Sitting between cream and pastel, Buttermilk is the mellow yellow that turns sharp silhouettes into a calm, all-day glow.
Buttermilk is yellow with the volume turned all the way down and the polish turned up. It sits somewhere between cream and custard, the colour of café au lait foam, vintage silk slips and late-afternoon light on tiled floors. Softer than lemon, calmer than gold, it doesn’t demand attention so much as smooth everything it touches. On skin, it reads like a warm filter; on fabric, it turns sharp cuts into something quietly forgiving.
This week, Buttermilk steps in as the gentlest kind of statement. Designers are cutting it into chiffon gowns, embroidered skirts, easy day dresses, sculpted bags, timepieces and shearling-trimmed heels, letting the tone carry the mood while the silhouettes stay clean.
Here’s how to wear it now.
Mamzi | Embroidered Sunbird Skirt
Mamzi’s Sunbird Skirt gives Buttermilk its most detailed moment. The soft yellow base acts like warm canvas for intricate embroidery, so the colour never feels flat. Styled with a simple tank or a crisp shirt, it does all the storytelling for the outfit - feminine, airy, and just structured enough to hold its own from brunch to late dinner.
Marmar Halim | One-Shoulder Pleated Chiffon Gown
Marmar Halim takes Buttermilk straight into evening. The one-shoulder neckline, twisted detail and pleated chiffon give the gown movement that feels like poured light. It’s romantic without tipping into saccharine: the kind of dress that glows under spotlights and sunset in equal measure.
Fendi | Mamma Baguette Bag
Fendi’s Mamma Baguette treats Buttermilk as a heritage shade. The iconic silhouette in this soft yellow feels at once nostalgic and fresh, like something pulled from a ’90s campaign and dropped into now. Worn with denim, suiting or one of the dresses in this edit, it adds a quiet, luxurious warmth at the hip.
Abadia | Gwen Dress
Abadia’s Gwen Dress is Buttermilk as everyday uniform. Clean lines, modest ease and thoughtful detailing make it the kind of piece you can wear on repeat without it ever feeling tired. Belt it for structure, leave it loose for movement - either way, the shade keeps it soft, grounded and endlessly wearable.
Noon by Noor | Moli Dress
Noon by Noor’s Moli Dress brings Buttermilk into modern minimalism. The silhouette skims rather than clings, with just enough tailoring to feel deliberate.
Razan Al Azzouni | Oyster Short Dress
Razan Al Azzouni’s Oyster Dress gives the palette a playful, sculptural twist. Short, structured and detailed, it reads like eveningwear that doesn’t take itself too seriously. The Buttermilk tone keeps the silhouette light - perfect for weddings, rooftop dinners and every “I need something pretty but not loud” event in between.
Harry Winston | Talk to Me Timepiece
Harry Winston’s Talk to Me timepiece is Buttermilk in jewellery form. The warm-toned dial and precious detailing sit somewhere between watch and bracelet, wrapping the wrist in a soft glow.
Alaïa | Shearling and Leather Thong Sandals
Alaïa grounds the story in texture. These shearling-trimmed leather sandals take Buttermilk into boudoir-meets-city territory: plush, polished and a little bit indulgent.
Feb 03, 2026
