There’s nothing new about combining yellow and gray. I think the yellow and gray combination in clothes reached its peak two winters ago with the ubiquitous yellow and gray striped cardigan that every store in the mall sold. For some reason it wasn’t until I saw Sandra Bullock wearing the outfit below in The Proposal that I thought I’d give the color combo a try myself.
Image courtesy of AllMoviePhoto.com.
I have no idea why I was inspired by a kind of run-of-the-mill romcom and a kind of ho-hum outfit. Bullock actually wears some gorgeously tailored suits in the film (accessorized with Prada, Louboutin and Hermes), but I suppose those seem so out of reach for me. So the yellow and gray outfit must have stuck out in my mind for its practicality. I already had all the pieces to incorporate the color combination into a work-appropriate outfit:
I de-preppified the look with the lacy Rodarte for Target cardi and my new chandelier necklace from Rockit. The white tissue tee is from Urban Outfitters, Proenza Schouler for Target skirt (hand-me-down from Lar) and nude pumps from the now defunct Eviva shoe store in Decatur.
I think it took me so long to jump on the yellow and gray bandwagon because I was worried the mustard yellow would make my mixed-Asian skin look a little sickly, but somehow it works. Maybe I have just enough Cajun in me to make it a complimentary color.
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21 Responses to “Yellow and Gray At Last”
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Mare Says:
April 13th, 2010 at 8:53 pmVery nice color combination and the yellow and gray work so well. I love the lacy edginess of the Rodarte cardigan. All are very pretty with your skin tone.
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rosa Says:
April 13th, 2010 at 9:06 pmoh i wish i snapped that cardigan up! this looks so pretty on you, i always love grey + yellow together
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Annie Spandex Says:
April 13th, 2010 at 9:07 pmYour outfit is perfect!! I love gray and yellow together.
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Shen Dove Style Says:
April 13th, 2010 at 9:40 pmThis is a great look! Grey and yellow look so complementary together.
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anh Says:
April 13th, 2010 at 10:02 pmmustard looks great on ya. i feel the same why about the color and my asian color skin but it DOES somehow work. and your hair looks great!
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Clare Says:
April 13th, 2010 at 10:20 pmOh, I just LOVE this color combination, always have. And I’m totally inspired to wear my Rodarte cardi in a more professional outfit now that I see this!
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The Owl's Closet Says:
April 14th, 2010 at 12:43 ami love the yellow and gray combo! i think it’s such a fresh look when these colors are put together:) i know what u mean, i have yellow undertones, so i have to be careful which shades of yellow i wear:( which is unfortunately, coz i love yellow! haha ur outfit looks great!
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B* a la Moda Says:
April 14th, 2010 at 1:53 amI love this combo. It really works and it is perfect for Spring or Autumn.
xoxo
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colleen Says:
April 14th, 2010 at 2:27 ami love your take on sandra’s outfit! the colors work so well together
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Danielle Says:
April 14th, 2010 at 9:00 amI never seem to be able to pull yellow and gray off, but you make me want to try again!!!
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Snapshot Fashion Says:
April 14th, 2010 at 11:46 ami love this color combo!
and your shoes…LOVE THEM! i need a pair of nude pumps.[Reply]
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Jinah Says:
April 14th, 2010 at 12:49 pmI think you pull off yellow + grey beautifully, Cath! I need to walk over to Rockit to spend more time with the accessories very soon.
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Wrecked Stellar Says:
April 14th, 2010 at 5:06 pmFabulous Rodarte cardigan- I have a cardigan that color too and I love to use it as a neutral and wear it with random collors. I really love pairing it with a bright blue that hinders on a hint of turquoise. xo, mel
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Christina Says:
April 14th, 2010 at 6:12 pmLove that Rodarte cardi! Super cute over the gray skirt! Perfect combo
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Heidi Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 12:23 pmI actually really like yellow and grey together! This is a wonderful outfit, and the Proposal is SUCH a cute movie. I laughed a lot
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ediot Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 5:07 pmyou look so stunning! i love yellow! too many hate on grey. and its not okeY!
thank you both for the lovely comments! im so thankful for them.
lar:ive got an teacher degree- so i can teach children up to 8years. but i only want to focus on the 1-6 right now. but i have an passion for fashion that is stronger than the wanting to work with children right now. but i have an job until the 7th of may. after that i can be more free to choose again. do you live in atlanta in us? because atlanta is in canada too right? or am i completely off the map ?
hope youre both having an wonderful week
i havent read the bio on edie so please send the link to me? if its an link?take care you two very amazing girls.
xx ediot
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ediot Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 5:08 pmi meant– too many hate on yellow. and its not okay but i got carried away by the rhyme. haha
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Winnie Says:
April 15th, 2010 at 8:48 pmWhat a lovely look, I really love yellow and grey and that Rodarte cardi is perfect!
Ahhh I loved your comment, hopefully if you guys ever to return to the UK and visit London, I will living there too!
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adrienne Says:
April 17th, 2010 at 12:13 amoh god that lace cardi is amazing! and I am so curious how you guys find the best stuff at target. I always look and can never find anything good! Is there a specific one here in Atlanta that has the cute stuff?
<3
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Style with Benefits Says:
April 19th, 2010 at 9:56 amYou look so chic and I love the term ‘de-preppified.’
Love your necklace!xo, becs
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indigo Says:
April 19th, 2010 at 8:50 pmisn’t that cardigan the best! i love the pale dove shade you paired it with. Mustard is the oddest color. It shouldn’t work at all yet is somehow nearly universally flattering.
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