This year marks the one-hundred-and-forty-second time we've been told not to wear white after Labor Day, and we're seriously tired of it. Who doesn't love a pale pair of J.W. Anderson brogues on a snowy day in December––or a head-to-toe noir ensemble on a dog day of August? Since Labor Day happens to be one of the less sexy holidays (c'mon, a Monday at the beach doesn't really compare to Christmas, does it?) we're taking this weekend as an opportunity to re-examine some late-summer fashion rules. Who says bikinis have to be worn with sandals? Or that holes in T-shirts can't be elegant? From new ways to hit the beach to ideas for turning a basketball into a fashion accessory, we've got your covered this weekend. Then, go back to work on Tuesday and wear as much white as humanly possible.
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1. Challenge the notion that bikinis should only be worn with flip-flops or sandals. Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil's Triangle Bikini is stunning with Opening Ceremony's Slip-on Platform Sneakers in cobalt.
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2. Make comfortable shoes actually look good. Gurkee's Classic Montego Sandal molds to your feet, but isn't short on style. Did we mention it's chlorine-resistant and machine washable?
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3. Stand out, rather than hide, behind your shades. Ahlem's Pigalle Sunglasses are made of hand-sanded Mazzuchelli acetate, for a rare matte texture.
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4. Wear your T-shirt full of holes proudly. Area's OC-EXCLUSIVE HEAVY JERSEY TEE becomes more perforated with each wash.
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5. Turn a sporting event stylish with Fleet Ilya's BASKETBALL CAGE––or at least make heads turn as people admire your accessory game.
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6. Lavish in all-over animal print. Do you even need Labor Day as an excuse? Maslin's
1. Challenge the notion that bikinis should only be worn with flip-flops or sandals. Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil's Triangle Bikini is stunning with Opening Ceremony's Slip-on Platform Sneakers in cobalt.
2. Make comfortable shoes actually look good. Gurkee's Classic Montego Sandal molds to your feet, but isn't short on style. Did we mention it's chlorine-resistant and machine washable?
3. Stand out, rather than hide, behind your shades. Ahlem's Pigalle Sunglasses are made of hand-sanded Mazzuchelli acetate, for a rare matte texture.
4. Wear your T-shirt full of holes proudly. Area's OC-EXCLUSIVE HEAVY JERSEY TEE becomes more perforated with each wash.
5. Turn a sporting event stylish with Fleet Ilya's BASKETBALL CAGE––or at least make heads turn as people admire your accessory game.
6. Lavish in all-over animal print. Do you even need Labor Day as an excuse? Maslin's