Butter yellow may have dominated spring and summer wardrobes, but Elle Fanning is proving the color has a striking second life as temperatures drop. While promoting her films Predator: Badlands and Sentimental Value in New York City, the actor stepped out in a refined take on the season’s softest shade — one that felt polished, modern, and unexpectedly powerful.
Outside Good Morning America, Fanning layered a powdery-yellow structured coat over a sky-blue button-up with a crisp white collar. She paired the look with relaxed beige trousers tied neatly at the waist, adding a touch of effortless sophistication. Warm off-white Nappa leather heels by Tod’s matched the coat, balancing softness with structure.
To ground the pastel palette, she carried Bottega Veneta’s dark chocolate Campana bag — a sculptural, woven silhouette that instantly enriched the look. Dark aviator sunglasses completed the ensemble, adding the cool, cinematic edge Fanning is known for.
Earlier this week, the Great star embraced peachy tones in a monochrome outfit, showing off her range and her preference for classic style “with a twist,” as she told Harper’s Bazaar last year. With stylist Samantha McMillen, Fanning continues to evolve her fashion narrative, proving that the right styling can elevate even the gentlest hues into standout winter statements.
Thanks to the duo, butter yellow is no longer just a spring romance — it’s a cold-weather power move.
