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3 Ways to Wear Fall 2018’s Biggest Color Trend

Styling tips for one of fall's most ambitious footwear looks.
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A yellow checked slingback at Stockholm Fashion Week in August.
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From Fendi‘s Western kicks and Gucci’s velvet pumps to Versace’s homage to “Clueless” and Valentino’s elegant shapes, yellow became a surprising color trend for the fall ’18 season, an atypical color for autumn and one that requires a bit more risk taking to execute.

Here are three ways to actually wear the hue in real life this season:

1. Clash it with fall’s plethora of plaid

Take a page straight from Fendi’s fall ’18 runway show and clash its yellow Western boot with a plaid or check in a gray tone.

zara plaid top fall 2018
Zara plaid topCourtesy of Zara

zara fall 2018 plaid pants
Zara plaid pantsCourtesy of Zara
clergerie zora heel yellow shoes fall 2018
Clergerie Zora heel.Courtesy of Zappos

 

2. Temper it with a neutral top and denim

For anyone looking to take just a small sartorial risk, the easiest way to wear the bold hue is to keep the rest of the look neutral. Pair a yellow sandal with a pair of jeans in a classic denim wash with an updated hemline and keep the top to a neutral t-shirt, blouse or light sweater for a transitional look.

r13 jeans fall 2018 yellow trend
R13 high waisted cropped distressed denim.Courtesy of Farfetch

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topshop yellow shoes fall 2018
Topshop Gainor block heel.Courtesy of Nordstrom

 

3. Wear a midi dress to show them off

The silhouette that continues to trend, the mid dress has a hemline that’s perfect for showing off a statement shoe in a loud color, and it feels the most current when paired with a boot for fall. Choose either a contrasting color for an advanced-level look, or choose a darker hue in a modest print to let the shoes read loud and clear.

ganni dress fall 2018
Ganni Rometty floral georgette dress.Courtesy of Nordstrom
fendi fall 2018 yellow trend
Fendi embossed boots.Courtesy of Farfetch
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