How to incorporate hints of yellow into your outfit

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Not all yellows have to be bright
When you think of yellow, you might picture a bold neon shade. Remember, you can also pick less vibrant yellows that are more pastel and less mustard.
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A dash of colour with a monochrome palette
Going all monochrome? Accessorise with some colour -- a yellow bag, for instance, will add plenty of character.
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Under my umbrella
Nothing screams joy and happiness more than a bright yellow umbrella when it's pouring with rain. Brighten up a gloomy day when you carry one of these around.
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Tasteful prints
Start small with some simple prints on an elegant pencil skirt. This will ensure you look smart and professional while still giving your outfit a bit of cheeky colour.
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Yellow + blue
Nautical shades of blue and white go very well with bright yellows, so chuck a handy little clutch with your sailor colours.
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Accessorise a plain outfit
A yellow bag pairs well with an outfit that its relatively neutral.
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Yellow on black
A large yellow clutch will spruce up an all-black outfit by creating the illusion of a "statement piece".
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Yellow socks
Perhaps a little daring, but if you can pull off the socks-and-sandals look, we suggest a yellow + black combo.
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Tinted glasses
Tinted shades are all the rage right now - from silver to blue to pink. Try a pair of yellow ones to see everything in a sunny-side up way.
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Short shorts
You can't have too many bright coloured shorts. Add a pair of adorable yellow ones to your collection!
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Warm colours
Make your colours count by wearing a maxi skirt in warm shades like orange, pink and yellow, and top it off with a bright yellow handbag.
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Dress up
If your dress is much too bright, opt for a coat in a cool blue colour that will balance out the harshness of the yellow.
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Against earthy tones
Contrary to what you might think, yellows pair well with earthy colours like brown and tan!
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Shoes galore
When you think of wearing heeled pumps, you probably don't think of donning bright yellow ones. Well, we're here to tell you that they look absolutely killer when you are out on the streets.
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Block colours
Fill your ensemble with various pieces in block colours to look professional and put-together.
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Scarf it up
Cold in the office? Try a scarf. Not just any old scarf. A banana yellow one. Everyone's bound to notice and make a comment!
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Go bananas
We love the idea of yellow prints, even if they're a little bit ridiculous.
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Accessorise to the nines
Big yellow bag? Check. Snazzy hat? Check. Time to go shopping.
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Off the shoulder
Not in the mood to carry around a clutch? No problem.
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So, you're thinking of injecting some out-of-this-world colour into your everyday fashion. You like the thought of yellow making an appearance. But, how do you incorporate this super-sunshine colour into your outfits without looking like you've decided to give your wardrobe a major overhaul? Well, just wear hints of yellow here and there instead of don larger pieces. And play around with different shades - you don't have to stick to banana yellow all the time!

Need some inspiration from our favourite street style goddesses? Head up to the gallery to check out just how you can add a dash of yellow to your daily outfits.

Angela Goh

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