Yellow is the hue of the summer, and it’s been beaming from the catwalks of all the major designers this season. Creatures of Comfort’s catwalk featured long, billowing shirt-dresses, while Chloé opted for statement-making silhouettes, with dramatically ruffled hems and sleeves adding even more movement to their flouncy short skirts. Tibi went for a sleeker silhouette, using body-clinging fabrics to emphasise the sensuality of their sundresses, though off-the-shoulder necklines and bishop sleeves added some romantically windswept elements.
The now-iconic image of Beyonce twirling and swirling through the streets in a yellow off-the-shoulder ruffled dress was undoubtedly an influence on many a designer, and exposed shoulders and bright yellow ruffles were everywhere – the perfect match of shade and shape. Gucci’s yellow floral dresses featured one-shoulder silhouettes and ruffled draping, while Rosie Assoulin layered structured folds for a chic ensemble with a Bardot neckline.
But it wasn’t just about off-the-shoulder shapes. The joyful femininity of the sunshine, lemony hues makes yellow the perfect colour to pair with ultra-femme silhouettes. The beach-friendly tone makes it the ideal colour for short and flirty rompers and mini-dresses, while it also looks fabulously chic when styled with 1950s glamour.
Look for full-bodied midi skirts for some Betty Draper perfection, and set off the sophisticated air of your ensemble with the perfect dandelion-hued handbag. If you prefer a more modern silhouette that is still feminine and season-appropriate, yellow jumpsuits and caftans have an effortless summer eve cocktail party elegance.
If canary yellow tones are too bright for you, fear not. Mustard and ochre are also an option, and these more mature tones will easily translate into your autumn and winter wardrobe.