Should You Wear White After Labor Day?

Bella Breakdown For years we have been told never to wear white after Labor Day without a true explanation on why. Until now. The color white makes sense for summertime outfits, but according to researchers the rule of “No white after Labor Day” began because of the rich. According to the Thrillist, Labor Day marks the end of summer in the United States. Due to this being the last summer holiday, it became an opportunity for those wealthy enough to vacation to mark their return to the heavier, darker, city-oriented fall clothing. “There used to be a much clearer...

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Why We Don’t Wear White After Labor Day

Bella Breakdown When you were growing up, your mother might have told you that you shouldn’t wear white after Labor Day… well maybe that was just my mother. But you might have heard this strange saying from somewhere. You wouldn’t be alone in wonder, well, why not? White used to be viewed as a very formal color. Individuals of means would often wear white during their summers because they were working. It was also a color worn so that they could stay cool. When it was time to head back to work, hence “Labor Day”, people would put away...

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West Coast Labor Day Vacations

Bella Breakdown If you find yourself on the west coast this week, you might want to plan a little trip to one of the amazing places California has to offer. Maybe you didn’t plan anything for Labor Day, and now as the weekend is approaching you are thinking it might be a good idea to pack up some stuff and have yourself a Labor Day vacay. However, where are you going to go now that it is so last minute? Here are a few places you should vacation to if you want to have a last minute, Labor Day...

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How to Wear White After Labor Day

Bella Breakdown Swearing off white after Labor Day is a style precedent that many Southern women follow. We’re showing you that this old-school rule can be broken in a classic, tasteful way. When you live in the South, you know there are still many more hot days to come after Labor Day. However, despite the heat, many women don’t wear any of the white clothes in their wardrobe after this cut-off. Wearing white in the fall and winter months can still be chic! The LWD Just like the little black dress, the little white dress can be worn for...

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