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LESSON 3 · Look Rich, Spend Less

PAUSE TO THINK

Where does the rule about not wearing white after Labor Day come from?

Late-1800s high society.

The exact origin is more anecdote than documented history, but the white-after-Labor-Day rule is widely traced to late-1800s elite dress codes. It has no practical basis, and most modern stylists treat it as outdated.

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