Don't Leave The House Wearing White...Without Reading These 3 Essential Rules First
That old rule about not wearing white before Memorial Day or after Labor Day? It's pretty much been tossed out the window--but as warmer weather approaches, we've got three absolutely mandatory rules to take its place.
White is meant to look pure, crisp, and clean--even when you wear it in the middle of winter (which, yes! is totally acceptable: Get the lowdown on winter white here), the feeling you want to evoke is of fresh white snow. To avoid looking like a white hot mess, always keep these three essential rules in mind:
1. Wear nude undergarments. Nothing kills a look more quickly than an unsightly flash of skivvies peeking through the fabric. Bright red or pink thongs with white linen pants should be an obvious no-no, but white bras and panties are just as offensive--their blindingly bright presence is totally obvious beneath thin summer fabrics. Choose an undergarment that matches your skin tone as closely as possible, and it'll blend seamlessly into your outfit.
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2. Just say no to red wine. And tomato sauce, cranberry juice, a bloody mary, anything slathered in ketchup, or sitting on the grass without a blanket beneath you. Wearing white is kind of a commitment, and if you want to maintain the crispness of your look, you have to make a few sacrifices to the stain-preventing powers that be. Nobody's saying you need to stand around like a statue and avoid any fun, but sipping on red wine while wearing a white linen dress is just inviting trouble.
3. Avoid cheap fabrics--please! White is one of those colors that looks best in a natural state, like cotton, linen, denim, or wool. Synthetics like nylon, rayon, or polyester (I just cringed--please, please promise me to never wear white polyester, ladies!?) have a tendency to pill, stretch out, and just generally look worse for the wear after a wash or two. You want to convey confidence and purity in white, not embarrassment at how shoddily your clothes are made. You don't have to spend a fortune--a white cotton T-shirt can cost just $5--but you will look like a million bucks if you stick with natural fabrics.
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There you have it, ladies...three easy-to-follow but impossible-to-forget rules for wearing white...what are yours? Are you planning to wear a lot of white this spring and summer? How will you stay crisp and clean while you do it? Discuss!
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