10 Ways To Style Yellow Shoes For A Fun Pop Of Color
“And it was all yellow.” Maybe not all, but the shoes in these gorgeous outfits are! Here are 10 fabulous ideas for what to wear with yellow shoes.
Yellow is probably the last color anyone thinks to add to their shoe closet, but these outfits will likely change your mind. Luxury brands like LOEWE and Bottega Veneta have been instrumental in introducing color to the luxury market – before this, popular accessories were mostly in neutral colors.
If you’ve been scrolling Pinterest & TikTok to see what the “fashion girlies” are wearing, you’ll find that most opt for accessories and shoes in bright colors, and what would be better than yellow? Particularly if you usually wear neutral outfits, yellow is a wonderful color that matches the cool tones of black, grey, and white.
If you’re convinced about buying a pair of yellow shoes but have no idea how to wear them – here are 10 fun outfit ideas.
What To Wear With Yellow Shoes
1. Grey Monochrome
An approachable way to style the pop of yellow shoes is with a neutral outfit. Grey works well if you opt for a shade of the color with warm undertones, as they will match the undertones of yellow.
Break up the colors with a white shirt or tee which will ensure the overall look isn’t too overwhelming. Yellow sneakers made a great statement for comfortable outfits that are still trendy.
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Cinq a Sept
Lurex Pinstripe Toni Skirt
At Revolve
Onitsuka Tiger
Mexico 66 Slip-On
At FarFetch
2. Cargo Pants
Cargo pants, like jeans, are almost neutral in an outfit. You can wear them with anything (yellow shoes included) and it’ll always work.
This outfit will work perfectly if your top or purse also has an element of yellow in the design to tie everything together.
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superdown
x Maggie MacDonald Beck Cargo Pants
At Revolve
Autry
Medalist Low Sneakers
At Nordstrom
3. Barbie Pink
Pink and yellow pair together beautifully, owed to both having warm undertones. This combination works perfectly for a vacation outfit if you want to wear yellow shoes.
For a summer night-out look, pair a pink mini dress with strappy yellow heels – as high as you can handle. If it’s towards the end of summer, wear an oversized blazer for the chilly evenings.
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BLANKNYC
Blazer
At Revolve
Black Suede Studio
Arielle Sandals
At Nordstrom
4. Florals
Floral patterns will nearly always have an element of yellow in the design, making them perfect for the summer months.
If you’re going on a European summer vacation, opt for a pair of yellow ballet pumps to combat the cobblestone streets. For colorful outfits like this, go for a no-makeup makeup look, with slicked-back hair.
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petit moments
Celeste Necklace
At Revolve
Mansur Gavriel
Dream Ballerina Flats
At Nordstrom
5. Neutrals
Neutrals are often misunderstood. The general rule is that you shouldn’t be wearing more than two colors at the same time, but this outfit proves this isn’t true.
The reason it works is that the undertones of all the elements are warm, and so they still have a common thread to tie them together. This is a perfect cozy fall-winter outfit and lets the yellow sneakers really stand out.
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Helsa
Lesa Pants
At Revolve
Nike
Cortez TXT Sneakers
At Nordstrom
6. Denim Jeans
Like cargo pants, jeans are neutral in any outfit, and so work beautifully with statement yellow shoes. This is great if you want to incorporate your shoes into a smart work outfit.
Pair your jeans with yellow ballet flats and a checked blazer – it’ll look chic and tailored but still fashion-forward.
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MANGO
Houndstooth Check Blazer
At Nordstrom
Manolo Blahnik
Satin Point-toe Flats
At Net-A-Porter
7. Graphic Tee
Graphic t-shirts are a wonderful way to incorporate color into the rest of your outfit. Look for a t-shirt with the color you want to add using your accessory.
Take a leaf out of Carrie Bradshaw’s book and pair your t-shirt with a flowing maxi skirt and heels to look chic enough to make heads turn.
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Free People
Tiered Poplin Maxi Skirt
At Nordstrom
Roger Vivier
Pointed Toe Slingback Pump
At Nordstrom
8. White Tee
White t-shirts similar to jeans are perfect blank canvases for yellow shoes. Pair it with blue jeans and a leather jacket or bomber jacket for an easy fashion-forward look.
This is the perfect outfit to wear on vacation if you’ll be sightseeing, and want to look cute for pictures, but also need to be comfortable for a day of walking.
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Citizens of Humanity
Annina Trousers
At Revolve
Adidas
Gazelle Indoor Sneakers
At FarFetch
9. All Yellow
For those who aren’t scared to go for a statement look to wear with yellow shoes, a monochrome yellow outfit could be the way to go. A yellow dress, co-ord, or jumpsuit makes this easier as you won’t need to worry about finding the same shade of yellow to wear together.
The warm tones of yellow lends itself to being worn with gold metals, and so it’s the perfect excuse to get out your big gold earrings.
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Christian Louboutin
Me Dolly Peep Toe Slide Sandals
At Nordstrom
SHASHI
Tsuki Hoops
At Revolve
10. White Button-Down
When in doubt, a white button-down will never serve you wrong. This classic, tailored shirt works perfectly with the fun, sometimes casual, vibes of a pair of yellow shoes.
Pair this with a pair of jeans or cargo pants to let your shoes be the star of the show. During the colder months, you can layer this with a knitted vest or cardigan.
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AGOLDE
Recycled Leather Pants
At Nordstrom
Prada
Loop Bouquet Pointed Toe Flats
At Nordstrom
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