How to Tone Down Bright Yellow Shoes

Fluorescent brights to more mellow yellows, a pair of shoes in this citrus hue can’t help their overpowering shine. So it’s up to the right clothes and styling suggestions to find a balanced way to incorporate yellow shoes into an ensemble. Color code correctly and lemon-colored footwear will be your favorite kind.

Tone down the acidity of yellow sneakers, flats and sandals to reach a sartorial equilibrium.

Denim Dose

Blue and yellow are complementary colors, AKA a perfect combination to subdue an almost neon-yellow sneaker. Pair sunny sneaks with dark denim blue jeans— the coolness of the blue will temper the hot yellow. And don’t worry about looking juvenile in these primary colors. The sleek leather and refined denim keep the shades in check.

Neutral Nod

A gloriously golden-yellow sandal shouldn’t steal your style spotlight. Do a strappy pair justice, while putting them in their place, with a black and white outfit. For women, wear neutral pieces like white culottes and a black crop top to ground the gold shoes. Men, a pair of black jeans and a white T-shirt can have the same effect.

Pastel Ease

A more muted yellow in a rich and buttery shade automatically takes the color down a notch. A pair of yellow boots will look soft and luxe against other pastel shades. Ladies, a sherbet orange dress with yellow boots will make for a chic citrus look. Men, try your suede, creamy yellow desert boots with light tan khakis and a baby blue button-down.

Tame your yellow shoes with color theory. Even this bright hue is no match for your style skills.

Yellow shoes meet their match with just the right outfit pairings.

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