Something important to keep in mind when contemplating whether or not it’s appropriate to wear white after Labor Day is the fact that, in quite literally every country besides the U.S., this rule doesn’t really exist. I mean, try telling a French person not to wear white after August! They’d laugh.
Wearing white after Labor Day isn’t about breaking rules for the sake of it—it’s about embracing pieces that are versatile, timeless, and effortlessly chic. Whether you go for a soft ivory coat on a chilly morning or crisp white jeans for a casual weekend stroll, these outfits prove that style evolves with the season, and white is here to stay.
So if you’ve been hesitant to bring white into your fall and winter rotations, consider this your permission slip. These outfit ideas combine classic elegance with a fresh, modern twist—perfect for anyone looking to make the "no white" rule a thing of the past.
As summer transitions into fall, a great place to start in your journey to wearing white would be a short-sleeve sweater and a maxi pencil skirt. The definition of a back-to-office OOTD.
Knitwear is at the top of my list in terms of ways to style white after Labor Day. There’s nothing like a cozy white sweater on colder days. Make a statement by pairing it with white pants, and you’ll have everyone convinced that this colorway is it.
A trench coat really does look shockingly good with a white-on-white outfit. Take your favorite tank top and add white jeans. And if you really want to make it look fall-ready, add in the black accessories.
Flannel season is coming in hotter than ever this year, and if you haven’t dug one out of your storage yet, now is the time to do so. Styling it with a white skirt and loafers is the perfect way to make the skirt feel a lot more like fall.
There are actually some fall days in New York City where it's still hot. If you want your outfit to still work without overheating, find a way to style your linen separates just right. Adding a suede bag and cool sneakers is the way to do it.
If you don’t have a white slip skirt, the time to buy into it is now. It’s a wardrobe staple you can wear in infinite ways. Play with proportions by styling a top that hits your hips with a belt that gracefully touches the waist.
Nothing signifies the return of fall quite like a wool pillbox hat, especially a white one, so imagine my excitement when I saw that this one is back in stock. Great fall with a cashmere wrap that perfectly completes every outfit.
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