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As with many customs and etiquette dictums, it's difficult to pin down the reason behind the prohibition against white after Labor Day.
Originally, the rule was more along the lines of "Only wear white shoes between Memorial Day and Labor Day." Furthermore, it mainly applied to white pumps or dress shoes. White tennis shoes and off-white boots seem exempt, as are any shoes worn by a winter bride. "Winter white" clothing (e.g., cream-colored wool) is acceptable between Labor Day and Memorial Day.
The only logical reasoning is temperature. White reflects light and heat, wearing white would make you cooler in winter, and thus should be avoided. However, others suggest the rule stems from a class issue. Director of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology Valerie Steele notes that in the late 19th century and the 1950s, more people were entering the middle classes. These nouveau-riche folks were often unaware of the standards of high society, so they were given specific codified rules to follow in order to fit in.
Several sites also quoted a charming refrain about G.R.I.T.S. - girls raised in the South. This bit of folklore states, "Southern girls know bad manners when they see them," and a clear sign of bad manners is wearing white shoes before Easter or after Labor Day. Because fashions in the American South can be a little more formal than elsewhere, perhaps the no-white-shoes rule came from south of the Mason-Dixon Line? Even Star Jones (an otherwise fashion-forward Southern lady) admits that white shoes "are for Easter Sunday and not the dead of winter."
We can only surmise that the point of this rule is to ensure that people only wear summer fashions during the actual summer months. The opposite probably applies as well, but people generally don't need to be reminded to avoid wearing a goose-down parka in 100-degree weather. If you live in a locale with summer temperatures year-round, I can't see the harm in wearing white shoes or a head-to-toe white outfit in October.
What else can I help you with?
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Why? Dont wear pants at all.
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What color underwear should you wear under white pants?
Never wear white under white! It's just as visible as black would be. For white pants, wear a thong in the nude shade that matches your skin color the best.
Does the sky wear pants and if so what kind?
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they wear a gi which is common in guju ryu karate or a white shirt with sweat pants or judo pants
On the TV show Family Ties (1982-1989), Did Justine Bateman Wear White Pants?
She did wear white pants in most episodes of Family Ties.
Can you wear White pants on Easter Sunday?
Yes
What shirt should you wear tomorrow?
Clothes!! You should wear are pink and white shirt and some Grane pants to wear with the shirt.
When should a person wear white shoes?
When he/she is wearing white clothes and pants
What color dress pants should you wear with a blue and white shirt?
I would wear Navy blue or maroon dress pants.
Do you have to wear white shoes and white scrub pants in the dental field per OSHA regulations?
No. You can wear any color scrubs (shirts and pants), and any color shoes.
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white pants and a nice shirt:)
