Yellow Dresses - inspired by the celebrities

Since Kate Hudson wore a yellow gown in "How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days", wearing long yellow gowns is more popular than ever.

Of course, as the color of sunshine, it's associated with joy, energy & happiness.  No wonder it's a favorite color for bridesmaid dresses, particularly for spring or summer weddings.

Yellow is a great color for attracting attention - so perfect to wear for the woman who wants to get noticed.

Kate Hudsons dress was a simple long sheath style dress, in silk satin, with a simple belt just below her waist.  It's perfectly easy Hollywood inspired gown that you can make at home if you're a competent seamstress, or buy in dozens of stores, where they've used the style for inspiration.

By contract, in 27 Dresses, one of the best of the bridesmaid outfits she gets to wear is a short yellow dress, with a pink sash, with matching yellow shoes, bag and gloves.  Oh yes, and even flowers in her hair!  Although all the outfits are supposed to be horrid, this is definitely one of the best looks in the movie.

Yellow is a fresh color so looks great on younger women - so is perfect for girls to wear on prom night or for homecoming, occasions which are traditionally full of joy.

For younger girls at parties or as little bridesmaids or flower girls, pastel yellow dresses will complement almost any wedding theme color and look fresh and cheerful. 

Or choose a pretty pale or patterned fabric for a special outfit for your toddler or little girl at Easter time.

The reality is that there are shades of yellow (primrose, pale, lemon, flax, citrus, deep ochre to saffron) to suit everyone and styles for every age and shape.  

If you don't like the idea of plain yellow, try a fabric with dots or stripes, or use contrasting colors for effect.  Or team a pretty apricot outfit with a lemon color jacket for a sunny look.

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