Before you know it, you'll be packing away your summer dresses and chunky sandals to make room for cashmere sweaters and knee-high boots. But there's one fashion category we always hesitate to retire: The all-white outfits and cream-colored pieces we've accumulated over the years. The age-old question—"Can I wear white after Labor Day?"—has long haunted fashion lovers everywhere. Many people have feared wearing their favorite white pieces during September and beyond in line with the "no white after Labor Day" rule—but is this necessary? Can you wear white after Labor Day without committing a fashion crime?
The short answer: Yes. In fact, the story behind this arbitrary post-Labor Day dress code is not only unconvincing but incredibly classist. Read on to learn why you should give your white jeans a chance to bask in the autumn sun.
