10 summer fashion rules you should break (in honor of Memorial Day)

For the kid in the suit. It's not the color of the suit, it's the cut of the suit and the man in it. If you can work on your confidence and find a good tailor you wear what you want Baby.

Regarding KatelynM's post:

I get so sick of yahoo's articles not ever being proofread.
Please tell me how "Myth: Shorts must always to be casual"
makes sense..

KatelynM, I'm afraid you are the one who did not proofread. There is no "to" in the phrase "Myth: Shorts must always be casual". Without the errant "to", the statement makes perfect sense. In addition, the word Yahoo is a proper noun and should be capitalized.

WOW what a great and freeing article! Thank You!

Not to be rude or anything but the only way this stuff works is if your trying to be some type of rebel

People that make "fashion rules" are morons. Wear what you want, when you want and don't worry about what "they" say is okay to wear. It's your body after all. Clothe it the way you like!!!

I disagree about the black dress @ a wedding, but that's just me being old fashioned. And in my experience, people who have worn black to weddings gave off the vibe that they just put on their little black dress & really couldn't care less about the event.

But whatever, fashion is stupid..

Did you see those shorts?? LOL

I don't care what Jennifer Romolini says. White after Labor Day looks trashy.

To Pairadocs:
Obviously you don't live in the South. White suits or blue and white pinstipe seersucker suits are still seen here in the summer on gentlemen of any ethnicity. I would avoid the t-shirt, but the rest of your options sound just fine to me! Of course, I'm 59, but have you seen Burn Notice? Michael Weston not only gets away with those styles, he looks fabulous! I wouldn't wear white shoes with a mobster pinstripe dark suit, but if you can find them to wear with Summer whites and pastels, go right ahead. By the way, you can join my croquet society anytime. We could use someone with your style.

I love this! Wedges are the only thing I can balance in because of my flat feet and I like that someone understands that they can be very elegant. Thanks!

Oh boy. I grew up with rules 1 & 2. I am still trying to break them without feeling funny. I also grew up with a couple of the other ones but have managed to breake free!! So I guess that there is still hope for me. Now excuse me while I go switch over to my white patent leather purse!

It is stupid to place "rules" on when you can wear things...I will wear whatever, whenever, thank you! Lol.

Sorry. The one about a sexy black dress to a wedding is just plain wrong (at least, the black dress shown -- a black suit or with a colored blouse might pass). Also, something that bare is not acceptable in a church.

Some of the attitudes expressed above show that you folks don't understand the meaning of a "ceremony." It's a group expression and, if it takes place in a church, you ought to show that you respect the place (regardless of whether or not you personally accept its beliefs or creeds). It's not about self-expression.

You can save showing "the real me" for dates. The point is, a wedding is not about you. It's about someone else. You put aside yourself to spotlight someone else. And it's beautiful when, at a morning wedding, everyone "gets it" and the room is filled with bright and flowery dresses, with the bride the only one in white. It's beautiful at a funeral when you scan the group, and the mood is somber and reflective, with grays, blacks, and neutrals dominating. This is part of the beauty of the event, and everyone contributes.

The reason WHITE is worn in summer is because BLACK asborbs heat. One time I wore a black T-shirt in Fort Lauderdale in summer and I was roasting...it didn't take me long to figure out why LIGHT colors are better for summer.

Like we needed your (fashion editors, etc...) permission to break your perceived ridiculous fashions rules ? Please !
Real Women wear what they want and what they like and ALWAYS have. Most of us NEVER listen to any of your nonsense and never have.

I agree with all of these. Especially that you can wear black to a wedding. There is nothing wrong with wearing black to a wedding; if the wedding party (the bridesmaids and groomsmen) are wearing black then isn't it perfectly acceptable for the guests to wear black? Its a classic look.

As for the wedges, I found a cute pair at Old Navy the other day (unfortunately they didn't have my size) and they were so comfortable. Usually though I can never find a pair that feel right on my feet. But I agree that wedges are acceptable dress shoes.

And to all the people who hate these fashion blogs/articles, where does it say "You must wear these things"? I didn't see it. These are just suggestions, they're not ordering you to change the way you dress. Feel free to dress however you want.

Aprarently it's cool to be shallow!

I totally agree with this article. I can feel free to wear whatever I am comfortable in wearing. I don't like anyone who created these fashion rules.

Some good sense here, but too many generalities. For instance, I defy you to find a cool enough place here in Georgia to wear wool in summer. Also, if you are a curvy woman like me, please don't wear a white dress so that you look like the broad side of a barn. White gives the illusion that you are bigger than you actually are. Wear it if yoou are thin. Further in a hot climate, wear patent leather if you want to feel like your feet are swimming in perspiration all day.

Finally, pale is back baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!