Can you wear white shoes year round?

White sneakers can be worn year-round, especially if they’re leather, and the dirtier they get, the better. They have a nice way of lightening up serious fall staples and generally out-there clothes.

Can you wear white before Memorial Day?

Fashion should be fun, rules are meant to be broken! So if you want to wear white before Memorial Day, go for it. If it’s winter, you can easily winterize your white outfit by layering, incorporating fall colors or choosing winter whites. You can definitely wear white pants and dresses if it’s warm out.

Can you wear white shoes at night?

Whites for Occasions No matter what the season, it’s never appropriate to wear white shoes to a somber event such as a funeral. The look is mostly a casual one, and will work most easily for parties and informal events.

Why do you not wear white shoes after Labor Day?

The “you can’t wear white after Labor Day,” rule was created to separate the old money elitists from the new money group. For those who had money and could leave the city during warmer months, white was considered vacation attire.

When to wear white dress and what kind of shoes?

Wear the Right Shoes. If you wear a white dress in the spring or summer, better options include natural toned or white sandals. If you choose to wear white in fall and winter, brown shoes still look better than black (and for sticklers to the rules, white shoes should be avoided after Labor Day).

Can you wear white shoes after Labor Day?

But another common question and misconception in the fashion industry is whether you can wear white shoes after Labor Day. The answer is simple: Yes, you can wear white in the fall, and any time of the year for that matter!

What are the rules for wearing white shoes?

The rule is white shoes, not clothing. I was raised to believe that white is not to be worn on your lower half from Labor Day to Easter, so no shoes, dresses, or pants. White on the upper half is possible if done correctly (winter white, appropriate fabric).

Is it OK to wear white sneakers in the fall?

There’s no doubt that white sneakers were a must-have staple for the summer, but you can definitely continue wearing them throughout the fall as your wardrobe gradually gets darker. Despite what the old fashion rules say, white shoes can be a wardrobe staple all year long, whether you’re pairing them with a summer sun dress or winter leggings.