Celebs and fashion houses are keen as mustard for the shade of the autumn

By India Sturgis for the Daily Mail

Updated: 19:01 EST, 31 August 2011


Top fashion houses are keen as mustard, embracing the shade on the catwalks in time for autumn, and High Street stores Topshop, Warehouse, H&M and Zara already have it on the shelves before the last rays of summer.

But what to team it with? Neutral tones such as navy and charcoal are winners or you could try paprika red or gingery orange for a spicy twist.

Mustard suits dark and light complexions, as Rihanna, Kirsten Dunst, Daisy Lowe and Sarah Jessica Parker have proved.

Dash of mustard: Rihanna wear a coat in the shade, left, while a Gucci team the colour with black on the catwalk
Dash of mustard: Rihanna wear a coat in the shade, left, while a Gucci team the colour with black on the catwalk

Dash of mustard: Rihanna wears a coat in the shade, left, while Gucci team the colour with black on the catwalk

So forget the Dijon, wholegrain or honey when sporting it: it's Colman's all the way - and boy does it pack a punch.  


20

The number of calories in a serving of mustard (one teaspoon). It also contains no sugar, no fat and only 55mg of sodium

HOW TO WEAR

  • Even a dash of mustard livens up the dullest outfit, so introduce the colour with accessories such as belts, bags or scarves.
  • Mix different tones. Burnt orange with flecks of yellow and brown will create a warm look and complement a fading tan.
  • A bright yellowy mustard works best on textured fabrics such as ribbed jumpers or pleated skirts.

SHOPPING LIST

Patch-pocket top £15, warehouse.co.uk

Top £15, warehouse.co.uk

Skirt £29.99, hm.com

Skirt £29.99, hm.com

Blouse £28, very.co.uk

Blouse £28, very.co.uk

Mustard tassel brogues £30, topshop.com
Belt £39.95, joules.com

Mustard tassel brogues £30, topshop.com. Belt £39.95, joules.com


 


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