What Color Pants to Wear With Yellow Dress Shirt

Yellow remains popular as an accent color. As you may recall from my article on the psychology of color, yellow is associated with laughter, happiness, optimism and good times. In this article you'll find out how to wear yellow including the colors that go best with this cheery shade.

All the more reason to wear it wholeheartedly. As the world is going through some tough times right now, anything to bring some cheer can only be a good thing. Below are plenty of tips and tricks to help you to put together flattering yellow outfits.

First, you may like to discover which hue of yellow is right for you

How to wear yellow outfits?

If you're going to wear yellow, you will need the perfect yellow clothing and accessories.

yellow shirt

Carmen @carmen_gimeno above looks beautiful in her yellow shirt and floral pants.

Check out these printed wide leg pants from ba&sh, Karen M

illen, Molly Bracken and ECOWISH. Here is a similar shirt (another option here), clutch, sandals and sunglasses.

COS Oversized Printed Silk-Blend Shirt

The perfect yellow top outfit

Yellow can be easily worn as a top. Fabulous with neutral bottoms like blue jeans, white or black.

If solid yellow is too bright for you, then choose a striped one. You can minimize the effect of the yellow by combining your yellow top (like a tank) with a blazer in a more neutral color.

This will still give you the hip vibrancy of yellow without the yellow overpowering you too much.

I love the draped style of this soft yellow tunic (below) which would be ideal if you're looking for a top to wear with leggings or skinny jeans.

LARACE Swing Tunic Top

For a more fitted option, you could choose a yellow wrap top.

Made by Johnny Wrap Front Dolman Top

There are more tops to wear with your leggings in this article on how to wear leggings over 40.

The perfect yellow blouse

Of course, yellow doesn't have to be very bright and "in-your-face". You can go for a much more subtle approach with either a mustard or lemony or pastel yellows.

Look out for options in linen or cotton to keep you cool in the warmer months or go for a beautiful silk shirt in a deeper yellow to create a high-end feel.

Or how about the mustard tie-waist top from Amazon (below) which would look great worn with leggings or skinny jeans.

Romwe Belted Peplum Blouse

The perfect yellow dress outfit

COS Printed Maxi Dress – Fly London Ankle Strap Sandal – YYW Straw Bag – HEIDKRUEGER Woven Rattan Earrings

If you want to make a statement with your yellow, then wearing a yellow dress can be the perfect way to do so.

I'd keep it relatively simple and team with neutrals like blacks, whites, metallics or browns. But, you could, of course, decide to opt for a contrast and wear a color like blue or a pattern like leopard print to bring a touch of the unexpected to your outfit.

A yellow dress could be the perfect option to keep you cool and stylish in summer.

COS Printed Maxi Dress

The perfect yellow blazer

Everyone from No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani to Desperate Housewives actress Eva Longoria has been rocking the yellow blazer trend! It looks great teamed with Breton stripes, blues and whites.

If you already have a striped top and a pair of jeans in your wardrobe, this could be the perfect way to update them.

Many of the blazers I've seen in stores recently have been double-breasted, which can be a tricky style to wear as they can add unwanted width.

However, if you opt for a blazer with nice, clean lines, this can be universally flattering as well as versatile. You can wear over jeans, pants or a dress for a more formal event.

Michel Open Front Blazer

Yellow jackets

To add a pop of color to any outfit, how about choosing a yellow denim jacket rather than the usual blue? Or a yellow moto jacket rather than black?

Tanasha @prettytallstyle above pairs yellow with purple to put together a striking, stylish outfit.

Recreate her outfit with this similar moto jacket, pants, sandals, handbag and earrings.

LifeShe Denim Jacket – Club Monaco Side Button Linen Blend Sundress – DREAM PAIRS Espadrille Sandal – Kate Spade New York Market Stripe Fabric Medium Tote – Stella + Ruby Ava Drop Earrings

LifeShe Denim Jacket

Bellivera Faux Leather Moto Jacket

Yellow sweater

A yellow sweater could be perfect for staying warm on cool summer nights. Simply team with jeans and sneakers or boots.

EDSTAR Batwing Sleeves Sweater

Yellow cardigan

You could also add a yellow cardigan as a cover-up. A longer style will create nice long, lean lines.

LALABEE Open Front Draped Cardigan

The perfect yellow coat

Lauren Ralph Lauren Short Trench Coat – COS Oversized T-Shirt – PAIGE Laurel Canyon High Waist Bootcut Jeans – Fly London Ankle Strap Sandal – Salvatore Ferragamo Travel Leather Tote – Open Edit Geo Link Collar Necklace

If you are not afraid of the color, yellow can look fabulous on a coat.

