The weather outside is frightful but chillin at the crib writing this blog is very delightful. Its like 6 inches of snow and ice outside but its all good. This blog will challenge a rule that is staple in the fashion industry. I’ve been contemplating this subject for awhile now. I’ve done some research and asked some questions and I believe the public has been deceived, so I’ll pose the question… Is there a myth about wearing WHITE in the fall and winter months???
Ever since I can remember, I was always told that I can’t or I’m not supposed to wear white after Labor Day and before Memorial Day. The traditional reasoning is that white is worn when its hotter because it doesn’t attract heat. This rule was put into effect by the fashion powers that be in Europe and obviously those rules transferred over here to the U.S., but do they neccessarily apply??? In Europe and most of the continental U.S, we all know that the weather changes during the fall and winter months but what about in the southern parts of the U.S. like Miami, or L.A. when its 75 to 80 degrees all year around. Do the same rules apply?? If tradition states that wearing white is based on the climate, then why, if the weather doesn’t change in Southern Florida or California do those rules apply. I think this rule should be ammended based on geographical location. In most northern states, major manufactures are making white coats, sweaters and selling white shoes and boots so, I guess the rule has been modified. However, one doesn’t see white pants worn alot in the winter months(well at least up north) I don’t see why folk are frowned upon in southern parts of the U.S(mainly Southern Florida and California) for rocking them, if the traditional reason is applied. I own a couple of white sweaters, vest and cardigans, I wouldn’t rock them in the summer. That would be a little……..odd. I think white shoes should be worn on a case by case basis. I think white loafers, shouldn’t be worn until spring but white dress shoes can be worn all year around.
Guest column provided by Christian Bradley
