Don’t listen to your grandma! White can be very fresh year-round, and there’s no reason not to take those gorgeous white garments into transitional seasons.
The idea is to put away the summery fabrics like eyelet and gauzey cottons (linen may last you through October in warmer climates) and swap your sandals for loafers, pumps, oxfords or even light boots. Pair your white garments with classics – navy blazers, maxi dresses, a plum cardigan — be creative!
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Charcoal grey jacket with white pants. Looks swell! Notice that he’s wearing socks and shoes.
Stunning! Neutral maxi dress with pops of vibrant turquoise in her accessories. The long necklaces are perfect for autumn and it’s all very chic.
I love this – so easy to pair a black mock turtleneck with white pants and add fantastic animal print pumps and a snazzy emerald bag. Nothing summery about it.
Again, a classic business look but he happens to be wearing crisp white pants. Definitely feel free to do that through September. Once it gets cold, yes, you should put away light white fabrics, but if you want to rock winter white corduroy or something, who’s to stop you?
This big circle circle skirt is a bit gaminesque for clergy but I loved that she paired white with a houndstooth blouse and sharp pumps. The blouse and shoes add serious sophistication.
As one of my favorite characters in my favorite movie says, “White, white, white is the color of our carpets!”
If it works for Carmen Ghia, it works for me. [LOVE YOU FOREVER. – PB]