<p>I do remember the “white shoes” are being a big part of it, but also in my world, white “bottoms” of any kind also fell in that category!</p>
<p>I’m not even sure if I own any white shoes anymore…even sandals…!</p>
<p>Like my mom, I was born in So Cal. Dad moved us to the midwest when I was young. In HS, I remember asking my mom about the “white rule”. She told me: “you’re from California, so you don’t have to follow that dumb rule.” And yes, I am currently rocking the white.</p>
<p>I hadn’t worn white pants in probably 25 years. However, I lost a decent chunk of white and found the perfect pair of white jeans last Spring. Of course, it was too dang hot to wear them most of the summer. I just started wearing them a few weeks ago and I’ve gotten so many compliments on them. I wore them on Saturday and my 81 year old mother remarked that I could only wear them for 2 more days. I’d love to keep wearing them, but I still do feel silly wearing white bottoms after Labor Day. Old habits die hard. </p>
<p>I do not own any white shoes, so no chance of offending the fashion police with my footwear.</p>
<p>I have a white sweater (which I felt quite rebellious when I bought), but NEVER white pants or shorts after Labor Day. My mom lives in another state, but somehow I feel that she would know!</p>
<p>I cannot wear shorts to work. I do not care what is on me after work, I do not think my H. ever notice. I am currently wearing very bright yellow knit shorts after work. If anybody tells me where I can buy cotton knit shorts with side pockets of any color I would appreciate. I have only 2 pairs, I am out of luck when they disintegrate. I cannot find cotton knit shorts with side pockets.</p>
<p>[Men’s</a> Jersey Knit Shorts from Lands’ End](<a href=“http://www.landsend.com/pp/JerseyKnitShorts~137626_-1.html]Men’s”>http://www.landsend.com/pp/JerseyKnitShorts~137626_-1.html)</p>
<p>I think there may be lots of options if you don’t mind wearing men’s shorts.</p>
<p>My Mom trained me that no white shoes after Labor Day so away mine went this weekend, into the storage bin. I also changed purses, as mine was white with some color to it, but mainly white. I planned my wardrobe last week to wear the items I have that go with the white shoes. I know it is silly but it was the way I was raised too, in Ohio. Now, for my D1 who is going to school in PA, she is freezing, luckily brought a jacket with her but still it is really chilly. We will go for family weekend this week so we will have to bring her some more warm clothes.</p>
<p>Clinton, of What Not To Wear fame has a post on his Facebook page that came up on a friend’s feed this morning. He says that this fashion rule is completely pass</p>
<p>Nope, can’t do it! All whites (not shirts, but pants, dresses, shoes, pocketbooks) put away for the season or until we go to St. John (USVI). I know it’s silly and an old rule and I don’t follow any other fashion rule but years and years of training.</p>
<p>If white is OK with the Pope and Cab Calloway, it’s ok with me.</p>
<p>It is a sin not to wear white in Seattle this week! We are having the best weather of the year - 80+ degrees and not a cloud in the sky. Ahhhh… Summer. I hope my new white jeans will be hemmed soon so I can wear them this weekend.</p>
<p>Enjoy your glorious weather, BunsenBurner!</p>