The Truth Behind The Myth That You Shouldn’t Wear White After Labor Day

The 19th-century myth that you cannot wear white after Labor Day was once used to distinguish between social climbers and old money

Rui Alves
ENGAGE

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Photo by Craig Philbrick on Unsplash

‍When the leaves start changing, and the air becomes crisper, we know that the end of summer is fast approaching. And with that comes a host of new “rules” about how we should wear.

That’s right… It’s almost time for another season of misguided fashion advice and silly rules to creep back on us again.

For example, did you know that among “fashionable” people have a “rule” that you shouldn’t wear white after Labor Day?

Did you know that some also believe green is only acceptable as a secondary color to blue or red in a combination? To me, that sounds ridiculously archaic.

Thankfully it is… because it isn’t true. Read on to learn more about these faux “rules” and some simple tips for staying stylish all year round.

Photo by Larisa Birta on Unsplash

Why this myth exists

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Rui Alves
ENGAGE

Language teacher, linguist, coach, published author, editor, and international nonfiction book awards judge. Digital ronin, musician, and alchemist of sound.