12 stylish ideas to rock yellow like Belle from Beauty and the Beast (without looking silly)

So you’re heading to the cinema to catch the hotly anticipated real-life adaption of Beauty and the Beast this weekend. Well, there’s a couple of things we need to brief you about beforehand.

For starters, stash a pack of tissue paper (okay, maybe two just in case) because there’s a chance that you may be moved to tears.

Secondly, the real life ‘Beast’, played with aplomb by dishy Downton Abbey actor Dan Stevens, is all kinds of cute, so be on a look out for his transformation at the end of the film!

And finally, Belle’s truly iconic yellow gown in the ballroom dance scene will spark some serious style envy. What does it take for Emma Watson to pull off a full-on yellow dress without looking like a lemon?

With that last quandary in mind, we bring you some inspiration on how to introduce the tricky hue into your closet and hopefully, you’ll be rocking it like a pro in no time at all. Oh, and before you visit the cinema, refresh your memory with these mesmerising Beauty and the Beast soundtracks.

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Move over, thick black frames. This season, we’re falling head over heels for slimmer and more delicate glasses. This particular pair with yellow-coloured lenses by Reve by Rene will lend a cool retro feel to your outfit.

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Consider the T-shirt-and-jeans pairing the easiest way to introduce yellow in your wardrobe. If you want to up the fun, pick a slogan T-shirt that’ll help you say whatever’s on your mind.

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We all know that floral pieces are a) spring-ready and b) ultra-feminine. However, if you want something more appropriate for your 9-to-5 workday, may we suggest keeping the floral patterns to one tone and contrasting it with a failproof black?

The yellow blooms on Choi Ji Woo’s black jacket add a touch of ladylike appeal to her boardroom-ready ensemble.

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Want to wear yellow to work but don’t want to risk looking like a clown?

Learn from sleek fashion designer Victoria Beckham here; skip the bright yellows and reach for a mustard instead, and match it with wide-leg black pants to keep things simple and stylish.

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Why wear a black pantsuit when you can up the fashion ante by going for a brocade option? Queen Bey’s yellow outfit makes her look like a million bucks.

She tops it off with a contrasting royal purple brooch to make her ensemble even more opulent; perfect for a fellow queen such as yourself!

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Besides wearing yellow as dresses and T-shirts, the colour can also work its way into your closet as an accessory.

A bright yellow bag will lend an arresting punctuation of colour to an all-black outfit. It’ll also make your Instagram posts ‘pop’ a little more.

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For a glamorous night out, gun for a gold satin top (we’d like to think of gold as yellow’s equally beguiling cousin) and match it with a black leather skirt.

This ensemble says stylish and sexy in one breath.

So you’re heading to a party and you want to stand out from the crowd. Consider a colour-block dress in the boldest of colours.

Take it to the next level by matching it with an equally striking bag; after all, the adage “go big or go home” never gets old.

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Is the air conditioner in your office getting a little too cold for comfort? You’ll need a cosy jumper.

This oversized option worn by Lee Ji Eun (aka IU) is incredibly easy to pull off; wear it with a pencil skirt for meetings or a pair of skinny jeans for casual Fridays.

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This pair of Tommy Hilfiger striped platforms worn by Jessica Jung is the very epitome of summer-ready style.

We can imagine matching it with a white summer dress and panama hat for a leisurely weekend retreat on a sunny island.

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If bright yellow is a tad too in-your-face for your liking, why not consider something more subtle and muted?

Bae Suzy stands out from the airport crowd with this voluminous skirt with lovely yellow and golden accents that make for a great foil to her black top.

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