‘I can’t believe it’s New Look!’ The celeb-loved trend that’s all over the high street – and fashion pros are obsessed
NO colour makes you feel summery quite like yellow.
This season, the shade du jour is less garish or highlighter, and more muted and soft.
Buttermilk yellow was backed by catwalk designers Bottega Veneta, Louis Vuitton and Loewe and worn by fashion icons Jourdan Dunn and Hailey Bieber.
And the good news is, the expensive-looking shade is all over the high street.
Here, the Fabulous Fashion Team shows how they’ll be looking utterly butterly this summer with these sunshine buys.
Emily Regan, 24, Fashion Assistant
- Dress, £89, Nobody’s Child – BUY NOW
- Sandals, £15.99, New Look – BUY NOW
- Sunglasses, £3.50, Primark – BROWSE HERE
- Bag, £40, Debenhams – BUY NOW
I am totally obsessed with this new trend and eagerly embraced it.
Recently, I’ve been making an effort to wear more colour and have built up a nice collection of vibrant summer dresses that I love.
I’m especially fond of puff sleeves, so this buttermilk-yellow midi- dress from online brand, Nobody’s Child, is the perfect addition to my wardrobe.
The broderie anglaise detailing sets this dress apart, and its square neckline and adjustable string tie detailing make it super-flattering.
I’ve completed the look with leopard-print sandals, as I enjoy mixing prints with colour, and a pair of orange-lens sunglasses for an everyday look.
However, you could also dress it up with heels and a clutch bag for a summer wedding or a day at the races.
Tracey Lea Sayer, 52, Fashion Director
- Jacket, £62, Next – BUY NOW
- Trousers, £29, Next – BUY NOW
- Sandals, £69, Jones The Bootmaker – BUY NOW
- Bag, £95, Cos – BUY NOW
- Vest, £19, Arket – BUY NOW
This is the sort of colour I have steered clear of all my life, so how come this summer it feels so right?
I blame Aligne, the British sustainable brand that is made in the heart of London.
Its Cornish-ice-cream-coloured tailoring went viral on Instagram a few months ago, and since then the high street has gone crazy for this pale-yellow hue.
This month, I shot this Rochelle Humes for Next two-piece for my Fashion Director’s Edit featured in Fabulous magazine.
The cut of the jacket is so modern – it’s oversized but nipped at the waist – teamed with easy-to-wear drawstring trousers.
I thought it would be a really expensive look, but it’s actually a bargain at £91 for both.
Clemmie Fieldsend, 34, Fashion Editor
- Earrings, £99, Amelia Scott – BUY NOW
- Dress, £35.99, New Look – BUY NOW
- Shoes, £90, Charles & Keith – BUY NOW
- Blazer, £47, Next – BUY NOW
- Sunglasses, £16, Next – BUY NOW
As someone who mostly lives in monochrome, yellow is a little out of my comfort zone, but the softer, more subtle shade of buttermilk has me hooked.
It makes an outfit look expensive without shelling out.
And after such a strong influence from the catwalk , I’m thrilled to see the colour all over the high street – and I love this dress from New Look.
The colour, the pin-sharp pleats, the fluidity – it’s ticking so many boxes for me.
You can use the tie to accentuate your waist, but on a hot, sunny day I’m all for billowy, breezy silhouettes, and this hybrid dress gives me just that.
I can’t believe it’s New Look and £35.99, as it looks and feels so premium.
I’ve paired it with a white blazer and matching white accessories that I’ll be wearing for work as well as for a wedding I have in a few weeks.
How to dress in a heatwave
SUMMER is finally here with temperatures soaring this weekend, but it has been so long since we dressed for the warmer weather - what should we wear?The Sun’s fashion team is here to help with a cut-out-and-keep guide to heatwave attire.
Clemmie Fieldsend and Abby McHale reveal the ultimate dos and don’ts so that you never suffer from unsightly tan lines, sweaty patches or wardrobe malfunctions again.
Cover up
While you might be tempted to put on your skimpiest outfit when the mercury rises above 25C, it has actually been proven that staying covered up can keep you cooler.
We’re not saying wear your winter coat and wrap up. You should wear a light breathable fabric such as cotton – look for flowy midi skirts, dresses or wide leg trousers which will billow and create a nice cool breeze for you as you walk.
Prepare for extremes
With our unpredictable weather, it’s not uncommon to see either someone in hotpants with goose-pimpled legs after an unexpected downpour, or at the other end of the spectrum, someone still wearing their winter tights in 30C heat. When you’re on the fence, opt for a loose co-ord that will keep you cool but not expose you to the elements if it rains.
Wear shorts
Yes, you can wear shorts – and at any age. The key is getting the length just right and longer shorts are all the rage this year. Short shorts are of course allowed but they won’t make you any cooler. If anything, micro-shorts can make you feel hotter. Plus, they are wedgie inducing, often too tight and often show off rather too much bum cheek.
Wear white
White is not the easiest to keep clean but it is the best shade for a heatwave, and looks effortlessly chic. It doesn’t absorb light like black but instead, reflects it. It’s also a shade that never goes out of style. If you do get the odd suncream smear on your whites, quickly dab with hand soap and water, rub in with a brush and then wash as normal.
Don’t show bra straps
Whilst everyone wants to wear strappy clothing in the summer, there really is nothing classy about your bra straps being on show – especially when they’re the opposite colour to your top. Instead, if you are plumping for a strappy top, stick a strapless bra underneath.
Don’t attempt a boob tube
The boob tube has got to be one of the most faffy and unflattering pieces of clothing you can own. Yes, you will avoid shoulder strap tan lines, but you will spend the whole day pulling your top up and trying to keep your boobs in place. Come evening, you will have grubby fingerprints all over and will have no doubt experienced the odd nip slip.
Don’t choose espadrilles
Espadrille wedges were once Kate Middleton’s go-to summer shoe but they have well and truly fallen off the fashion wagon. While noughties ballet flats are back, the espadrille is yet to have its revival. It’s one of those fashion items that Gen Z won’t be seen dead in, and have even dubbed ‘the granny sandal’. For now, opt for a ballet flat or a sandal.
Don’t wear crochet
The crochet trend is nice enough and while it looks great on the likes of Love Island presenter Maya Jama, it’s simply not practical. If the sun is out, chances are, you’ll end up with tragic tan lines like a mosaic. Plus, it’s essentially knitwear – hot and itchy. For men, knitted polos have also crept into the fashion fold, masquerading as summer wear but they are made from synthetic materials and induce swear. Wear at your own risk.