Labor Day rule?

PaMommy02

I have always been taught to go by the rule that you don't wear white pants after Labor Day.

I have recently heard from a few friends that this "rule" also pertains to white shirts, white shoes, etc. is this true? Can I still wear a white shirt? I hope so because I have alot of nice white work blouses.

I understand there is probably a lot of people who don't even go by this and think its ridiculous. But I'm asking the question for those that do follow the "rule". Thanks

elizdg

BethAndBen said:

I don't follow that rule because I think it's silly here in the south where it is still 90 degrees out. However, I only thought it applied to shoes and pants. I've never heard it applied to shirts. That seems overkill.

I agree with all this. I actually just wore a pair of white pants to work last week and got in trouble for it- apparently they were "jeans" 8-| Anyway, I have never heard of that rule applying to shirts. That seems pretty silly.

allardr

emilypc said:

I've only heard it applied to shoes and pants. Definitely not shirts.

this.

JAck5209

Definitely not white shirts. They were a staple in my business wardrobe. Gotta have a nice white shirt to go with your power suit! Haha Also, I still dress LO in her white shorts on hot days. Clearly I'm a rebel.

KarmB

thats a rule that has went by the wayside.

WonderJess

Shirts?  No way.  That's nuts!

Frankly the whole rule is silly.  A beautiful tailored pair of white wool pants looks amazing and appropriate, especially with a pretty sweater, in winter.  Rules be damned!

KarmB

Well I only own a white purse so not gonna buy another. I don't follow fashion rules anyway. I wore socks with my wedding shoes