No More Debating: This Shoe Colour Makes Yellow Dresses and Skirts Look Their Prettiest
I don’t know about you, but when the butter yellow trend first made its way onto the scene earlier this season, I was sceptical. Sorbet shades have never been my strong suit, and I had no idea how to incorporate such a delicate hue into my wardrobe. Truthfully? That uncertain feeling never quite went away. I’ve grown accustomed to seeing it, sure, but it still doesn’t feel entirely natural for me to wear myself.
So, I was grateful when, today, I spotted Olivia Dean stepping onto Centre Court for the 2025 Wimbledon Championships in the very shade I’ve struggled with, styled so easily it's actually changed my perspective on it entirely.
Rather than defaulting to a classic black shoe—which could have looked too harsh against the softness of her delicate yellow dress—Dean chose a subtler route. She slipped into a cream pair of heels that complemented the summery tone perfectly. Soft, light and tonal, her footwear added elegance without overpowering the look.
The rest of her outfit followed suit, styled with a deep chocolate brown handbag—another shade I often think looks particularly elegant when worn with yellow—and finished with Daisy's Apollo Earrings (£99) and sleek tortoiseshell sunglasses. Dean's outfit felt fresh yet refined, and right at home amidst the polished charm of Wimbledon.
If you're ready to give butter yellow a go (or simply want a versatile summer shoe), keep scrolling to shop my favourite cream shoe available now.
Shop Cream Shoes and Yellow Dresses:
Nobody's Child
Butter Yellow Colorado Midi Dress
A style you can dress up or down with ease.
Zara
Heeled Shoes With Strap
Shop these while they're on sale.
H&M
Smocked Seersucker Dress
This dress also comes in a pretty blue hue.
These slip-on flats are destined to sell out.
Reformation
Petites Britney Satin Dress
Occasion season is calling.
Style with socks for a pretty, preppy finish.
Self-Portrait
Taffeta Midi Dress
Embrace summer elegance with a full-skirted dress.
Next
Bone Square Toe Ballerinas
The square-toe finish gives these such an elevated edge.
Nobody's Child
Stone Drop Waist Lupin Midi Dress
The drop waistline ticks off another major 2025 trend.
Saint Laurent
Romy Leather Mules
The peep-toe shoe trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.
This dress will pair perfectly with kitten heels or flats especially.
Jil Sander
Leather Slingback Sandals
Style these with a swishy skirt or pair with casual jeans.
POSSE
Essie Fringed Linen Maxi Dress
The ruffle hemline on this bandeau dress looks so pretty on.
Mango
Leather Heeled Sandal With Crossed Straps
The sculptural heel lends these such an elevated edge.
Staud
Phare One-Shoulder Cotton Maxi Dress
The draped, asymmetric top of this dress will look particularly stylish with an updo.
Aeyde
Melody Leather Flip Flops
Casual flip-flops are just about the only shoes I want to wear this summer.
