Don't own any just hate restrictions.
2006-09-08 00:37:09 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It's an easy way for observers to see who dresses with the seasons, and who doesn't.
Of course, no one really cares what you do, but there will always be snooty busybodies (like me!) secretly thinking, "Look at that...white shoes, and it's October! What a loser!"
By the way, no such thing as "winter white"; that's a designer's term for a soft off-white, and has nothing to do with shoes.
2006-09-08 00:49:34 · answer #1 · answered by silvercomet 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't really matter anymore, it all depends on the culture of the area--some places you go it's crap, and others it's a sin if you're wearing white after labor day. Honestly, it's not that big of a deal not to wear white shoes, pants, skirt, whatever after labor day. I'd rather not wear the stuff than worry about people fussing about it.
Oh, and southern belles do still exist. Trust me, I live in the South.
And the snooty ex boyfriend that someone's daughter had, must be my ex too, lol.
2006-09-08 01:54:36 · answer #2 · answered by GLSigma3 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
ooo shazam got it! Its really NOT NEC now. It was absolutly all about the whole Southern Belle BS from forever ago, and it really IS about mud, snow, rain, etc. however it is perfectly acceptablenowadays, just use common sense, no sandals, open toes in the rain....I looked it up about a year ago when my daughter was dating the BIGGEST SNOB in the history of people, and the "Today" show just ran a feature on it. I never bought into that- I've ALWAYS worn what I want.
2006-09-08 01:20:50 · answer #3 · answered by Freakgirl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's an old tale many people used to follow. My mother was one of them, but personally, I'm not putting my white shoes, pants or skirts away just yet.
2006-09-08 00:51:03 · answer #4 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It has to do with the weather. After labor day tends to be the wet season. Mud would ruin white shoes....
2006-09-08 00:38:46 · answer #5 · answered by sshazzam 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is something that comes from times long before you. It's just a fashion thing.
You can wear white after Easter and no while after labor day. You can wear whatever you want, whenever you want. There is no secret fashion police that will come and arrest you.
2006-09-08 00:39:46 · answer #6 · answered by Miss Vicki 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can now wear white after labor day.. hence the color 'winter white'... but shoes should be closed toe.... here is some more fashion advice......
2006-09-08 00:43:14 · answer #7 · answered by me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just some dumass rule that shouldn't be 'observed' until the official first day of Fall: 9/22
Until then wear your white s h i t cuz nobody gives a damn!
2006-09-08 05:01:06 · answer #8 · answered by incognitas8 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It use to be the fashionable thing.....now it doesn't matter. If appropriately worn with the right clothes, wear white.....we do at Christmas all the time!!!
2006-09-08 00:45:06 · answer #9 · answered by Rea 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
someone told me its an old wives tale - like some traditional thing - for women only - somewhere around 1950
2006-09-08 00:39:16 · answer #10 · answered by Perry N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