3 Fresh Ways to Wear Yellow This Spring
True, the shade can be scary. Here's how to wear it without fear.
By Clarissa Cruz and Jessica Silvester
Photo: Ben Goldstein/Studio D
Accessories
A little yellow goes a long way. "It’s sunny, bright, and optimistic," says O’s creative director Adam Glassman.
Bracelets, Guy & Eva, $47 each; GuyAndEva.com. Cross-body bag, Rebecca Minkoff, $225; Saks.com. Work bag, Lulu's, $43; LuLus.com.
Bracelets, Guy & Eva, $47 each; GuyAndEva.com. Cross-body bag, Rebecca Minkoff, $225; Saks.com. Work bag, Lulu's, $43; LuLus.com.
Photo: Ben Goldstein/Studio D
Evening
The freshest way to wear yellow is for evening, where it's unexpected and striking in a sea of black.
Dress, Theia, $1,995; Neiman Marcus, 800-365-7989. Earrings, Rarities by Carol Brodie, $330; HSN.com. Clutch, Kotur, $650; Neiman Marcus, 800-365-7989. Shoes, Edmundo Castillo, $685; Saks.com.
Dress, Theia, $1,995; Neiman Marcus, 800-365-7989. Earrings, Rarities by Carol Brodie, $330; HSN.com. Clutch, Kotur, $650; Neiman Marcus, 800-365-7989. Shoes, Edmundo Castillo, $685; Saks.com.
Photo: Ben Goldstein/Studio D
Bottoms
If you're wary of yellow close to your face, pants or a skirt are a safer bet. Avoid yellow tops with black—unless you like the road safety sign look.
Pants, Sportmax, $395; 212-674-1817. Blouse, Calvin Klein, $65; Macy's, 800-622-9748. Blazer, H&M, $50; HM.com for stores. Clutch, Kate Spade New York, $298; KateSpade.com. Wedges, Jimmy Choo, $595; JimmyChoo.com.
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Pants, Sportmax, $395; 212-674-1817. Blouse, Calvin Klein, $65; Macy's, 800-622-9748. Blazer, H&M, $50; HM.com for stores. Clutch, Kate Spade New York, $298; KateSpade.com. Wedges, Jimmy Choo, $595; JimmyChoo.com.
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From the April 2012 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine