The sun’s out — on the runways at least. A deluge of yellow — ranging from soft, pastel tones to punchy, attention-grabbing ones and orange and gold-infused shades — have been spotted in the Spring/Summer 2019 shows. Labels such as Versace, Escada, Oscar de la Renta, Sonia Rykiel and Carolina Herrera took the cheery hue to the next level, incorporating it in trench coats, flowy dresses, tops, accessories and more.
A further sign that it’s a key trend: Pantone announced that a marigold called Aspen Gold is the yellow for the season, ahead of Fashion Week.
We must be honest though, yellow can be a daunting colour to pull off. Besides the fact that it’s an in-your-face statement-making shade (which makes those who prefer a more muted look balk), there is also a myth that Asians can’t pull off yellow because it can make you look sallow. But we disagree. You can wear yellow — but the shade that’s complimentary to you will depend on your skin tone. If you have a cool skintone, you’d suit cooler yellows such as neon and pale yellow, while if you have a warm skintone, you would look good with brighter and more orange-leaning yellows. Neutral skin tones of course, have the luxury of opting for either.
Long story short, there’s no need to avoid yellow entirely. We love this bold and vivacious hue, which is why we’ve gathered five easy peasy ways you can incorporate it into your everyday wardrobe.
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