Yellow is usually associated with lightness, brightness and almost inevitably with the summer months. However for the fall-winter 2019/2020 collections, designers have decided to embrace the darker side of this color, ambar tones which give an interesting alternative to the usual sombre hues that tend to characterize the coldest months of the year.
If you want to use the color to stand out but aren't ready to wear bright yellow or neon – which have also been suggested for this season – then these darker tones are just the ticket. And it's interesting to stay with the culinary references: on one side is butterscotch, with its brown hues and on the other mustard with its orange undertones. Check out our ideas for incorporating this fashion-forward color into your wardrobe.
The golden hour
You can always count on a good dosis of yellow in the collections of Dries Van Noten and add to that the floral patterns which reflect his love of gardening. These two constants can be found in the floaty dress above, whose floral pattern moves gracefully along the fabric – like the shadow of a rose bush.
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Los tonos ambarinos son una interesante alternativa para las temporadas más frías del año
Asymmetrical ambar
The ambar tone of this loose-fitting, asymmetrical neckline by Oscar De La Renta is an obvious nod to the jewel tone trend that this time of year is famous for. The rich velvet that it's made of gives off a warm glow that will make you the veritable belle of the ball.
Smooth opulence
Talking of jewel tones, the citric color shines with a unique sumptousness from this curly fur cape over a dress of the same material. It comes from the Italian duo Dolce&Gabbana, who never fail to have their finger on the pulse of new trends.
Conservative chic
During cooler seasons, when covering up is the most sensible thing to do, color is a way of giving a lift to any outfit. And there are fewer ways of doing it better than with this pleated yellow dress that Emilia Wickstead includes in her fall collection which turns a demure silhouette into a refreshing choice.
Rebel tone
There's nothing like a leather suit to project a dangerous image. Acne Studios gives the look an interesting twist by styling the jacket short and – you've guessed it – opting for a dark yellow instead of the traditional black look.
Strictly glamorous
The butterscotch vibe is only broken up by pleated details in this Hermès dress, while its narrow silhouette, high boots and belt give it a strictly glamorous look.
Fresh tailoring
This masculine-style suit by the Italian label Salvatore Ferragamo is given a light feel by its toasted yellow tone. The unique way that the sides are gathered up gives it an interesting twist.
Velvet yellow
The velvet from this Self Portrait outfit allows the different tones of dark mustard to be appreciated, while the classic off-the-shoulders style and the puffed short sleeves give an interesting contrast to the dynamic flow of the asymmetrical ruffles.
A new neutral
For their fall-winter 2019-2020 collection, Max Mara left us with a whole palette of colors with the intention that they become the new neutral tones to wear. They took the yellow trend to the extreme with this dark caramel dress that has many pockets – another big trend for this season– combined with boots and brown bags to give it a subtle chromatic transition.
Your outfits don't have to be 100% yellow to get on board this season's major trend. Combine it in various proportions wtih blue, red, brown and the always reliable black and white. It's the best way to show that you are the height of sophistication!