Can I Wear White After Labor Day?

Listen! Im going to wear white, pink, purple, or whatever color I feel like wearing - on that day! 

The rule about wearing white after Labor Day is more of a fashion tradition than a hard and fast rule. What was once considered a fashion faux pas to wear white after Labor Day, which falls on the first Monday in September and marks the unofficial end of summer, is now an after thought.

This tradition, dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when wearing white was associated with summer vacations and leisure time, and after Labor Day, people were expected to return to more formal, darker clothing for fall and winter needs to be put into context. 

Consider the purpose, context and seasonality of your outfit, and how you feel wearing it. Winter white or off-white is very chic in colder months when styled appropriately. It’s more about personal style and comfort than sticking to dated fashion norms. 

So go for it!