Do you still wear white?
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I think the only white clothing I own is socks. 
Oops, sorry.
I'm the same way. When it gets colder, I start wearing an overshirt; that's about the only change I make.
Oops, sorry.
White socks but no white pants or shoes??
White athletic socks. My dungarees are either blue or black. My sneakers are gray and my dress shoes are black. My dress pants are either black or blue. Maybe a brown pair, too.
I wear white after Labor Day. It's still summer here (Bay Area, CA) for at least another 4-6 weeks.
The rule - which I believe is just for us ladies, but I could be wrong about that - is that you aren't supposed to wear predominantly white (e.g., a white suit - a white blouse or shirt doesn't count) after Labor Day, nor are you supposed to wear white shoes. The exceptions are brides, nurses (and other people required by their employment to wear white), and there is also an exception for tennis shoes.
And whether you think it's silly or not, it's not a "trend" since it's at least 100 years old, and probably older than that.
So now that I've got everything all neatly defined for you - no, no, don't thank me - it was my pleasure, truly- no, I don't "wear white" after Labor Day. Of course I could if I wanted to, but I rather like the variety that these seasonal rules give one's wardrobe. It makes pulling that white suit of mine out of storage kind of fun, come Memorial Day.
Hi Kate! Nobody follows that rule anymore. It's been ok for a quite a few years now to wear white after Labor Day. I'm telling you that don't wear white thing is dead.
I'll switch to long sleeve t-shirts as the weather gets colder and then maybe throw on a flannel shirt over the top of that if it's really cold. For work I pretty much wear the same thing year-round. My collections of "white" is limited to athletic socks and t-shirts. And my sneakers, which I wear year round.
LeahBoBo
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The rule - which I believe is just for us ladies, but I could be wrong about that - is that you aren't supposed to wear predominantly white (e.g., a white suit - a white blouse or shirt doesn't count) after Labor Day, nor are you supposed to wear white shoes. The exceptions are brides, nurses (and other people required by their employment to wear white), and there is also an exception for tennis shoes.
And whether you think it's silly or not, it's not a "trend" since it's at least 100 years old, and probably older than that.
So now that I've got everything all neatly defined for you - no, no, don't thank me - it was my pleasure, truly
Good job and I agree. One footnote: You can wear white after Labor Day, but it has to be a creamy white or off-white (sometimes called winter white).
LeahBoBo
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The rule - which I believe is just for us ladies, but I could be wrong about that - is that you aren't supposed to wear predominantly white (e.g., a white suit - a white blouse or shirt doesn't count) after Labor Day, nor are you supposed to wear white shoes. The exceptions are brides, nurses (and other people required by their employment to wear white), and there is also an exception for tennis shoes.
And whether you think it's silly or not, it's not a "trend" since it's at least 100 years old, and probably older than that.
So now that I've got everything all neatly defined for you - no, no, don't thank me - it was my pleasure, truly
Hi Kate! Nobody follows that rule anymore. It's been ok for a quite a few years now to wear white after Labor Day. I'm telling you that don't wear white thing is dead.
Hate to disagree, but it is still in practice, especially in places with real brutal winters.
I wear white socks with everything. Even formal wear (which admittedly I almost never have on; I wear casual clothes even to church).
The rule - which I believe is just for us ladies, but I could be wrong about that - is that you aren't supposed to wear predominantly white (e.g., a white suit - a white blouse or shirt doesn't count) after Labor Day, nor are you supposed to wear white shoes. The exceptions are brides, nurses (and other people required by their employment to wear white), and there is also an exception for tennis shoes.
And whether you think it's silly or not, it's not a "trend" since it's at least 100 years old, and probably older than that.
So now that I've got everything all neatly defined for you - no, no, don't thank me - it was my pleasure, truly
Hi Kate! Nobody follows that rule anymore. It's been ok for a quite a few years now to wear white after Labor Day. I'm telling you that don't wear white thing is dead.
Hate to disagree, but it is still in practice, especially in places with real brutal winters.
Not in NY...now I'm certainly not one of them...but all "fashion forward" people are now abandoning this white after labor day mantra. I'm in the vapid fashion industry as well....or at least I was.
