What I Wore: White After Labor Day

Disclaimer: If wearing white after Labor Day gives you cold sweats, do not read this post.

Okay, down to business. I wanted to get a few last wears out of my white jeans before winter sets in. And, truth be told, you can successfully wear white after Labor Day - it's all about execution. For casual Friday I went with a neutral palette - including a grey cashmere crewneck from Uniqlo, a grey Zara wool vest, Sam Edelman flats, and a cashmere scarf to fend off what was some very blustery weather. 

And Saturday I switched up the vest and flats for one last seasonal wear. 

Here are a few other successful winter white looks. 

Luella & June

See Jane

Elements of Style

What's your official position on white after Labor Day?

White After Labor Day

I'm all for etiquette, in fact I think we need more of it these days, but there's one rule I think is meant to be broken - white after Labor Day. As far back as the 1920s white was a year-round staple for Coco Chanel...and she is pretty much a fashion deity. If Coco says it's okay, let it be so. I've been on a kick with my white jeans, and thought I'd inspire you to do the same.


Unfortunately I don't have a professional photographer taking my photo, but you get the idea. If you don't take my word for it, here are some incredibly fabulous people showing us it's completely acceptable and fashionable to wear white year round.

White Jeans via The Sartorialist

Winter White

White and Black Leather via Cheetah is the New Black

 Do you believe in white after Labor Day?