The rule: Don’t wear white after Labor Day
The Question: What the heck will happen if I do?
The answer: Absolutely nothing
Items in this set:
- Joymiss Belted Coat $88 Beyondtherack.com
- Nathaniel Cole Fur Ear Muffs $25 Lorisshoes.com
- (Splurge Gift) Michael Kors Jet Set Travel Tote Bag $350 Zalando.co.uk
- Steve Madden Desires High Heels $50 6PM.com
Okay, so I never quite understood the no white after Labor Day rule. From what I hear in the fashion scene these days, no one else does either. As evidenced by Pantone’s reveal of the 2015 spring/summer color palette, the trend is slowly moving toward … drum rolls please. Pastels! Yep. They’re back, and I’m not the least bit surprised.
At first, I was devastated by this news. I mean, I am a former Goth girl. Black remains a staple of almost every outfit in my closet. It’s strong, it’s powerful. Not to mention it goes with everything and slims you down. However, I must admit that a few of the colors in the 2015 palette make for an interesting conversation, at least. Since I’ve already covered my thoughts on those colors, I figured I would think of a way to improvise on the palette.
Enter the color neutral/super pale pastel … white!
Items in this set:
- Calvin Klein Collarless Roll Tab Button Down Blouse $69 Lordandtaylor.com
- Arrow Midi Sterling Silver Ring/Eve’s Addiction $30 EvesAddiction.com
- Double Breasted Coat $30 Mango.com
- Women’s Phase 3 ‘Stand Up’ Sparkle Beanie $14 Nordstrom.com
- Chic Polka Dot Platform Stiletto Heels $69 Shoespie.com
- Nine West Triple Grommet Crossbody Bag $75 NineWest.com
It’s innocent. Sweet. Pure. And surprisingly, I’ve grown to appreciate what I like to call the silent sexiness of white, a color that has its own appeal, a strength in the purity. There’s a reason Scandal’s Olivia Pope chooses to implement white as her wardrobe staple color. For that reason, I believe white rivals black as equally intense and well… kinda Gothic.
The trend this spring has moved back toward black and white together. Yeah, we have the Pantone forecast and colorful little baby doll dresses are popping up all over the place, but white was all over the runways during both the Milan and Paris Fashion Week kickoffs this year.
I’m excited, so I’ve included a collage of affordable pieces for you to add to your wardrobe. Go ahead. Make a statement. Enjoy the Gothic strength of this season’s white.
Items in this set:
- Hat – Chunky Beret $30 Teacollection.com
- Coat – Chicwash Oversized Beige Shaggy Coat w/Waterfall Drape $62 Chicwish.com
- Poncho – Beige Knitted Poncho $49 Lookbookstore.co
- Boot – Style&Co. Lindie Boots $44 Macys.com
- Purse – Rebecca Minkoff Leo Clutch $95 Shopbop.com
- Full Outfit by Ralph Lauren
Um… don’t wear white after labor day makes much more sense when you don’t think of “labor day” as a holiday but actually being in labor, If having a freaking baby. Not a great time to wear white.
Aaahhh it is a brave lady who can wear white! I love a fitted white T or tanktop in the summer when I have a bit of a tan, but other than that white for me is a no-no. As much as I love winter whites – pullover and ponchos, I am just too pale in complexion.
I am loving the Calvin Klein blouse and am keen to get something similar for the summer time.
You’ve proven my point. Many say the same thing about black. They are both very strong colors. Come back and tell us about your Calvin Klein adventure! 🙂
Dressing in one tone is sweet. Like black, when you dress head to toe in white you’ll be special, pure.
Awww… that’s a super sweet way of looking at it Christophe. Thx for stopping by. 😀
By dressing in the white goth style you’re adding a new dimension to the gothic style aesthetic. Evolve, mutate, survive.
Ditto. Ditto. lol
OK Now that I have read this Im feeling very good about getting white at my color!!!! thank you so much !
You’re most welcome. Thx for stopping by!
White is an elegant choice. There aren’t any real rules. In fact, fashion only follows trends, not hard and fast rules.
So true Nancy. Thx for stopping by and commenting.
How beautiful. Wearing white is actually pretty nice.
I agree! LoL
Awesome, White Goth is the perfect look for a summer. When you’re bored with your wardrobe, a white look is a great way to experiement, especially if you’re weary of colour.
Definitely so, Pascal. I’m so glad to see people are getting the point of this post!
I am the color white. Very interesting piece here.
thanks Juliette
Wear what you want whenever you want! That’s the benefit of ownership — you can do with your property as you please. As for me, as the days and nights become cooler, then cold, I want to be warm, and because darker colors help by absorbing heat, white is off the fashion table.
Not everyone will love white. I am still a lover of black Nadia. It’s the sexiness color. 😉
Great post, I fully intend to wear as much white as possible tomorrow to see if anyone cares.
Hahaha! Go for it Patrick!
White is Right! Sounds a lot like me.
I’m excited to hop out of my white Mercedes, in all white, in my Michigan snow! Its my dream lol
Oh boy, snow is the one white I’d like to avoid this year, Rihab. LoL
i fully agree with you. My favourite colour “white”. I. love “white”. thank u so much.
LOVE THIS!
thanks Sheila!