Thread: Yellow?

So I think yellow could be a great costume color, but it seems to be tricky to find the right yellow. What is the secret of wearing yellow?

I'm an ash blond with red undertones in my complexion.

I think brunettes with dark hair and eyes look smashing in yellow. Can blondes wear yellow? What about redheads, it seems like they would look good in the right yellow.

Why is yellow sort of a neglected color for costumes?

For example, I think the yellow naked dress on the swap meet pages right now would look good on a blond with my coloring. But maybe you need to have a tan as well, to pull it off?

I think the secret to yellow is finding that is various shades richer than one's skin.

Aha! Victory!

How to Wear Yellow

Whether its subtle lemon, daffodil, gold or honey, there is enough variation in color tones to match all skin types. Yellow radiates the light and really gets you noticed. The color of hot summer days, wear yellow and you can’t help but be cheerful.

* Warm, dark golden yellows like honey or caramel best suit those women with blonde hair, dark eyes, and tawny skin tones. These warm undertones lift the complexion, whilst pale pastels can make skin look sallow.
* Blonde and light brown-haired women with a lighter skin tone can carry off more lemony, golden tones. Warm yellows, but not too dark, will bring out the flecks of gold in hair, and make blue or green eyes sparkle.
* Sunny shades of daffodil or lemon need either a very dark or light skin tone. Many pale skins have a cool blue undertone and therefore the warmth of this shade boosts the complexion. Women with dark features generally look dramatic in yellow, as against their skin, it appears elegant rather than gawdy.

this is from: How to Wear Orange and Yellow: Women's Fashion Tips on Finding Your Perfect Color

Hope it helps!

Cool, I was kind of thinking along those lines. You just have to find the right yellow for your skin tone. Thanks.

I need a costume in every color, right?

I am part irish and have yellow under tone and freakles. I am natural blond but die it brown. I think it has more to do the skin tone then the hair
yellow looks good on me with either color hair but i agree that the gold or darker yellow is better for yellow under tone skin then the lemon yellow. you can press you finger on the inside of the wrist to see what your under tone is it will show up pinkish or yellow if you are light skinned.

I have yellow undertones in my fish-belly-white skin, with light brown hair I dye red. I had a full-on yellow costume that I just loved.

I think the reason nobody has yellow costumes is because everybody thinks they can't wear yellow. but if you think of it as gold, which it basically is (strong yellow, that is, not neon or pastel), then it's much more appealing.

also, so many people, imo, get all hung up on skin tone and whatnot and judge their costume colors only by what looks good on them in street clothes. I hear people go on about how they love red but it has to be orange red or blue red or tomato red or blah blah blah, and I roll my eyes. stage lights blast out your skin tone so really, anybody can wear just about anything. on stage, red is red.

it's funny - I got my yellow costume super cheap because audrena was having an all yellow costumes for half price sale many years ago. nobody would buy them!

i love yellow! it's my new favorite color to wear. the trick for me is to make sure there's an accent color that helps make the yellow and my skin tone POP. i have a golden rich yellow costume with gold beading and ab crystals that i pair with a jewel toned veil (deep purple, rich yummy magenta, or sometimes tie dye)

i also have a lemon yellow and turquoise 1001 nights- the yellow on it's own wouldn't quite work for my skin tone but with the turquoise makes everything pop!

it's an unexpected color choice that people remember...i wore yellow on saturday and got "omg that has to be the most beautiful costume ever" from one of the servers who's seen a LOT of bd'ers.

elisa, you're so lucky to have gotten in on that sale of audrena's!

Agree with you all!

As a beginner I tended to buy dark blue,hunter green,wine and black costumes-
I was afraid to look fat!

That made me disappear on stage and melt into walls-
Samasem talked me into making and buying bright costumes instead.

I have been afraid of yellow costumes since I´m so pale(NC15 in MAC foundations),but you ladies make me see the error of my ideas now:)

It´s *stage costumes* meant for *stage wear*,not everyday clothes!

I think the reason nobody has yellow costumes is because everybody thinks they can't wear yellow. but if you think of it as gold, which it basically is (strong yellow, that is, not neon or pastel), then it's much more appealing.

