How to Wear : White After Labor Day

• Classism  :  Some say the rule was a way for the wealthy to distinguish themselves from the working class. The wealthy could afford to leave town for the summer and not worry about staining their clothes
• Vacation theory  :  After Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894, it came to symbolize the end of summer. Vacationers would pack away their white clothing and replace it with darker colors. 
• Hiding dirt :  Middle-class laborers wore darker colors to hide the dirt and grime from a hard day’s work. 

Let’s hear it for Coco Chanel who was said to have challenged the rule in the 1920’s by (FIRST), wearing a suit(!!) and a WHITE suit at that!  Let’s go Coco 👏🏽🫶🏽🙌🏽

Knowing all this, we’re scraping that rule quick.  Let’s get to some white-after-Labor-Day fits :))

White After Labor Day Fits

A White Suit

I’m starting with this look in honor of Ms Coco who was the first to say…uh hell no, I’m wearing my white.  A white suit is chic as hell to me… perfect for cocktail parties, brunches & all sorts of special get togethers.  And it’s just as equally a standout on a usual fall day too.  Mine is by Rachel Comey (one button boxy blazer w shawl collar & jogger pant) worn with one of my go-to button ups by Steven Alan.

White fabrics + Layer!

An easy way to wear white into fall is pair it with a sweater or layer.

Left look :  Rachel Comey white pencil skirt + M.Patmos cashmere sweater.  Honestly, I would add white knee hi’s to really bring home the white!

Center look :  mens vintage shirt worn as dress (from top pic) + M.Patmos cashmere sweater

Right look :  white denim + Sir & Madame long button up + Clare V tee.  Just like my white, my tees are an all year round item for me.