Avid reader LawyerLady recently posted a query to our lovely forum, asking, “May I request a post on the appropriateness of white throughout the year??”
Of course you can!
Back in the day, fashion rules dictated that white was strictly forbidden after Labor Day–which meant once September hit, all those bright whites had to be stashed until next summer. Thankfully, some rules are meant to be broken, and celebrities have shown how white can be incorporated into winter wardrobes seamlessly. Take a look at how you can help transition the typical summer color into the winter months:
1. With a Pop of Color
Play with contrasts by throwing a white or winter white coat over a colorful outfit, à la Jada Pinkett Smith. If you’re not bold enough to go for brighter tones, keep your outfit neutral, and add a pop of color with your lips.
2. A White Tux or Suit
A white suit or tux is an unexpected option in the winter, but can certainly pop in a sea of grays and blacks. Rock one with a leather bandeau for an edgier aura, or keep it simple yet sultry with black pumps and a vibrant lip.
3. With Dark Accents:
Pair a textured white dress with a black coat and black shoes, or rock white trousers with a black jacket. Kim Kardashian is a super fan of both options.
4.White Leather:
Nicole Richie loves her white Simone Studded Leather Jacket, and it’s not hard to see why. The neutral piece goes with just about everything, and can keep you warm during the fall months (depending on where you are).
5. White Jeans
Instead of reaching for your black and blue denim, try a pair of white jeans with a dark top.
Those are just a few ideas.
At any rate, what do you think? And do you embrace white in the wintertime?
January 16, 2013 11:38 am
Yay! Do I smell a new feature? I think I do!
January 16, 2013 11:39 am
Nicee!!! My girls and I were just discussing this!
January 16, 2013 11:46 am
I love white all year round, yet I hesitate to do it because I feel OTHER people are judging me. I remember I wore white jeans after labor day once as a teenager and my mother had a fit lol. I think she scarred me.
January 16, 2013 11:51 am
I’m wearing white right now. As long as the article of clothing and fabric fits the cold weather. I’m wearing a black and white colorblocked blouse and wool white slacks. I even rock my white loafers in the winter.
January 16, 2013 11:53 am
no white after labor day is an old, played-out fashion faux pas…usually the older folk keep that rule…i know i don’t pack away my white denim…ever…
January 16, 2013 12:01 pm
I wear white whenever I please. Fashion no longer has rules.
January 16, 2013 12:05 pm
Underneath my pink and white button down (how appropriate) beats a heart in LOVE with the ladies of the FBD! Thank you for this perfect post! Keep up the truly amazing work!!!!
January 16, 2013 12:17 pm
Love this post! I just bought a white fur collar jacket from H&M that I love. I also have white jeans in my closet that I plan to wear! White looks lovely in the winter!
January 16, 2013 1:03 pm
Always have, always will write my own fashion rules. Good post Claire.
January 16, 2013 1:10 pm
Well, I will be pulling out my white jeans paired with the appropriate winter staples. Great feature!
January 16, 2013 2:07 pm
Break all the rules lol!!!!!
January 16, 2013 3:05 pm
Never understood the “no white” after labor day rule. White is a fresh clean color that can be rocked all year around but I love it in the winter because it just pop against all the dark colors people wear making you stand out more.
January 16, 2013 3:24 pm
J-Lo is on FIYAH! In that pic. Love Jada Pinkett’s look in that pic it reminds me of Miami Vice.
January 16, 2013 3:24 pm
I’m wearing my white jeans today with a grey sweater and black pea coat. I agree that black helps white to pop. Such a fresh color for a rainy day!
January 16, 2013 4:15 pm
Love the way Nicole and Jada wore it.
January 16, 2013 5:54 pm
Some rules were made to be broken….#doyou!!!
January 16, 2013 6:19 pm
Everyone rocked it except K Cole, that entire get-up was just wrong!
January 16, 2013 6:38 pm
Sooooo… My eyes + Monica’s shoes= love at first sight!
January 17, 2013 10:00 am
@Kisha I feel like other people are judging me too. I never did it but would love to do it. Jada’s outfit is giving me life!!! I need those helmut lang pants that Lala wore and Kim K has on but I didn’t want to spend a grip on them :(
February 6, 2013 3:36 pm
I love all white looks, especially in the winter!
February 15, 2013 10:08 am
white hot, baby!