Maybe in some areas of the country, it's still followed, but it's really not a hard and fast rule that it may have once been. To me, as long as it's warm enough to wear summery clothes, white is fine!
I kind of put this in the same category as people who say they don't go in the ocean in months with an "r" in them. I wouldn't think twice about using something white, like an article of clothing, if I were somewhere warm after Labor Day.
That said, I don't think I could bring myself to spend $130 on a purse that could easily get dirty/stained.
I don't know...I have off-white linen pants that I plan to wear as long as the temperatures are in the 80s...probably all the way through September!
I agree that the fabrics and weather are more important than the color. I have a white cotton eyelet lace skirt that I only wear in the summer months because it looks summery. But other white items are fine.
Post by Doggy Mommy on Aug 23, 2012 8:27:49 GMT -5
I think it's the stupidest rule ever. I will happily wear white sweaters, cardigans, and jeans year-round and I don't think it looks silly at all. If it's warm in winter (if sometimes is here), I'll wear whatever is appropriate for the weather. I don't care what color it is.
Post by formerlyak on Aug 23, 2012 12:03:19 GMT -5
I don't wear white pants on rainy days in the winter because then I end up getting black water gunk on the back of them. Other than that, I don't follow this rule, nor does anyone I know.
Hanna it gets cold here in winter, well not Canada cold but for someone originally from Barbados, 40s and 50s is cold!
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As someone from the same region as you (the OP) I do understand the rule either. But I make sure to follow it since my fashion faux pas of Fall 2000 where I boldly wore a white shirt after labor day and was told about it all day long.
I think certain articles of clothing--white sandals, bright white jeans or linen pants, white sundresses, etc.--are just inherently summery and therefore look odd when worn during non-summer months. Memorial Day or Easter to Labor Day provides a reasonable guideline for when to wear those items, but I don't think it is a hard and fast rule anymore. I certainly wouldn't side-eye someone in white pants in late September.
Other types of white clothing--sweaters, "winter white" pants or handbags, etc.--are obviously fine year round.
Honestly, I think as long as you exhibit good taste and common sense and don't walk around in super summery clothing in the middle of winter, it's all good.
But I make sure to follow it since my fashion faux pas of Fall 2000 where I boldly wore a white shirt after labor day and was told about it all day long.
But I make sure to follow it since my fashion faux pas of Fall 2000 where I boldly wore a white shirt after labor day and was told about it all day long.
WTF? This rule isn't about shirts.
hey I am just going with what I was told. Evidently there is a high difference btwn a white shirt and a winter white sweater
Feel free to explain it to me b/c I still dont get it!
Post by phunluvin82 on Aug 23, 2012 13:15:35 GMT -5
Ok, what makes something "winter white" versus just plain "white"?
I don't get it!
Also, I have off-white peep toe pumps. I wear them all. the. time. There are some outfits (my purple & white patterned wrap dress comes to mind) that none of my other shoes match with. Am I committing fashion faux pas in the minds of those who follow this rule for shoes and handbags? Or is off-white acceptable b/c it's not "white"?
I live in a warm weather climate, does that affect the answer?
It generally refers to pants and shoes, though bags may fall into the category. Winter white is exempt
Some people still follow the rule. I think it depends on the part of the country, and also the weather. For example, I'm pretty sure my mom will wear white after LD because she's in sunny CA. I'm also pretty sure most people here in New England will put it all away as soon as the calendar hits the magic day.
Post by DarcyLongfellow on Aug 23, 2012 13:32:22 GMT -5
I once got in a knock down, drag out fight with a friend over whether the rule was no white shoes before Memorial Day, or no white shoes before Easter. No lie. For the record, as all good Southerners know, the rule is Memorial Day. Not Easter!
That said, I think it's outdated and I don't follow it at all. And it only applies to shoes, nothing else. And since I don't wear white shoes anyway, I really don't worry about it!!