What's the deal with wearing white the day after Labor Day?!?

Answer 1

The fashion icons have decided it's OK and they've figured out that wearing white doesn't keep you from being any warmer in the winter.

Answer 2

It's okay now. It used to be that you would not wear white-white after Labor Day. You could wear a winter white. I'm sure there will be a time they will start that up again!

Answer 3

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labor_Day#Culture

Labor Day is a United States federal holiday that takes place on the first Monday in September. The holiday began in 1882, originating from a desire by the Central Labor Union to create a day off for the "working man". It is still celebrated mainly as a day of rest and marks the symbolic end of summer for many. Labor Day became a federal holiday by Act of Congress in 1894.

An old custom eschewed wearing white after Labor Day. The custom is rooted in nothing more than popular fashion etiquette. In actuality, the etiquette originally stated that white shoes were the taboo while white or "winter white" clothes were acceptable. This custom is fading from popularity as it continues to be questioned and challenged, particularly by leaders in the fashion world. "Fashion magazines are jumping on this growing trend, calling people who 'dare' to wear white after Labor Day innovative, creative, and bold. Slowly but surely, white is beginning to break free from its box, and is becoming acceptable to wear whenever one pleases. This etiquette is comparable to the Canadian fashion rule against wearing green after Remembrance Day. In the world of western attire, it is similarly tradition to wear a straw cowboy hat until Labor Day. After Labor Day, the felt hat is worn until Memorial Day. "

Answer 4

It used to be a fashion faux-pas but now it's supposed to be okay to wear it. But with 'fashion' you can never tell..... it could change back to a no-no tomorrow........

Answer 5

I've never heard of that.... huh.?????