Dakota Fanning Wore a Breezy Sundress in Summer’s Hottest Color Trend

If you haven’t heard, butter yellow is the shade of the season. From the SS24 runways and hair salons to red carpets and fashion TikTok, this soothing color trend is so everywhere right now that you could almost call it a neutral. In fact, many people have, claiming the bright and sunny shade is just subtle enough to pair alongside nearly anything in your summer wardrobe.

Don’t believe it? Dakota Fanning and Saks will convince you. The Once Upon a Time in Hollywood star and luxury retailer got together to toast to the season out east, hosting a summer soirée at Sag Harbor Tavern in the Hamptons on Thursday with guests that include Rachel Zoe and Tamron Hall. For the event, Fanning chose a citrus-colored sundress from Zimmerman with sweet scalloped edges and subtle rib cutouts—basically, the perfect piece for any warm-weather fête this year.

Zimmerman Halliday Scallop Midi-Dress

Dee Oclepo Dizzy Mule Sandals

She paired the look with equally bright and bold yellow mules, making the case that more is more when it comes to the butter-yellow trend. After all, what’s not to love about head-to-toe sunshine on a bright summer evening?

If you’re looking to try out the trend yourself, know that there’s really no right (or wrong!) way to do yellow. You can opt for a more subdued shade (I love this for accessories) that will act as a true neutral and last you until fall, or you can dive in headfirst with a gorgeous yellow sundress like Fanning’s. The choice is yours. Scroll on for more butter-yellow shopping picks inspired by Fanning below.

Get the Look:

Black Suede Studio Albie Sandals

Shop now: $298; Saks

Quince 100% European Linen Scoop Neck Midi Dress

Shop now: $70; Quince

JW Pei Eva Shoulder Handbag

Shop now: $59; Amazon

Anthropologie Tilda Slip Skirt

Shop now: $98; Anthropologie