10 Celebs Who Proved The 'No Wearing White After Labor Day' Fashion Rule Is So Outdated

Fashion rules may influence what we wear to an extent, but at the end of the day, they're more like guidelines that we can bend as we wish. If a sartorial law makes sense, like ironing out wrinkles or avoiding over-the-top logos, then go for it. But in the 2020s, it's officially time to retire the advice that no longer serves. Yes, we're thinking about wearing white after Labor Day, the first Monday in September. If celebrities under the guidance of stylists and designers can kiss this rule goodbye, then so can we. 

Originally, the rule was meant to further segregate the classes. White was the color of choice for summer vacations for the upper echelons, and not wearing it between Labor Day and Memorial Day (the last Monday in May) was supposed to highlight who knew the rules — and was thus accepted into prestigious circles — and who didn't. Over the years, that logic carried over to a general sense of dressing for the season. To be frank, the cooler months do call for earthy tones, moodier vibes, and dark manicures to match with your pumpkin spice latte. But if white still fits for whatever reason, then you should wear it. Undoubtedly, this is an outdated rule we aren't following anymore.

Going against deeply entrenched fashion rules can require some nerve, so if you're looking for white post-Labor Day style inspo, check out stars like Kim Kardashian and Rihanna, who have already been there and done that. You can also follow in the footsteps of Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez, who bring wintry elements like dark-toned makeup and fur to their white looks. But ultimately, you can wear white well after summer without worries, contingency plans, or justification strategies, and these celebrities prove it.

Selena Gomez never was one to play by the fashion rulebook. The "Single Soon" singer served sophistication at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in February 2025, which is the chilly depths of winter (or as chilly as it gets in California). Her white Magda Butrym minidress featured a statement rosette detail at the waist, and she finished the look with Messika bling, a Jimmy Choo bag, and white heels from Santoni to cement the monochrome factor. The white fur coat made the 'fit winter-appropriate even with no color change.

Sabrina Carpenter might be reaching the popularity levels that Britney Spears hit back in the day, so it's only fitting that the pop star pay tribute to her predecessor. At the VMAs after-party in 2024, the "Espresso" singer wore a 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford sheer lace mini that was strikingly similar to the navy number Spears wore to the same event 23 years earlier. Carpenter's version was crisp white, and given the September 11 date of the bash, was officially worn after the Labor Day cutoff. 

We've seen her push fashion boundaries on-screen as the inimitable Emily Cooper, but Lily Collins has her own way of breaking sartorial traditions. For the Calvin Klein show at New York Fashion Week in 2025, the "Emily in Paris" star opted for a sheer co-ord consisting of an ab-baring crop and a midi. Though the sheer sequined fabric leans pearly, this ensemble was definitely white, and definitely worn on September 12, just after Labor Day. But when you look this good, who cares that the 'fit isn't fall-coded?

When you consider the edgy places Kim Kardashian has taken her style, from her faceless Balenciaga Met Gala gown to the chainmail bikini dress she was gifted by Alexander Wang, wearing white after Labor Day is beginner's stuff. The reality star thought nothing of slipping into a high-neck white lace dress for running out and about in New York in October 2025. This look alone is proof that an all-white outfit is the trendiest way to take advantage of summer and beyond.

Rihanna is a vision in white, so we welcome this shade on the Bajan icon no matter what month it is. She didn't disappoint at the Annual Footwear News Achievement Awards in December 2024, even if her shirt dress left her a little cold in the New York City winter. The skintight white dress had a popped collar with a plunging neckline, balanced with a thigh slit that showed off her white gladiator heeled sandals. The "Diamonds" singer also threw in a dramatic train and white nail polish for good measure.

If we're being honest, Zendaya rarely disappoints with her wardrobe. The 2019 GQ Australia Men of the Year Awards were nothing new, since the "Euphoria" actor wore a deconstructed corporate-coded look from Mônot , pairing it with Christian Louboutin footwear. Lo and behold, this is yet another underrated Zendaya outfit you might have missed! Aside from the fact that white is her color, this event was held in Sydney, Australia, where it was springtime. But even if Zendaya had rocked it in fall or winter, anywhere in the world, we'd have zero problems. 

Pamela Anderson's stunning style transformation proves that the icon has gone from "Baywatch" to brilliant, and her appearance at the Chanel show for 2018 Paris Fashion Week solidified it. The "Naked Gun" actor looked like a million dollars in a crisp white tweed blazer, which was worn over a similarly preppy shirt and mini that resulted in an effortlessly classic aesthetic. October or not, Anderson was the epitome of Parisian chic in the summery hue. 

In December 2024, three months after Labor Day, Emily Blunt had a monochromatic white moment at the Red Sea International Film Festival. Held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the event called for culturally appropriate wardrobes, and Blunt understood the assignment in a modest shirt and pants set with mesh detail and bubble sleeves. This might not be one of Emily Blunt's most stunning red carpet dresses, but it is one of our favorite looks on the "Devil Wears Prada" star: stylish, practical, and boundary-pushing in its own way. 

When you think of all the snow that covers the Italian Alps, why wouldn't you wear white to the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics? That was probably Ashley Graham's thought process at the February 2026 games, where she attended the "French Alps 2030" event in a sleeveless white dress by Zuleyha Kuru. Even though the shade is a warm-weather staple, the model gave it a winter makeover by going for knit and feathered fabric, plus a high neck. If anything, we're grateful she didn't make us wait for Memorial Day to get a glimpse of this arresting look.

Hailey Bieber taught us all a valuable lesson at the 2021 LACMA Art+Film Gala. By wearing a white Saint Laurent gown to the November event, she demonstrated how to effortlessly bring summer tones into the cooler months. For one thing, the silhouette of the garment screams winter, with its floor-grazing hem, substantial fabric, and heavy sleeves. But the model really considered the seasons when choosing her makeup — the wine-colored lip was perfection for giving the entire look a moodier vibe.