Not wearing white after Labor Day may be a social norm and is still a thing, but there are exceptions to every rule.

Not wearing white after Labor Day may be a social norm and is still a thing, but there are exceptions to every rule.

How did the 'don't wear white after Labor Day' rule start? According to the Old Famer's Almanac, two primary theories exist about why people are discouraged from wearing white after Labor Day.

Why can't you wear white after Labor Day? And does the rule still apply in 2025? Here's the scoop on this old-school tradition.

As you're packing your bags for upcoming Labor Day holiday trips, you might feel pressured to leave out your white clothes. Reasons behind the rule.

These styles prove that old saying 'You Can't wear white After Labor Day' is a thing of the past.

Labor Day is considered the end of summer — and at some point, it was tied to when you can and can't wear white. Here's the history.

How did the 'don't wear white after Labor Day' rule start? According to the Old Famer's Almanac, two primary theories exist about why people are discouraged from wearing white after Labor Day.

But where did this fashion “rule” originate? Fashion experts believe the tradition likely dates back to the Gilded Age in the late 1800s, around the same time Labor Day was established.

Related: Why can't you wear white after Labor Day? At first glance, the don't-wear-white-after-Labor-Day school of thought makes a bit of practical sense.