It will brighten up any darker days in fall and winter and add a ray of sunshine in summer. Yellow looks fabulous with a black and white outfit and makes the overall look really chic!

If you have a summer wedding or event to attend, you could team a monochrome dress with a yellow coat.

A great way to wear a yellow coat can be to opt for a truly classic style like a trench, a leather biker or a duster and to update this through your use of bright, sunny yellow.

Lauren Ralph Lauren Short Trench Coat

The perfect yellow pants outfit

Yellow pants can be a great way to make a casual style statement.

If you don't like yellow too close to your face you may opt for a yellow pair of pants instead. I like to combine mine with neutral colors like white and black, so the color does not overpower me too much.

It you have a black and white top, this would be perfect to match with yellow pants.

A pair of tailored pants could be a good addition to your summer wardrobe. I can see these going with a casual striped or plain tee, or with a silk shirt or blouse for lunch out with friends and family.

Above, I am wearing wearing a linen jacket (another option here) and a pair of pants (another option here) from Massimo Dutti and a shirt from COS (another option here). Check out this similar sneakers, bag, earrings and sunglasses.

Burband Bootcut Dress Pants

The perfect yellow jeans

For a more casual approach to yellow pants, you could always opt for jeans instead.

A crop or skinny style would be perfect for summer. As these will be the hero piece in your outfit, you can keep the rest of your look clean and simple, perhaps pairing with a white shirt or tee, or a striped sweater.

A pale pastel shade of yellow adds subtle color to your outfit. Or could choose a bright yellow like the jeggings (below).

YELETE Basic Five Pocket Stretch Jeggings

The perfect yellow skirt outfit

You could opt for a yellow skirt. I wear my own yellow skirt frequently, either dressed up or down, and take it on most of my vacations.

A yellow skirt looks good teamed with most striped, polka dot or patterned tops.

You can opt for an a-line or fuller style in linen or cotton for a more casual summer look which would be ideal for vacations. Or, look for a piece in satin or silk which would be lovely for more formal events.

Ted Baker London Jaune Asymmetric Twist Skirt

The perfect yellow shoes outfit

I love the sense of fun that wearing brightly colored shoes can bring to an outfit.

Plus, this is such an easy way to update your closet and add a talking point to pieces you already wear.

Shoes can make a big impact to your outfit and adding a bit of yellow here is very hip. Yellow shoes look perfect with neutral outfits or any other outfit that has just a little bit of yellow in it.

You could wear an all navy outfit and add a pop of yellow with your shoes, or add yellow to a monochrome dress for a formal event or a lunch out with friends and family.

Or, you could opt for a pair of yellow sneakers to wear with your jeans.

A pair of yellow sandals with a relatively low block heel could be a good buy for summer as they will be easy to wear and walk in, while adding oomph to your existing closet.

Natalia @odin.stylish.me above wears a neutral outfit and then adds pops of yellow with her shoes and bag.

Steal her look with this similar top (another option here), skirt, sandals, tote, belt and sunglasses.

There are more stylish yellow shoes options for you below.

Tory Burch Minnie Travel Ballet Flat

J. Adams Daisy Block Heel Sandal

SHCRTK Low Top Canvas Sneaker

The perfect yellow accessories to wear with neutrals or your yellow clothing

Genhoo Open Front Blazer – Lafayette 148 New York Perla Reversible Silk Blouse – Mavi Jeans Barcelona High Waist Raw Hem Wide Leg Jeans – BOSTANTEN Leather Bucket Bag – AMARANTOS Kitten Heel Pump – BOCAR Beaded Necklace

If you are not too keen on wearing color but still like to liven up your outfit with a bit of sunshine, then accessorizing is the way to go. It is an excellent way to add color to your outfit and take it to the next level.

You can see yellow is very nice with an all-white outfit or a black and white combination. Just add a yellow bag, belt, scarf or necklace and you're good to go.

This is by far the easiest way to add a bit of yellow to your wardrobe and still get the benefits.

The bag below will elevate any look. It can fit all of your essentials and its design and shape are very classic so you can wear for season after season.

BOSTANTEN Leather Bucket Bag

Or you could opt for a yellow scarf to brighten up your outfits.

Plum Feathers Pashmina Shawl

Colors that go with yellow

So, now that you have your yellow basics sorted, what other colors are you going to wear with them? What are your favorite colors to wear with your yellow? Below are some of my own favorites. Let me know what you think.

Black and yellow outfits

Jamie @moreturquoise above (read her style interview here) shows how you can make your favorite black dress look totally different just by choosing bright shoes and accessories. She adds yellow and red to her look.

