Just the other day, I purchased a cute cropped sweatshirt from Anthropologie in a color I never thought I’d buy, especially as a brunette with a medium tan skin tone. You see, this butter yellow trend is popping up everywhere—on the runway, on your manicure, and in home decor and cooking appliances. And there’s a reason. This summery hue oozes comfort and evokes the youthful nostalgia of a summer evening spent with bare feet in the grass and the fresh smell of hydrangeas in the air. So, I made the purchase, and have to admit that this color looks really good with a tan.
If you’re thinking of adding the warm butter cream tone to your summer wardrobe, now’s the time to do so. This colorway can be found in dresses, shorts, maxi skirts, and tees, and the shade has been adopted by nearly every name-brand retailer, including Amazon. You can find a ton of butter yellow wardrobe essentials at affordable prices, including a few designer dupes—all $50 and under.
Butter Yellow Fashion at Amazon
- Zesica Square Neck Short Puff Sleeve Midi Dress, $50
- Megfie Pleated Peplum Sleeveless Babydoll Shirt, $30
- Ezcosplay Bohemian Beach Maxi Skirt, $26 (was $27)
- Ohhettm Two-Piece Vacation Shorts Set, $16 with coupon (was $20)
- Volemo Mock Neck Bubble Mini Dress, $41
- Suuksess Off-the-Shoulder Sleeveless Tank, $26 (was $35)
- Dokotoo Off-The-Shoulder Summer Dress, $30 (was $37)
- Wiholl Cap-Sleeve Basic Tee, $15
- Miyieonz Flowy Lace Ruffle Shorts, $26
- Hragc High Waisted Ruffle Mini Skort, $29
Zesica Square Neck Short Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
Amazon
This show-stopping dress by Zesica is about as feminine as it gets. It features short bouffant sleeves that can be worn off the shoulder, a flattering ruched bodice, and a tiered midi skirt. The square neck pairs well with a simple necklace, and the midi design can be worn with sneakers, for a dressed-down look, or heeled sandals, for an evening soiree. This flowy beach party dress is made of 100 percent rayon and can be machine washed and line dried, making it a no-fuss option for summer.
It’s also a great photoshoot-worthy dress. One five-star reviewer said the dress made her feel “super confident” during her newborn shoot and that it was “super flattering on [her] postpartum body.”
Megfie Pleated Peplum Sleeveless Babydoll Shirt
Amazon
I’m loving this butter yellow babydoll shirt and can totally see pairing it with ripped jean shorts for a carefree summer vibe. Made from 85 percent cotton and 15 percent modal, this high-quality garment has a lightweight feel and is soft on the skin. The pleated neckline adds a touch of interest, and the flowy drape of the hemline hides the aftermath of a beachside lobster feed. Plus, if yellow’s not your thing, this top comes in 15 other summery colors, including white to match just about any ensemble.
Ezcosplay Bohemian Beach Maxi Skirt
Amazon
This bohemian maxi skirt looks like a Free People design—but for a fraction of the price! This polyester-cotton blend swing skirt features a flat elastic waistband, a lined skirt (the lining hits at the knee), and a bias-faced hem that gives it a ruffled look. Unlike other options from designer brands, Ezcoplay’s material is lightweight, airy, and semi-opaque (that’s why there’s a lining), so it won’t weigh you down. One Amazon shopper backed this up, saying, “I purchased this to wear to an event, but it’s so light and versatile it could easily become a casual, warm-weather staple.” Plus, there are 20 colors.
Ohhettm Two-Piece Vacation Shorts Set
Amazon
Two-piece sets are all the rage, and finding one for just $16 is unheard of! This lacy embroidered option features a cropped, cinched-bottom top and pull-on elastic-waist shorts, making it a comfy style for the beach or vacation. It’s also easy enough to grab and go for a trip to the store (in style, of course) or for a casual jaunt to sip cocktails outdoors or listen to music in the park. This set comes in butter yellow, plus seven other vibrant colors, and boasts a high-waisted design and not-too-short shorts.
Check out my other butter yellow picks, including a basic tank, boxer shorts, and a high-waisted tennis or pickleball skirt (because you have to look good on the courts, too).
Volemo Mock Neck Bubble Mini Dress
Amazon
Suuksess Off-the-Shoulder Sleeveless Tank
Amazon
Dokotoo Off-The-Shoulder Summer Dress
Amazon
Wiholl Cap-Sleeve Basic Tee
Amazon
Miyieonz Flowy Lace Ruffle Shorts
Amazon
Hragc High Waisted Ruffle Mini Skort
Amazon
Stelle Women High-Waisted Tennis/Pickleball Skirt
Amazon
RoseSeek Striped Drawstring Elastic Waist Shorts
Amazon
Willit Athletic Running Shorts
Amazon
Vintage America Roll Cuff Bermuda Short
Amazon
Suuksess Seamless Workout Set
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