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We should get our cholesterol checked because for the last few months, we’ve been fed a steady diet of Butter Yellow. It’s the color of 2025 — a soft pastel shade, a cheery but subtle aura, the creamy sunniness of it. It’s lovely, sure. But we’re looking to reduce our butter intake and move on to the next color obsession.
So, what’s it going to be? We think we know…
Orange You Glad We Didn’t Say Buttah Yellow?
Yellow has been the red-headed stepchild of colors for eons. So, that’s why Butter Yellow has such a hold on us. The color was all but forgotten — not stylish enough for the world of fashion and beauty.
Orange has suffered similarly. Burnt orange had a moment a decade or so ago, but it’s been a while since any orange hue caught the limelight — or the orange-light!
We’ve had our eyes peeled for the color that will knock Butter Yellow off its pastel pedestal. And we have a taker: Aerospace Orange (a.k.a. International Orange). We’re seeing it on the runway, in stores, on the Gram — it’s omnipresent. It’s discreet, but it’s there. If you want to hop on the next color trend before everyone else, it’s time to embrace the astronaut look.
Aerospace Orange
Why Aerospace Orange? Why not a tropical tangerine orange or a moody rust orange? In the wake of Butter Yellow’s big moment, people will be hungry for a striking pigment. The pastel fatigue is real. Aerospace Orange isn’t quite a neon, but it is rich and bold.
Sitting in Butter Yellow’s shadow are a few other trendy colors, namely Cherry Red. It’s a runway-fave right now, but it’s not connecting with consumers like Butter Yellow. Perhaps Cherry Red is tired, and not as fresh as Butter Yellow felt mere months ago.
Aerospace Orange is like Cherry Red’s quirky cousin. It doesn’t have Cherry Red’s sex appeal, but it’s punchy and zesty and people adore it.
Elon Isn’t the Only One Who Digs Space Travel
Aerospace Orange — NASA‘s iconic spacesuit shade — first blasted onto the scene in the 60s for the Apollo missions. This eye-popping hue was chosen for its high visibility, helping astronauts stand out in space — and on Earth.
Orange might not be the first color that comes to mind when we think of space travel, but we can’t help but wonder if its cosmic vibes are part of why it’s so popular.
We’re expecting a meteoric rise with this color, and it doesn’t hurt that many folks have their eyes on the stars and spaceships right now. If you want to add Aerospace Orange to your wardrobe, here are some of our favorite pieces in this irresistible color.
Crocs Miami Toe Loop Sandals in Starfish
The uber-popular Crocs Miami Sandals come in Starfish — that reddish-orange we’re loving.
ReMADE By UO Made In LA EcoVero™ Linen Tie-Front Tank Top in Orange
With a flared torso and adorable bowtie bust, this top is stylish, and the red-orange color makes this Tank Top pop.
Sunkissed Le Triangle String Bikini Bottom in Orange
Rock this sensational String Bikini — and prove that orange is downright sexy.
Steve Madden Clementina Dress in Orange
This summertime, Clementina Dress perfectly exemplifies the vibrancy of Aerospace Orange — it’s punchy and sah-weeeeet.
BHLDN Tiana One-Shoulder Satin Kaftan Mini Dress in Red Orange
When you wear Aerospace Orange to your next chic event, this One-Shoulder Mini Dress will bring the shine.
NBD Jasper Mini Dress in Red Orange
Or you can wear Jasper’s daring Mini Dress, which is fiercer than the BHDN model but just as fashionable.
Melie Bianco Tulip Top-Handle Crossbody Tote in Bright Orange
While bold, Aerospace Orange can also be elegant, and this zestful Tulip Tote is a prime example.
BABOON TO THE MOON Basic Go-Bag Mini in Orange
This Go-Bag Mini shows off Aerospace Orange in a sportier style that works just as well.
