[Andy]

Why is white traditionally worn from Memorial Day until Labor Day?

Here is the answer:

An Exposé on the “Rule” of Wearing White Only in the Summer

By Andy Gilchrist It’s that time of year when the “Rules” decree that you can legally wear white. Summer seasonal clothing, especially white, is traditionally worn from Memorial Day until Labor Day (and can be extended slightly beyond those dates in tropical climates). Why White only in the...

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[Vecchio Vespa]

It is fun to follow seemingly nonsensical rules writ long ago. I do not plan to don seersucker or madras or wear white bucks until next week. Of course it makes as much sense as folding the upper right corner of a calling card to call upon someone special or sending cornflowers. No one notices or understands.