Style rule · occasion
Can you wear white after Labor Day?
YesYes. The old rule is long retired; winter white knits, coats and trousers look fresh in cold months.
The reason
Why
It came from social etiquette, not from colour. In winter, cream and ivory in heavier fabrics look most natural.
How to get it right
In winter choose cream, ivory or white in wool and knit.
Exceptions
When the rule bends
- White linen and thin summer fabrics look out of season in winter.
Questions
Quick answers
Can you wear white after Labor Day?
Yes. Yes. The old rule is long retired; winter white knits, coats and trousers look fresh in cold months. It came from social etiquette, not from colour. In winter, cream and ivory in heavier fabrics look most natural.
How do you get it right?
In winter choose cream, ivory or white in wool and knit.
Are there exceptions?
White linen and thin summer fabrics look out of season in winter.
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