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It's Officially a Butter-Yellow Summer—27 of the Chicest Finds at Zara, Nordstrom, and J.Crew

By Swedan Margen

It's Officially a Butter-Yellow Summer—27 of the Chicest Finds at Zara, Nordstrom, and J.Crew
Fashion collage featuring Olympia Gayot, Jordan Risa, and Chloe Butler wearing chic summer outfits with butter-yellow pieces like linen pants, a shoulder bag, a crewneck sweater, and skirt.

One thing is certain: When a color trend is going strong, editors notice. At this point, you have likely noticed it as well. Butter-yellow goodness is everywhere. Fashion people have adopted the pretty hue to be the color of the summer, and retailers have come prepared for the takeover. Three brands, in particular, that have an excellent selection of butter-yellow picks are Zara, Nordstrom, and J.Crew.

I did a deep dive on each site and came up with a stellar list of standouts to get you through the season in style, whether you want to subtly incorporate the color or go full-on. Below, you'll find everything from pretty dresses to linen separates, cool bags, chic shoes, elevated basics, and more. Keep scrolling to shop 27 chic butter-yellow pieces for summer from Zara, Nordstrom, and J.Crew.

Olympia Gayot, creative director and head of design for J.Crew, poses for a mirror selfie in her office wearing a knit striped shirt, a long pendant necklace, a shirt tied around her waist, butter-yellow linen pants, and flat sandals.
New Soleil Pant in Linen

J.Crew

New Soleil Pant in Linen

J.Crew aced it with these linen pants.

Austine Johnny Collar Sleeveless Top

Reformation

Austine Johnny Collar Sleeveless Top

Quick—this is selling out fast.

Meggan Ankle Strap Sandal

Nordstrom

Meggan Ankle Strap Sandal

Satin Effect Foulard Dress

ZARA

Satin Effect Foulard Dress

Dakota Vest

& Other Stories

Dakota Vest

Perfect with jeans, skirts, or shorts.

Sameena Bow Knot Faux Leather Shoulder Bag

Topshop

Sameena Bow Knot Faux Leather Shoulder Bag

Mathilde Cap-Sleeve Dress in Luster Canvas

j.crew

Mathilde Cap-Sleeve Dress in Luster Canvas

Sam High Waist Ankle Wide Leg Twill Pants

Wit & Wisdom

Sam High Waist Ankle Wide Leg Twill Pants

Asymmetrical Ruched T-Shirt

ZARA

Asymmetrical Ruched T-Shirt

Obsessed with the neckline.

Influencer Jordan Risa takes a walking selfie while eating an ice cream cone wearing a butter-yellow shoulder bag, white tube top, and ivory linen skirt.
Elongated Shoulder Bag

ZARA

Elongated Shoulder Bag

Bias Cut Satin Midi Skirt

Nordstrom

Bias Cut Satin Midi Skirt

Cotton Strappy Jumpsuit

ZARA

Cotton Strappy Jumpsuit

Serina Sneaker

Dolce Vita

Serina Sneaker

Retro sneakers are trending.

Vintage Jersey Classic-Fit Crewneck T-Shirt

J.Crew

Vintage Jersey Classic-Fit Crewneck T-Shirt

Christy Rib Tank

I'll be wearing this on repeat.

The Favorite Strapless Maxi Dress

Favorite Daughter

The Favorite Strapless Maxi Dress

Michaela Mary Jane Flat

Sam Edelman

Michaela Mary Jane Flat

So many styling possibilities.

Étienne Oversized Shirt in Lightweight Oxford

J.Crew

Étienne Oversized Shirt in Lightweight Oxford

I want this in every color.

British influencer Chloe Butler poses next a white wall and palm trees wearing a butter-yellow crewneck sweater, butter-yellow cutout skirt, a brown shoulder bag, and flat brown flip-flop sandals.
Organic Cotton Midi Skirt

Damson Madder

Organic Cotton Midi Skirt

Okay, it's more lemon yellow, but it's too chic to pass up.

Passoni Lemon Cardigan

Princess Polly

Passoni Lemon Cardigan

Bring on the compliments.

High-Waisted Linen Shorts

ZARA

High-Waisted Linen Shorts

Belerose Slide Sandal

ALDO

Belerose Slide Sandal

Sabrina Carpenter comes to mind.

Linen Knit Top
Stella Mary Jane Flat

Le Monde Beryl

Stella Mary Jane Flat

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J.Crew

Harbor Short in Linen

The whole look is a winner.

Asymmetric Drape Sleeveless Top

& Other Stories

Asymmetric Drape Sleeveless Top

Zw Collection Embroidered Pleated Dress

ZW Collection

Embroidered Pleated Dress

This one is guaranteed to sell out.

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