It's become broader over time, but the original tradition makes more sense (otherwise how do you account for, say, white shirts being worn year round? Or winter white sweaters? Or scarves? And so on, and so forth...)
EDIT - I see JustKate has beaten me to the explanation. Thank you! I feel a sartorial weight lifted from my shoulders to know I can rely on someone else to educate the masses.
It's late, I have a cold and don't feel very well, but this still made me snort.
Thanks, Holdfast!White suits! You've given me an idea.
They're pretty fun to wear. I had two, but earlier this year had to give one away as it didn't fit me properly any more.
The other one is currently getting tuned up at the tailor, ready for next year though!
I actually know all the rules about glove and hat wearing, too, even though I own only one real hat and don't own any gloves besides the kinds meant merely to keep your hands warm. My grandmothers would be so proud!
Oh, and Holdfast does bring up a rule I'd forgotten, which is that spectator pumps are also only for summer. My grandmothers would be proud of you for remembering that one, HF. Really.
Cakes488 said:Hi Kate! Nobody follows that rule anymore. It's been ok for a quite a few years now to wear white after Labor Day. I'm telling you that don't wear white thing is dead.
Hi, Cakes! Actually, quite a few people still follow it even though the fashion police made it optional a couple of decades ago. I do, but that's just because I want to. I like the variety it forces on a wardrobe. And as I mentioned before, it would make my grandmothers so proud.
I actually don't own any white shoes (except for washable white tennis shoes). They just get too gunky-looking too fast.
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It's late, I have a cold and don't feel very well, but this still made me snort.
All part of the service!
Someone has to remember these things or civilisation will collapse.
Cakes488 said:Hi Kate! Nobody follows that rule anymore. It's been ok for a quite a few years now to wear white after Labor Day. I'm telling you that don't wear white thing is dead.
Hi, Cakes! Actually, quite a few people still follow it even though the fashion police made it optional a couple of decades ago. I do, but that's just because I want to. I like the variety it forces on a wardrobe. And as I mentioned before, it would make my grandmothers so proud.
Indeed! Though I don't follow the tradition strictly myself, I like that it exists. There's a line spoken in one of my favourite comedy series where a character talks about various old traditions & conventions and when challenged that hardly anyone ever follows them anymore, he retorts "well of course no-one does, but it's very reassuring to know that they're there!"
Ah, so the Hervé Villechaize Real Dolls are out!!! Awesome!!!
As for the topic at hand, I deliberately don't but white shoes or belts so there we go. I own a pair of white jeans, but wear them sparingly. They dirty so easily.
I do have to say that very summer I pass white linen suits in the stores and try to conjure the image of a situation wherein I could wear one without being too conscientious. They look so light and comfy. Still hasn't happened. Still haven't bought one. Maybe next year.
The only white clothes I have are some t-shirts, button-up shirts, and socks, and I don't care what time of the year it is when I wear them. And if the rule only applies to shoes, I don't have any white ones except one pair of running shoes. It doesn't really matter in Southern California anyway.
Exactly. Some day, they're going to be invited to a formal tea or to meet a reigning monarch or something, and they'll want to know if stadium pumps are appropriate (not unless it's summer) or whether they are allowed to wear their gloves during tea (no), and they'll come crying to those of us who still Know These Things.
Oh, probably not. But a gal can dream, can't she?
Holdfast said:
Besides, it's no fun to break a rule if you don't know it is a rule.
Fashion doesn't interest me. I wear whatever's clean and looks alright, including white. Seriously, who comes up with these rules? What good are they? Clothes are good for hiding your nakedness and staying warm and protected. That is the limit of their utility. Anything beyond that is too silly to give a moment's thought to.
I'm ashamed of my ignorance in matters of fashion but I've never heard of this before. I guess it was never a rule in Italy (considering also that we celebrate Labour Day on May 1st).
You don't wear light colored suits, trousers or shoes in winter, but that's more a matter of convenience than rules.
You don't wear light colored suits, trousers or shoes in winter, but that's more a matter of convenience than rules.
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