Every once in a while, fashion rules come up on the Fashion Huntress. One rule that often comes up is “no white after Labor Day,” which we’ve pretty much all agreed is not really a rule anymore anyway. I completely agree, so I’m celebrating breaking rules, or lack thereof, in all bright white. I hope everyone had a nice long weekend; they always seem to just go by too quickly, right? Ah well, four more days until the next one…
Top: c/o Fashion Sky Fall
Pants: Banana Republic (gift)
Belt: Old Navy ($1.99 marked down from $7)
Shoes: Nine West via resale ($12, retails for approx $100)
Necklace: gift
Fashion Huntress tips:
1) Summer white, despite no real rules, does seem to be slightly different that winter white. I actually saw an interesting article in Vogue about the apparent difference:
As you know, my general rule is that there are no rules, just wear what you love! But, nonetheless, I did enjoy looking through and reading the article. And, I agree that ivory and cream seem to lend themselves well to fall and winter.
2) Speaking of rules, I went back and forth about wearing hot pink shoes at work quite a bit. As you may know, I have worn them before at work and, ultimately, decided that they are fine at work if toned down quite a bit. I think the all white look makes the shoes still look quite bright, but not overly “showy.” I’m a firm believer that many things that can worn at work, as long as it’s done in a more “conservative” way. Fun shoes deserve to be worn, after all. I mean, you wouldn’t want them sitting all lonely in your closet, right? Lol, okay, I need to stop talking about how clothes and shoes have feelings.
Anyone else have white rules? Non rules? I hope everyone has a great day! Thank you for stopping by!
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Work it girl! Rules are meant to be broken!
Attagurl! Break those old fashioned rules!!! Looking fab with that splash of hot pink too! I’m literally typing this while wearing a long white maxi tank dress – tee hee!!
Woot!! Great minds totally break rules, right!?
Melissa, I am DROOLING over those shoes! OH! How you torment me! I WANT those shoes! But I am not able to walk in heels. OH bummer! I wish I didn’t see this post, but now that I have, I am in agony. I LOVE THOSE SHOES!!!!! Love, LadyPINKRose
LOL thanks LadyPINKRose :)!! I had you feel you would like them!!
cheers to breaking rules!!
OMG killer!! xx
I agree ! White is such a lovely color that limiting it to seasons is foolish and an insult to it range of expression in style….
I agree! Yous should wear what makes you feel comfortable. And today, it was a day to wear white. So hot and humid which means Summer is still here and white is the right color!
Love the accents of pink!
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LOVE IT! I totally agree!
LOVE those shoes! I’ve been on the hunt for a hot pink pair but I can’t seem to come across any that I like!
It took me a long time to find them too! Hot pink adult heels are not easy to come by!
You always look lovely 😀 love the shoess so much
Love the all-white look with just the pops of hot pink – very stylish! And that white lace top is so pretty!! 🙂
You look so pretty in this, you rule breaker! 😉 x
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I have always wanted to be dressed in head to toe white but I am a chicken! 😛 I love your interpretation with that pop of color! 🙂
I can’t wear all white, hopefully one day 😦 but i love your look, and the shoes especially ❤
I love this one you! Walk on the wild side, huntress!
I’m usually not a big fan of pink but, I really do love how you paired the shoes with an understated monotone outfit. I still can’t get over how long your hair is!! Looks great. And overall, I do agree that white can be worn anytime. I think that skin tone makes a difference though. Ivory looks better on my than stark white.
Thanks for sharing!
Aww thanks!! I’m really trying to grow it!!
White, everything white, I absolutely adore this outfit and that touch of pink! x
I like this combination of colors, looks so fresh late in the summer!
Oh my I love the pop of color in your accessories and how they compliment your beautiful lacy top. Great recommendations by the way! One rule that I abide by – have fun with mixing and matching and always let YOU shine through your outfits, and not the other way around 😉
🙂 that is a GREAT rule!! I completely agree!
No white after Labor Day is a rule that was meant to be broken, especially if it’s in an outfit like this! Pink heels, yes please!
xx Cara
I LOVE the pop of pink. 😀 I totally agree that many things can be worn at work too. It shouldn’t really be OK that I feel absolutely fine in jeans, but a little weird in a vintage top…
-Rebecca
Idealism never goes out of fashion
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I came back to this post just to admire your look. So I thought I shouldn’t leave without commenting. I love how the pink accentuates the white and vice versa. LOVE IT
🙂 aww thanks!
Wow! I love the shoes they really make this outfit pop! You look lovely
What a cute outfit! For some reason, the no white after labor day rule has been hard for me to break. I think I’m going to find a way to break it this weekend. Thanks for the inspiration!
I am obsessed with wearing white! You have absolutely perfected it here. Great shoes by the way!
The sign say No Smoking but you look smoking right in front of it 😉
Rules are made for breaking! xxx
Perfectly pink shoes!!! ❤ I'm in love =)
As the saying goes, rules are meant to be broken, hehe, and you’re looking ‘smoking hot’ in your florescently accented whites! XOXO N & N
Seems like everyone loves embracing white after Labor Day and breaking all the fashion rules!! xo!