Memorial Day is only a few days away and for as long as I can remember it meant two things to me as a kid. The pool was officially open for swimming and it was finally OK to wear the white sandals I’d been storing in my closet for months.  Contrary to what you may think, this long-held rule of fashion is still in effect according to the Etiquette Grrls, who’ve written books about such things.

How they answered this frequently asked question:

Q: Can I wear White Shoes / Linen / Sandals / Straw Handbags / Seersucker / Other Warm-Weather Clothing before Memorial Day or after Labor Day?

Nope. Unless you want to look like a Fashion Victim, that is. We’ll make an exception for Brides and Nurses on the White Shoes, and for Monks on the Sandals, but in all other cases, the answer is a firm no.

If part of your celebration of Memorial Day includes wearing a new pair of white sandals, here’s a few you may want to check out:

 Links: Etiquette Grrls |  Zappos  |  Brighton