Thanks for the comments friends and followers — all two of you. And I hear ya on the "need to wear white year long front." But I stand true to the traditional "No White After Labor Day" fashion law. But I understand others disagree, so please feel free to wear your whites, but please, please, please make sure it's in moderation.
It's like taking vacations to tropical, magical warm destination during the cold-weather months. Sure it's fun once or twice, but it can also lead to burn outs. So I encourage you to proceed with caution.
However, maybe I can still convince you to pack away those prized pants with a few alternatives. Check out these five best picks I found while poking around for rebuttals to your comments. Think about it... and remember, summer will come again and so will the white pants.
Slim Sateen Moto Pant. Now if there is any retailer you can trust when it comes to white (and alternatives to white) it's White House | Black Market. Pretty sure these guys wrote the rules when it comes to wearing all things white and black. The reason I like these pants: They are versatile. It's a gray slim pant that can be work with a blouse and cardigan at the office or paired with one of your frilly summer tops for a sexier evening ensemble. And it's worth mentioning it's not just a plain tapered pant. They have motorcycle inspired details as well as exposed zippers in the back.
The White Shirt. I found this idea in a Banana Republic print ad in the September issue of ELLE. And I find it absolutely brilliant. They took the ever-so-bland white office blouse and created a plethora of styles (10 to be exact) to suit any mood you might be in that day.
A perfect poncho. Now when it comes to white and outwear, anything goes. I totally recommend whites when it comes to overcoats, scarves, hats, puffy vests, and yes, even ponchos. I find this powdery piece at Anthropologie perfect with a pair of dark jeans (skinny or relaxed) and some killer boots (tall or short). Check it.
Bright white bling. You can never have too much jewerly to accessorize. And when it comes to picking a variety, don't shy away from the white. I would say this is the perfect time of year to bust out those pearly white pieces that have been sitting in your jewelry chest or plate all summer because you were too busy with those white pants.
It's in the bag. Now a white hangbag can be tricky in general based on how those get abused and thrown around. So I don't recommend this idea for everyone, but nonetheless, I still think it's a great statement to make when toting around your things. And if you are going to go white, maybe error on the more expensive end, so at least you will be less tempted to throw it down anywhere.
So that's my case. At least it should get you started this fall. And please feel free to comment with other great white alternatives you find throughout the season. Happy shopping!
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