I’ve always been curious about the no white rule after Labor Day. I finally took the time and looked it up. Basically, back in the 1800-1900s, wearing white was a way of telling apart the elite from the working class. Those who could afford to vacation during the summer, wore white. It was the rich who could vacation, and therefore there way of standing out. Then, with Labor Day officially a holiday in 1894, this date really marked the end of summer. From then on, the resort wear, summer attire that the socialites would wear would have to wait till the next season, and the dark colors resembling the long winter months returned for their outings. Now a days, in 2014, this rule no longer matters. For a while it was because the fashion mags continued to tell us not to wear white after Labor Day, but even now all the big names (Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle) have changed their tune and feature stories portraying white in the middle of the winter! Wearing white after the summer season is no longer an economical statement, and the fashion influencers say go for it. Regardless of my social status or what the fashion mags say, my summer is still continuing on, and this lovely white sundress with a low back is just perfect for me!
Some Outfit Details
Earrings–Forever 21
Red Lippy–Wet’n Wild (more on this fab lipstick later!)
Necklaces–Zara choker, Free the People evil eye, and Nordstrom long chain. The “K” is from the night market here in HK.
White Dress–ASOS thanks to my sister, Julie.
Sleeveless Jean Jacket–Topshop
Denim Tote–Mango
Shoes–Asiatique Night Market in Bangkok (Read my style guide for this market on Style Asia!)
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