White Clothes You Should and Can Wear After Labor Day

These styles prove that old saying ‘You Can’t wear white After Labor Day’ is a thing of the past.

As summer ends, you may be thinking about packing up all of your white clothes, because everyone knows you’re not supposed to wear white after Labor Day, right? Wrong! After reading this, you might want to wait a bit.

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According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the custom goes all the way back to the early 1900s, when wearing white clothing was associated with the well-to-do. If you were caught wearing white clothing, especially after the Labor Day holiday, it meant you had the money to travel in the late summer months and were flaunting your status to others.

Because we’re not ready to say goodbye to summer just yet, we’ve rounded up some cool white fashions and accessories that prove the rule about wearing white after Labor Day is definitely a thing of the past.

Cropped Leather Jacket

This Band Collar Cropped Leather Jacket from Club Monaco is fall layer you didn’t know you needed. The 100 percent leather jacket has a recycled polyester lining and three pockets for – well, anything you want.

Denim Midi Dress

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Layered with a cardigan or a jacket, this Kendi Denim Midi Dress from Reformation can transition from your summer to fall wardrobe with ease.

Sherpa Jacket

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Even if you don’t like the cooler temperatures, you’ll love wearing this cozy Sherpa Shawl Collar Jacket from Fear of God.

Winter White Hat

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When it comes to hats, it doesn’t get much cooler than The Johnny from Black hat designer Monrowe.

Cashmere T-Shirt

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This cashmere tee from J. Crew is the perfect layer that will work with practically anything in your fall wardrobe.

Asymmetrical Jumpsuit

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Dressing up for a night out is easy with this beautifully tailored asymmetrical jumpsuit from MANGO.

Slouchy Wide Leg Jean

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We love the way the studded detail on these Slouchy Wide Leg Jeans from Reformation elevates the look.

Recycle Cashmere Scarf

Stay warm in style with this Men’s Recycled Cashmere Scarf from Todd Snyder.

Nike Air Force 1

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White sneakers will never go out of style, which is why you can never have too many. The Air Force 1 from Nike is a classic unisex sneaker that looks great on everyone.

Bouclé Blazer

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Whether you wear it with jeans or over a dress, this white Bouclé Blazer from H&M will be on constant rotation in your fall wardrobe.

Trench Coat

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This Oaklane Trench Coat from Theory will have you dying for the first day of fall.

Cotton Crewneck Sweater

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We can’t think of anything you can’t wear with this cotton crewneck sweater from J. Crew.

Cozy Deep-V Sweater

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From the thick ribbed knit to the deep v neck, this sweater from Good American is cozy and sexy at the same time.

Baggy Cargo Jeans

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If you’re looking for stylish jeans with lots of room, you’ll love the Baggy Cargo Jean from alice + olivia.

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