I agree i finally bought yellow .never bought it before cause some one told me it would not look good on me
Jealous (LOL)

Love it !!! i am addicited to yellow and orange .

i'm kind of the same way..i think yellow would look nice on me but orange not so nice :-/
and so sad cuz i see so many pretty orange beauties out there and i love bright costumes

and yes my gosh i have to have a costume in every color right? haha

Originally Posted by Goldenpear

I think the secret to yellow is finding that is various shades richer than one's skin.

That's how I've always thought about yellow...

I have never met a yellow costume that looks good on me. I have fair skin with pink/peach undertones and coppery red hair. I love orange and have two costumes in different shades that both look good, but yellow always makes me look like death warmed over.

Originally Posted by damiena

I have never met a yellow costume that looks good on me. I have fair skin with pink/peach undertones and coppery red hair. I love orange and have two costumes in different shades that both look good, but yellow always makes me look like death warmed over.

Really, even like a golden yellow??? I would think that would look amazing on you and with your red hair....

I love my mango-yellow costume:
S.T. Shimi's Photos | Facebook
It has spoiled me for all other yellows. But I do think it's a fun colour, depending on the shade and really pops!

Originally Posted by shimarella

I love my mango-yellow costume:
S.T. Shimi's Photos | Facebook
It has spoiled me for all other yellows. But I do think it's a fun colour, depending on the shade and really pops!

wow shimarella that looks stunning on you!
if i had a nice tan then maybe i could wear a mango color like that as well!
but alas, although i live in the sunshine state, who has time to lay out in the sun anymore?!

I have a lovely yellow bella that I want to sell..



will put it on the swap meet soon, please email if you're interested!
Khalida

Originally Posted by anyadance

i love yellow! it's my new favorite color to wear. the trick for me is to make sure there's an accent color that helps make the yellow and my skin tone POP. i have a golden rich yellow costume with gold beading and ab crystals that i pair with a jewel toned veil (deep purple, rich yummy magenta, or sometimes tie dye)

i also have a lemon yellow and turquoise 1001 nights- the yellow on it's own wouldn't quite work for my skin tone but with the turquoise makes everything pop!

it's an unexpected color choice that people remember...i wore yellow on saturday and got "omg that has to be the most beautiful costume ever" from one of the servers who's seen a LOT of bd'ers.

elisa, you're so lucky to have gotten in on that sale of audrena's!

Ohhh I bet that lemon and turquoise 1001 nights is amazing-do you have a picture of it???

[QUOTE=Goldenpear;266442]Aha! Victory!

* Warm, dark golden yellows like honey or caramel best suit those women with blonde hair, dark eyes, and tawny skin tones. These warm undertones lift the complexion, whilst pale pastels can make skin look sallow.


I have blonde hair, tanned skin and wear that shade of yellow and it look great! It's a deep yellow. I think a lemony tone could look good, but this one is better for me.
I bought this costume 5 years ago (a Pharanocs) and I don't think I'll ever get rid of it.
You don't see yellow often, especially on a blone, so it has the surprise / unusual element.

I have many shades of yellow...LOVE IT! This is my favorite I ever had in the yellow family...
Khalida..I sent you a message..

Tanya, that yellow is gorgeous on you! That's not surprising, though, you look gorgeous in everything!

Looking at the yellow costumes makes me feel happy, it really is the color of sunshine, warmth, happiness.

Maybe there's a yellow costume in my future.

Originally Posted by TanyaLV

I have many shades of yellow...LOVE IT! This is my favorite I ever had in the yellow family...
Khalida..I sent you a message..

gorgeous- do you still have this? aka i want it ;)

Hey Anya...this has been around a long time and wanna keep it for awhile..but thanks...it is a vintage Pharoanics...

It's stunning!!!
Also: PM'd you about the bella ;)

wow khalida and tanya, i'm loving the yellows! i think i definitely need to get me a bright yellow costume...hmmm...

Originally Posted by TanyaLV

Hey Anya...this has been around a long time and wanna keep it for awhile..but thanks...it is a vintage Pharoanics...

it's lovely! i wouldn't want to let it go either ;)