A southern question re: shoes

[xomanadaxo]

FWIW, this whole thread makes me want to live in the South...just for a little while. The idea of the "no white after Labor day" rule being this important totally fascinates me!

ETA: No judgment/sarcasm here, fyi. I'm just fascinated by the "cultural differences" of northern vs. southern ladies Plus, who doesn't love a good shoe discussion??

[33girl]

Originally Posted by xomanadaxo

FWIW, this whole thread makes me want to live in the South...just for a little while. The idea of the "no white after Labor day" rule being this important totally fascinates me!

ETA: No judgment/sarcasm here, fyi. I'm just fascinated by the "cultural differences" of northern vs. southern ladies Plus, who doesn't love a good shoe discussion??

I'm Northern and I would never wear white shoes after Labor Day. It has nothing to do with north vs. south...it's a basic fashion rule.

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by 33girl

I'm Northern and I would never wear white shoes after Labor Day. It has nothing to do with north vs. south...it's a basic fashion rule.

Thanks, 33! I was wondering if this was still another of my mother vs. northern society problems I have.

And trust me, there are many!

[33girl]

Originally Posted by honeychile

Thanks, 33! I was wondering if this was still another of my mother vs. northern society problems I have.

And trust me, there are many!

If anything, it should be observed MORE in the North, as I think part of the reason is that you don't want your white shoes to get gross in the snow/slush.

[Alumiyum]

Originally Posted by 33girl

If anything, it should be observed MORE in the North, as I think part of the reason is that you don't want your white shoes to get gross in the snow/slush.

That's nothin' compared to Alabama red mud.

[KXEM]

Originally Posted by 33girl

If anything, it should be observed MORE in the North, as I think part of the reason is that you don't want your white shoes to get gross in the snow/slush.

i used to laugh at the "no white after labor day" rule until i moved to the midwest for school and found that when it snows it makes EVERYTHING disgusting, now it makes sense and i follow it simply to keep things from being ruined. i think it must have started in the regions where it snows then just progressed to the rest of the country.

i dont always follow the rules about my shoes not being lighter than my clothes, but i also don't wear true white..i hadnt heard that rule until just now

[SWTXBelle]

Originally Posted by 33girl

I'm Northern and I would never wear white shoes after Labor Day. It has nothing to do with north vs. south...it's a basic fashion rule.

I do think it is more widely observed nowadays in the south - someone should make a poll!