Caroline Quentin's yellow trainers are the chic way to add a pop of colour to jeans and jumpers this autumn
They look equal parts stylish and cool with jeans
Over the past year, navy blue has found itself in the fashion spotlight more and more, stepping up to replace black as the new neutral to rely on. Caroline Quentin certainly got the message when she appeared on Lorraine in an all-navy ensemble, adding a pair of bold yellow trainers to make her autumn outfit really pop.
She paired a navy jumper with a matching pair of dark-wash jeans to create a grounding canvas of solid, uninterrupted colour on which to accent her suede side stripe retro runner trainers from M&S.
While unexpected pops of colour work well with any outfit, navy and yellow is a standout pairing. Caroline's outfit worked so well because the yellow tone broke up the dominant navy in a way that felt purposeful and intentional rather than random, as it was the only accented colour.
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You'll have to hurry if you're keen to copy Caroline, as there are very limited sizes left. One reviewer called them: "Lovely soft comfortable suede retro style trainers, comfortable from first wear, vibrant shade of yellow"
If you're a fan of the classic adidas Samba, these bold yellow shoes from the brand are sure to catch your eye. With a suede upper, rubber outsole and soft textile lining for added comfort, they blend practicality with a standout style.
With a similar retro-inspired, running-style design to Caroline's trainers, this pair from Zara can make a striking addition to any capsule wardrobe. The monochrome laces create a beautifully sleek look, while a patterned sole adds tactile interest.
Complete the look
Available in short, regular and long, as well as sizes 6-22, these River Island jeans offer a great fit, with their subtle barrel shape sitting high on the waist before tapering at the ankle for a leg-elongating effect.
This plain yet polished crew neck jumper from Next is a hero when it comes to smart casual styling, and can work with any of your current favourite staples to create a neat, unfussy and totally chic autumn outfit.
Faux pearls might not be the first jewellery style to come to mind when accessorising casual outfits, but Caroline proves they're perfectly at home with laidback styles. This necklace from New Look offers a striking look like hers that's also super versatile.
As Caroline’s outfit proves, you can trust colour to really pop against the classic denim washes we wear so often through pieces like our most comfortable jeans. This makes incorporating colour into casual looks a lot less daunting than you might first think – even tones as bold and bright as yellow.
Yellow might not be one of the biggest autumn/winter fashion colour trends for 2026, but if autumn trends have shown us anything this season, it’s that bright pops of unexpected colour are the hottest way to wear any bold tones. At this time of year, while you might lean towards a trending red or popular green, bright yellow is a particularly bold and sunny colour that can really juxtapose the dreariness we experience in autumn.
As a colourful shoe draws the eye downward, when it comes to building autumn outfit ideas around them, following Caroline’s one-toned styling trick is a great idea. With just the pop of colour and no other tones vying to catch the eye, you keep the sleek and intentional feel of her outfit, which could be lost if too many hues were competing against each other.