Get her look with this similar dress, sandals, belt, bag, sunglasses and earrings.

Outfit 1: COS Printed Maxi Dress – Fly London Ankle Strap Sandal – YYW Straw Bag – HEIDKRUEGER Woven Rattan Earrings

Outfit 2: Breezy Lane Kimono – Hilor One Piece Front Crossover Swimsuit – Sam Edelman Bay Flat Sandal – HEIDKRUEGER Woven Rattan Earrings

Outfit 3: AllSaints Mira Side Ruched Cotton T-Shirt – 7 For All Mankind High Waist Crop Straight Leg Jeans – Fly London Ankle Strap Sandal – Salvatore Ferragamo Travel Leather Tote – Open Edit Geo Link Collar Necklace

Yellow and white outfits

Outfit 1: COS Oversized Printed Silk-Blend Shirt – Wit & Wisdom 'Ab'Solution High Waist Ankle Skinny Pants – DREAM PAIRS Espadrille Sandal – Charming Tailor PU Clutch – Lorsoilyn Raffia Earrings

Outfit 2: LifeShe Denim Jacket – Club Monaco Side Button Linen Blend Sundress – DREAM PAIRS Espadrille Sandal – Kate Spade New York Market Stripe Fabric Medium Tote – Stella + Ruby Ava Drop Earrings

Outfit 3: Beninos 3/4 Sleeve Blazer – Lafayette 148 New York Perla Reversible Silk Blouse – Ted Baker London Jaune Asymmetric Twist Skirt – Fly London Ankle Strap Sandal – Tory Burch Kira Small Chevron Camera Bag – Stella + Ruby Ava Drop Earrings

Blue and yellow outfit

Wearing yellow and blue is a classic combination. Opting for a navy shade is an easy way to get this look. But you could also choose cobalt or paler shade of blue.

Dayle @artfulcitystyle above (read her style interview here) teams teal with yellow. You can choose any shade of blue to go with your yellow.

Recreate her look with this similar top, jeans, sandals (another option here), necklace and bracelets.

Outfit 1: COS Belted T-Shirt Dress – Wit & Wisdom Jeggings – AMARANTOS Kitten Heel Pump – Tory Burch Kira Small Chevron Camera Bag – BOCAR Beaded Necklace

Outfit 2: Genhoo Open Front Blazer – Lafayette 148 New York Perla Reversible Silk Blouse – Mavi Jeans Barcelona High Waist Raw Hem Wide Leg Jeans – BOSTANTEN Leather Bucket Bag – AMARANTOS Kitten Heel Pump – BOCAR Beaded Necklace

Outfit 3: EDSTAR Batwing Sleeves Sweater – Modegal Satin Midi Skirt – DREAM PAIRS Ballet Flat – FashionPuzzle Envelope Clutch Bag – HEIDKRUEGER Woven Rattan Earrings

With an unexpected bright pop of color

Of course, you could always team your yellow with other bright colors.

Outfit 1: LifeShe Denim Jacket – COS Racer-Neck Midi Dress – DREAM PAIRS Ballet Flat – BOSTANTEN Leather Bucket Bag – HEIDKRUEGER Woven Rattan Earrings

Outfit 2: EDSTAR Batwing Sleeves Sweater – BOSS Talengo Wide Leg Linen Blend Trousers – Fly London Ankle Strap Sandal – Salvatore Ferragamo Travel Leather Tote – HEIDKRUEGER Woven Rattan Earrings

Outfit 3: Lauren Ralph Lauren Short Trench Coat – COS Oversized T-Shirt – PAIGE Laurel Canyon High Waist Bootcut Jeans – Fly London Ankle Strap Sandal – Salvatore Ferragamo Travel Leather Tote – Open Edit Geo Link Collar Necklace

A capsule wardrobe featuring yellow

Below is a capsule wardrobe featuring yellow, which puts together many of the clothes and accessories used above. There are 9 outfits here, but you could easily mix and match to create plenty of different combinations.

shop some of the items above here:

Read our ultimate guide to creating a capsule wardrobe that works best for you.

More yellow fashion inspiration for you

We created different yellow capsule wardrobes in the past which we still like to share with you.

Although these exact items are no longer available in stores, these capsule wardrobes will still give you lots of ideas on how to add yellow to your wardrobe.

You may even be able to recreate these looks with items already in your wardrobe.

Do you already have some yellow outfits in your wardrobe? How would you style the color yellow? I'd love to know in the comments below.

Continue reading:

1. How To Wear Red – Your Comprehensive Guide On Wearing The Color Of Love!
2. How To Wear Orange? 7 Color Combinations To Get You Started!
3. Can You Wear Beige Over 40?

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