If one were to wear white after Labor Day, it was considered showing off wealth. It was also a way of distinguishing between new money and old money as new money was not as well versed in etiquette.

The rule was originally quietly spread by the old money elite as to distinguish themselves from the 'nouveau riche,' or newly wealthy. Deeper dive into Labor Day rule: Why can’t you wear white ...

Chances are you have heard at some point in your lifetime, either passed down from elders or just general American culture, the age-old fashion rule you should not wear white after Labor Day.

Prep is back—kind of. This time around, however, it’s called the “old-money aesthetic,” and it describes a complicated and divisive trend that’s been proliferating on social media. On ...

Since May, TikTok has been dominated by the "old money" aesthetic, ... "All these white girls show how to (dress) when it was something that was part of our culture (and) ...

If one were to wear white after Labor Day, it was considered showing off wealth. It was also a way of distinguishing between new money and old money as new money was not as well versed in etiquette.

How long after Labor Day can you wear white? The rule states that after Labor Day, white should be retired from your wardrobe. Then once Memorial Day rolls around in May, the gates are re-opened.