Spring is almost here and I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am to wear bright colors again! It seems that this winter has been especially long. For those of us on the East Coast, we’re even getting a blizzard today. But rest assured, Spring is on the way and with it comes a slew of bright, bold fashion colors.

One color in particular was all over the runways at the most recent fashion weeks: Yellow was a designer darling, showing up in countless looks. Based on its fashion week appearance, the color will be everywhere this year — I’ve already seen yellow popping up in stores.

Despite its beauty, I’m sure we can all relate to what I like to call the “yellow dilemma.” Yellow is a vibrant color that’s perfect for Spring and Summer, but nevertheless it presents its styling challenges. It’s often hard to find flattering pieces in yellow and even more difficult to create outfits that match. 

Worry not because today I’m showing you how to wear yellow, without looking cartoony or over-the-top! Here are three outfits to get you started:

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Casual Chic: Navy and Mustard

Products: Cardigan – Mango, Sunglasses – MLC Eyewear (Groupon), Tote – Topshop (Nordstrom), Top – Nads Shoes, Watch – Fossil (Jomashop), Loafers – Gap, Legging Pants – Uniqlo, Perfume – Marc Jacobs (Nordstrom)

My favorite shade of yellow is definitely mustard. It’s elegant and dignified yet still provides an exciting splash of color in your outfit. This outfit is perfect for going to class or simply running errands around campus. It’s stylish but also incredibly comfortable.

I love Uniqlo legging pants. They have a great fit and are very flattering but are also comfortable and can be worn throughout the day for a wide range of occasions. I also adore the cardigan because it can be easily dressed up or down depending on the outfit. It’s one of those classic pieces every woman needs. The top is cute and playful, and even though we are just in Spring for now, it could be easily worn in the Summer as well.