Why Can’t We Wear White After Labor Day? The Reason Is So Silly

While they vacationed, they wore white, lighter clothing which was considered “a look of leisure,” versus the dark outfits they wore day-to-day. After September 1, the people who could afford to take a vacation returned back to the city and their darker wardrobes. In the ’50s, it’s speculated that this rule was followed by those who wanted to climb the social ladder. If you knew the rules, then you were more likely to be accepted by the upper class.