My Grandmother and Mother were quite stylish and often we shopped together when I was a child. We would all go to Dillard’s and go to our prospective departments, except for me until I was 13 because my mom was paranoid about me being kidnapped. The end of season sales were prime shopping time for all of us. I remember going to what I called the “old ladies” section of Dillard’s to see my grandma and listen to them talk about saggy boob issues. Then I would go to my mom who wasn’t as fun because well, grandmas are just more fun when you are a kid. Anyway, I always remember they talked about how one could not wear white after labor day. That rule was hardcore around my house growing up.
Top: H&M
Vest: Target
Pants: Target
Boots: Hand Me Down
Belt: Gap
My grandmother passed away a few years ago but my mother is still rocking her awesome style. This year when I was seeing everyone pin white pants for fall I started getting super nostalgic about the fashion rules my grandmother used to talk about. Thankfully my mom is no longer a huge stickler for no white after labor day, but I can’t help but feel like my grandmother would not be pleased if she was alive. There were just some fashion rules that were sacred to a proper woman like her and white after labor day is one of those rules. Sorry Grandma.
Andi
Too funny! I heard some girls at work talking about this "rule" the other day and I told them it wasn't really a rule anymore and they can wear white pants year-round! I've been looking for some white skinny jeans, but it is hard to find a good fit and a non-see-through fabric! These are really cute!
Jenniya
Oh I love the boots!
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Nina Piccini
Rules were meant to be broken! Love this look and those boots are fab!!
xo, Nina
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Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird
Some rules were just made to be broken. I think your grandma could agree that you look fantastic.
Citrus - Refreshing Fashion
so loving this outfit! those boots are gorgeous 🙂
XO Meghan
Lisa - respect the shoes
I think we all have our fashion rules that we go by that are passed down by the women in our families – one of my things thanks to my big sis is that navy and black don't go together. Except I've seen it done and it looks good. But I still won't do it, haha.
Kristina
My grandma definitely doesn't care about this rule anymore, I saw her over the weekend and she was wearing white jeans and ankle boots. Wait, is my grandma more stylish than me?
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theadoredlife
You are rocking those white pants! They are seriously from Target??! Are they stretchy/comfortable? If so, I'm going to get some stat. And if you tell me you got them years ago from Target and they no longer sell them, there will be consequences.
Meghan Kraft
Haha, I'm sure she would understand if she saw how darling this outfit is! Some rules are meant to be broken 😉
Ladies in Navy
you look great girl! W.A.L.D. is my new go-to! rock it
kw ladies in navy
LyddieGal
While I'm not one to argue with a grandma, I think that is just the silliest rule!! White is beautiful all year round. I mean, would you tell an October bride she couldn't wear a white gown?
Lauren {Fizz and Frosting}
I think your grandma would totally give you a pass! Love this vest and your belt!
Lauren
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TheTinyHeart
This is one fashion rule that was meant to be broken! I wear my white jeans all year!
-Sharon
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Anngelik Martinez
I love when people break that rule and you look wonderful! I love the burgundy accent, definitely completes the look.
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Sarah, How My World Runs
Love it! My co-workers and I were just discussing white after Labor Day!
Maya {CharminglyStyled}
Awwww this post is so cute! My grandma was a huge source of fashion inspiration for me, but she was insistant on always wearing a fancy scarf. I would much rather spend my extra cash on a pretty pair of shoes 😉
Rachel
I wear white after Labor Day all the time! I think you pull it off well
Alex @ Undergraduate Style
Oh my goodness. I go to KU and I just found your blog via the MSB page and I'm just completely ecstatic to have found this! I love your blog/style but I'm even more excited that I'm not the only style blogger in Lawrence!!!
tastefulstyle
I love how you "autumn-ized" those white pants! Those boots are so cute.
Danielle Doerr
You look AMAZING in this outfit! The white pants and cranberry is a great combination for fall…and those boots!!
Danielle at Framed Frosting
Carly
I love it, and I totally agree you should break the rules on this one!
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countrygirlcityfashion
Those are fabulous boots!