Monday, September 3, 2012

{how to wear it} White After Labor Day

Happy Labor Day, everyone! As we all know, Labor Day is the holiday that pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers [x]. BUT most of us use it to celebrate the end of Summer and beginning of Fall.  I think both of these are reason to celebrate this wonderful day.

What I don't agree with, however, is the no white after labor day rule.  I was reading a blog the other day, unfortunately I can't remember which it was, and the author said she tried to find the source of the "rule" and couldn't find a definitive source. I have never abided by the rule, but I don't have much white in my wardrobe as it is, just a big chunky sweater.

Here are some great ways to wear white in the upcoming months!  I am recreating the first look with the aforementioned sweater and a skirt my mom and I just completed!


Photos from Style.com [I went through 157 of over 300 pages of looks, ha ha]

26 comments:

  1. StylecloudsSeptember 3, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Great inspiration! I am currently on the hunt for a white coat so your post really helps with ideas! Have a wonderful day! xo, Christina

    Giveaway on my blog www.styleclouds.de

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  2. UnknownSeptember 3, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    I don't understand where the rule comes from either. Would love to see that knit sweater & skirt combo. :)

    adlyvelasco.blogspot.com

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  3. LauraSeptember 3, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    The coat in the second to last photo is amazing!

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  4. Heidi-likesSeptember 3, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    I adore white, it's one of my favourite colours to wear, especially with grey! Bring on autumn :)

    http://heidi-likes.blogspot.co.uk

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  5. MichelleSeptember 3, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    I love a big chunky sweater.
    Happy Labor Day!

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  6. Courtney ErinSeptember 3, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    I've never gone in for the rule either - white is such a great fall and winter color!

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  7. LyddieGalSeptember 3, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    I've never been one for that rule, white is wonderful neutral to wear year round.
    Chic on the Cheap

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  8. JenmarieSeptember 3, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    Thank you! More people need to spread the word of wearing white all year round. Even celebrity stylist, Rachel Zoe says there's no rule for white.

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  9. UnknownSeptember 3, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    300 looks! i think you did a great job narrowing it down. i never stick to fashion rules anyway. white is great any time of year :) happy labor day!

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  10. AmberSeptember 3, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    I dont get that rule either. White is a great color to wear year round.

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  11. AlissaSeptember 3, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Woah, you really did a lot of work for this post! I greatly appreciate it! I've never understood the whole "no white after labor day" but my mother would live and die by it.

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  12. UnknownSeptember 3, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    LOVE winter white and cream outfits - there's something so chic and comforting to them!

    xxx
    www.ladyalamode.com

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  13. Lyosha VarezhkinaSeptember 3, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    loving those whites! very cool picks of you

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  14. RebeccaSeptember 3, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    Totally inspiration for WHITES....thanks for sharing!

    REBECCA
    www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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  15. FASHION TALESSeptember 3, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    The not wearing white rule was always one that I altered, because I love winter whites, especially these trousers that I used to wear. Great post from you dear! Happy Labour day, although I worked today. xx

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  16. HenarSeptember 3, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    Well you picked some interesting choices!!

    xo
    Henar
    www.ohmyvogue.com

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  17. Marie-EveSeptember 3, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    Thanks for sharing ! This is totally how to wear white after labour day !
    My Blog - A Pretty Nest

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  18. ThroughRyeSeptember 3, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    Love the look of all white!

    http://throughrye.blogspot.co.uk/

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  19. Lisa - respect the shoesSeptember 3, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    Time magazine online had an interesting article about the possible beginnings of the "no white after Labor Day" rule: http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1920684,00.html

    I think the general consensus is that this rule is pretty out of date and we should wear white whenever we want!

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  20. The Key To ChicSeptember 3, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    That's how to wear white! I wish this rule would disappear. I say white is great for all seasons :)

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  21. Lily MarekSeptember 4, 2012 at 1:49 AM

    I'm all about white after labor day. The rules are there are no rules, right?

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  22. RichLittlePoorGirlSeptember 4, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    wearing white still scares me but these looks are fabb!!

    xxo!
    www.richlittle-poorgirl.blogspot.com

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  23. casper+pearlSeptember 4, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    some of these pieces are just amazing! love wearing white!

    lots of love from the c&p girls,
    casper&pearl blog
    xx

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  24. ADELINA ALEXANDERSeptember 5, 2012 at 12:06 AM

    I love every single of these looks! And you blog is lovely! I am your new follower! Would you like to follow me back?
    xoxo

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  25. Ava TallulahSeptember 5, 2012 at 12:19 AM

    This is a really useful little post! I love winter whites.

    Ava Tallulah

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  26. UnknownSeptember 5, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    I just love white anytime of the year, especially winter white!

    xo
    Alison

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