Wearing white after Labor Day has always been one of those fashion rules that I never quite knew how to follow. A classic white button-down blouse, white jeans, etc.. I feel that I can make them work during any season. That being said, there are definitely a couple guidelines that I follow to keep an outfit from looking too summery.
First, start with some season-appropriate grounding pieces. For fall, I’m loving shades of mustard, crimson, navy and milk chocolate. If you’re planning on wearing white jeans, a burgundy or slate grey sweater would be a lovely pairing. I like to wear a dressy white blouse with colored pants, like the toffee ones I’m wearing here. Combining white with darker tones takes the look into cooler temperatures and away from the florals and brights of summer.
Next, I like to add in some metallic accents. A statement necklace or delicate layered pieces, a brooch or drop earrings, anything that basically you wouldn’t wear when it’s 100 degrees outside. I especially love a gold or jewel-toned brooch pinned on a blazer or coat (even on the lapel of a blouse).
Lastly, I recommend making sure the whole look is balanced. If you’re wearing a white bottom, shy away from a super light top, and vice versa. Wearing head-to-toe white is the quickest way to look like you belong at a pool party ;D Simple sheath or skater dresses can still work, but add another layer on top, like a navy blazer or camel trench coat.
I hope my tips were helpful on showing you how to wear white after Labor Day. After all, fashion rules were made to be broken!
Blouse, Pants, Bag & Heels all c/o Simply Be // Ring / Kyle Chan Design // Necklace / FabFitFun (use code PUMPKIN for $10 off the fall box)
Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.
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I really love how vibrant this bag is. It looks great when paired with neutral tones, like I did here, but also could stand up to other brights or against a busy print. It has tons of interior space, as well as a flap that folds over and opens up to even more storage. At first, I was worried that it might be one of those bags that anything that you put inside, you can see it from the outside (such as a cell phone, notepad, etc.), but the shape stays pretty much the same unless you overload it. The strap is also long enough to wear as a shoulder bag or crossbody. Basically, I love this bag haha!
Next up was this satiny sleeveless split neck top. I LOVED the print and fabric and it was slightly shorter in the front than in the back, which would have been pretty flattering had it fit. It was perfect in the bust, but way too snug around the hips. It was returned due to fit issues. Top, $58, not purchased.
When I first pulled this blouse out of the box, I was a little iffy on the print. Then I realized how versatile it is! You could build an outfit around it, mixing it with pastels or neons, jeans, so many options! It was, again, too tight around my hips so it had to go back. Blouse, $48, not purchased.
These Dolce Vita slides really aren’t my style but I thought I would try them on to see if I could make them work.. The answer to that would be no, haha! They made a hideous squeaky noise and literally flopped off my feet when I tried to walk in them. At the shocking price of $70, they went right back.
Lastly, I received these suuuuuper vibrant cropped pants from Kut from the Kloth. They were reasonably priced at $58, which I think is fair for well-made pants. I can’t say they’re the most versatile bottoms I’ve ever owned, but they can pair with black, white, other jewel tones and fun prints, which is perfect for summer. Cropped pants, $58, purchased.