirt is made from a stretchy mesh fabric, lined with a satin slip, for a semi-sheer look.

Butter Yellow Accessories:

Hill House Home The Belle Bow

Is any look complete without a bow? This adorable bow clip with a barrette closure comes in a variety of colors and patterns, but our heart was captured by this butter yellow color.

Sam Edelman Presley Strappy Sandal

These butter yellow strappy sandals make a delicate pop of color to any outfit, with their square toe, leather upper, 2 3/4" heel, and adjustable strap.

100% Mulberry Silk Scarf

Whether you're using it as a hair scarf or tied around your neck, this scarf is made from 100% mulberry silk and features a soft wildflower pattern against the butter yellow color.

Anthropologie Love Knot Slouchy Bag

Made from luxe faux leather, this beloved bag from Anthropologie features an oversized, slouchy silhouette, a removable inner zip pouch, a snap closure, knot details on the strap, and golden hardware.

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