White after Labor Day?

[crazycruzer68]

I know here in my area most people are sticking to that custom. Do you see a lot people on cruises still wearing white after Labor Day?

 

 

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[KenMo]

I know about the "rule", but I wear white after Labor Day on cruises.

 

I see a lot of people on the ship in white after Labor Day as well.

[alligirl78]

I know here in my area most people are sticking to that custom. Do you see a lot people on cruises still wearing white after Labor Day?

 

 

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I use cruising as a great excuse to wear white after Labor Day :) Yes, you will see plenty of white onboard.

[beachbum53]

I know here in my area most people are sticking to that custom. Do you see a lot people on cruises still wearing white after Labor Day?

 

 

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While there still may be some that stick to the custom of not wearing white after Labor Day, I suspect that many don't know why that custom was started. And, I suspect there are others that either don't know about or care about that antiquated custom. It's no longer the fashion faux pas that it used to be. Keep in mind that this is primarily a U.S. fashion custom. Other countries do not have a Labor Day holiday like we do, and as you well know, people on cruises come from all over the world, not just the U.S.

Edited August 27, 2014 by beachbum53

[Retired_to_Cruise]

Labor Day is an American holiday. If you are on a cruise in the Caribbean or anywhere off the US shores or on any kind of vacation, the rule doesn't apply. I see a lot of white shorts, bikinis, thongs, flip-flops, backbacks, drink holders, bathrobes, and/or tank tops. Even on elegant nights.

[mister windu]

What rule?

Just wear what makes you comfortable.

[KenMo]

I was curious how this rule came to be and found this interesting:

 

http://mentalfloss.com/article/12424/why-can%E2%80%99t-you-wear-white-after-labor-day

[golfadj]

What rule?

Just wear what makes you comfortable.

 

agreed

[mickiemac]

I have always followed this rule because momma said so. However on our cruise in March I did wear white and it was before Easter! I figured in the Carribean it was OK.

[Ehpride]

If it's warm enough that I can wear a swimsuit and flip flops, then I'm definitely wearing white, no matter what the date is.

 

 

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[jbhcw]

If it's warm enough that I can wear a swimsuit and flip flops, then I'm definitely wearing white, no matter what the date is.

 

 

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Agree:):):) Will probably not take white on my repo cruise next month down the west coast...will probably be cool..but in the Bahamas and Caribbean...always wear white no matter what the month:D

[Davey Wavey]

Even though this idea is antiquated, even in its prime there was always an exception for "resort wear." So, even if you hold to this "rule," anything you wear on a cruise ship outside of formal dining attire would probably be considered "resort wear" and thus exempt from this rule.

[uncleg]

If its clean and fits wear it.

[Bookbug53]

I remember my Mother telling me this and I looked at her and said 'why not?. As there was not a common sense answer I ignored it (I was also a teenager at the time). Since then I have simply ignored any 'rule' made up by long ago departed ladies of wealth. Especially those made up to help distinguish your appropriate 'class'. :rolleyes:

[mommiemudd]

I'm a southern girl through and through who has had "the rule" drilled into me from day one! We usually cruise in October and I always wear white!

 

 

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[KLD1019]

people still follow this "rule"!? LOL

 

i wear whatever the heck i want to whenever i want! :D

[crewsweeper]

OMG!!:eek: I wear white dress shirts all year round! :rolleyes: The Fashion Police are coming to take me away, HaHaaa! (apologies to Napoleon XIV;))

[snorkelgirlca]

I was curious how this rule came to be and found this interesting:

 

http://mentalfloss.com/article/12424/why-can%E2%80%99t-you-wear-white-after-labor-day

 

Thanks for the link. Never know why my Mom used to cringe when I wore white after Labor Day

And since I am leaving on the legend this sat for 23 days of cruising to the south pacific I am taking lots of while clothes. So Mom is probably looking down from above (she passed last September) and giving me that look again.

[gtalum]

Do people still actually follow silly "rules" like this? :D

 

Wear what you want, when you want. Don't worry about what other people think.

Edited August 27, 2014 by gtalum

[crazycruzer68]

Thanks all my favorite white pants and shirts will be cruising with me!! But, if my mother knew she would kill me!!

 

 

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[DocF]

Whit is always correct in tropical climes. Now if one is going to Alaska after Labor Day.....................................:p

 

Doc:D

[srlafleur]

Thanks for the link. Never know why my Mom used to cringe when I wore white after Labor Day

And since I am leaving on the legend this sat for 23 days of cruising to the south pacific I am taking lots of while clothes. So Mom is probably looking down from above (she passed last September) and giving me that look again.

 

I never gave it much thought, but I guess I always assumed it had to do with the sloppy autumn/winter/spring weather and dresses dragging in the slush and mud. The real reason is so much less sensible! :rolleyes:

Edited August 27, 2014 by srlafleur

[ncovert]

I was curious how this rule came to be and found this interesting:

 

http://mentalfloss.com/article/12424/why-can%E2%80%99t-you-wear-white-after-labor-day

 

Thanks for the link...

[ryanpatricksmom]

I'm thinking anytime that a swimsuit's appropriate "After Labor Day Rules" don't apply. ;)

[LibratPDX]

Being on a cruise (or perhaps any vacation?) overrides that rule!!! :D