How to Wear White Dresses Now Into Fall (Yes, Even After Labor Day!)

We’ve all heard it before—“Don’t wear white after Labor Day.” But here in the Busbee Style community, we’re unapologetically rewriting the rules… or better yet, tossing them out entirely!

White is timeless. It’s elegant, and effortlessly chic—no matter the season. Some of the most versatile, head-turning pieces in my wardrobe are white dresses that work beautifully well beyond summer.

In this post, I’m sharing 5 WOW-worthy white dresses that will make you feel confident, radiant, and stylish—no matter the month. With a few simple styling tweaks you can easily transition your favorite whites right into fall.

Let’s ditch the outdated fashion “rules” and make white your year-round power color. Are you in?

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Can You Wear White After Labor Day?

Absolutely yes—you can wear white after Labor Day… and you totally should. The old “no white after summer” rule? Outdated and ready to be retired.

White is timeless, elegant, and seasonless. With a few easy styling tweaks, your favorite white pieces—especially dresses—can transition seamlessly into fall.

Instead of boxing up those summery whites, let’s reimagine them for cooler weather with confidence and flair.

Here are 5 gorgeous white dresses that will carry you stylishly into fall and beyond…

white dresses you’ll love

1. The Tobie Dress

This dress is a chef’s kiss! It is super flattering and creates an hourglass shape (no curves required). It also comes in eight stunning colors. I own it in three—yes, it’s that good. When you love something, buy it in multiples!

The lightweight cotton fabric drapes like a dream, while the eyelet texture adds a soft, feminine touch. It’s fully lined too, so no worries about the see-through factor.

Fall Style Tip: To take this into fall, just add a light sweater tied around your shoulders, and swap your summer sandals for tall suede boots. Instant fall chic. 

2. The Saba Dress

This dress is a stunner. I wore it all over Italy last year—and every single time I put it on, I felt amazing. The silhouette is so flattering, and it truly makes you feel like you’re walking the streets of Florence with gelato in hand. The lace overlay with the tulle full skirt is uber feminine and creates gorgeous movement. It’s one of those special dresses that instantly adds sophistication, class, and turns heads in the best way.

Fall Style Tip: To carry it into cooler weather, throw on a denim jacket or a cream colored cropped sweater, and opt for flats, loafers, or even low cut sneakers to balance the feminine vibe with a bit of edge. Contrast can create the most interesting outfits!

3. The Richilieu Dress

Another gorgeous white dress moment—this one is all about the texture and detail. It’s beautifully made with intricate embroidery and delicate eyelet accents that add just the right touch of visual interest without feeling overdone. The fitted bodice with full skirt create a very feminine and flattering shape. If you love a white dress that feels special but still easy, this is one you’ll reach for again and again.

Fall Style Tip: Add a neutral-colored blazer, and a pair of matching western-inspired boots—this trend is everywhere right now. Want to give it a fashion-forward edge? Add a pair of sleek, oval sunglasses.

4. The Madeleine Dress

This dress is so gorgeous, you could literally get married in it. If you want that truly special little white dress (LWD), the Madeleine dress delivers! The lace, the lining, the shape, it’s an absolute stunner.

It’s by Bronx and Banco (same designer as the Saba dress above), a brand known for creating uniquely beautiful, head-turning pieces. I’ve had my eye on this dress for nearly two years… and finally decided it was time to order it. I haven’t worn it out yet, but it’s ready and waiting for that perfect special occasion.

Fall Style Tip: Pair it with neutral-colored closed-toe heels, a waist defining jacket, and a clutch. This way, you feel like you’re dressing for fall, even when the temps still say summer.

5. The Butterfly Dress

This dress is pure romance—with just a hint of sexy. Made from lightweight cotton, it’s breezy, beautiful, and incredibly flattering. The fitted butterfly-style bodice features subtle sexy side cutouts, while the floaty skirt creates stunning movement with every step. It’s one of those rare pieces that makes you feel beautiful the second you slip it on.

There are limited sizes left, so I shared a few places you can shop this gorgeous dress below.

Fall Style Tip: This one’s incredibly easy to transition into fall. Start by switching out your sandals for booties, or even knee-high suede boots in a warm neutral, and pair it with a brown suede handbag. And leave it at that! Simple accessory swaps to add in the cozy warmth of fall outfits, without any layering. Perfect, if you’re sipping your pumpkin spice latte in 85-degree heat.  

break the rules—wear the white!

White after Labor Day? Yes, yes, and YES. These dresses aren’t just summer staples—they’re seasonless style heroes. Whether you’re heading into “fake fall” where temps still scream summer or full-on sweater weather, these white dresses transition with ease. Just reach for the right layers and accessories… that bring the feel of fall without adding the warmth to your outfit, in the not-so-cool (yet) temps.

So go ahead—break the rules. Wear the white. Make the statement. And feel amazing doing it.