White After Labor Day

How many of you still follow the “No White After Labor Day” rule? White after Labor Day = Fashion Faux Pas, right?! Well, I’m here to tell you that we are officially breaking free of this rule and wearing white year round.

These high-waisted, wide leg pants from Salt Studio Boutique in the River Oaks Shopping Center have been a Summer staple, and I’m excited to style them for Fall. The exact pants I’m wearing are sold out, but I found a similar style from Nordstrom (this pant comes in 5 colors!!).The key to wearing white in the Fall is pairing it with darker colors and heavier textures. I paired my white pants with a black and white window-pane printed top. This print is very on trend for Fall. I found this particular top on Gilt which is a members only flash sale site that sells designer goods at a deep discount. If you are not a member yet, I strongly suggest you join (Warning: Designer duds at discount prices may lead to a shopping addiction!).
Because Gilt is a flash sale site, they often run out of a particular item very quickly. This top is no longer available, but I found a similar option called the “Check Short Sleeve Overlay Blouse” at Nordstrom. I love that this blouse has two layers. You can tuck the longer layer into a high waisted pant, and the shorter length will give the appearance of a crop top without showing any skin.One of the most important rules of wearing a wide leg pant is to wear a high heel. I love a pointed toe pump with a wide leg pant because it elongates the leg. I’ve linked a great pair of black pointed toe pumps in a previous post, and they’re on sale!
I think there is something so chic about wearing black and white and adding a pop of red. I wore very little accessories with this look but paired it with a bold lip and a statement bag. If you are someone that shy’s away from wearing color, begin slowly by bringing it in through your accessories. Rebecca Minkoff makes a poppy colored quilted bag with gold chain detail that adds the perfect pop of color to a monochromatic ensemble.
Still not convinced you can wear white after Labor Day? Or better yet, how to wear it? Check out this article from Vogue.com that shows you “15 White Looks to Wear Long After Labor Day.”