Parties can wear white after Labor Day, really.You can do whatever you want, because the staid style rules of fashion fortunately don't apply to party decor.
Anything goes and trends don't apply, when it comes to dressing your party.
White table cloths and seat covers, yes? Party service staff members dressed in all white, no?
This is a color that looks clean and refreshing and can be your primary choice anytime, but the trick is to avoid making your party look to summery - unless that's the look you desire.
Your fabric choices can make or break your party theme. For example, linen, which is a favorite summertime fabric, is a fantastic choice for, well, summer. But, it's a pain in the neck - pressing out the wrinkles and fold lines, and such.
To help you make your white party decisions, here are a few tips for the fall and winter holiday seasons:
Nix top-to-bottom white
Choose appropriate fabrics
Forget linen and thin gauze-types of material. Crisp canvas or poplin, as well as off-white and cream, are your best bets. And if it suits your budget and you can swing it, white cashmere and other luxe fabrics can add not only wonderful texture, but can also give your special event an oomph - adding the look of warmth.
Try "outerwear" fabrics
Think faux leather and fur. Consider quilted-fabrics. They spell elegance and "warmth" when the season dictates cool temperatures.
Accessorize... use white as your accent
Try pearl anything. Adding silver-tone or gold-tone chains to your pearl accessories, decoratively displayed throughout a chandelier or even strategically laced around your party table centerpieces - done right, will look "fashion forward". Very French! Very Coco Chanel!
Say "No" to white tent flooring
Put that thought away... immediately. Opt for cream (if you must). Or, add a neutral, like gray, brown, or black. You don't want any food or beverage spills showing, do you?
More faux, you animale
Be 100% on trend with animal prints. When you want party decor that's fabulous, fierce, and exotic theme styles - choose tiger, zebra, or leopard fabrics. You simply can't go wrong!
For a basic, yet special look
Everyone knows that black and white goes together beautifully. And, it looks chic too. But, when you think of these two colors, paired together, think a little differently. Think spectator! You remember spectator shoes, don't you? Be creative. Bring that look back.
Need more party decor style inspiration?
Take a leisurely stroll through your local rental showroom.
And, here's another one. But, first let me say this. You might be surprised where we, professional planners, get our inspiration from. Do what I do - press your party design imagination to the max! Stop by White House Black Market. This retail store is one of the very best places to find the latest trends in black and white. If there isn't a store in your area, contact them to request a mail-order catalog. Or, better still... check out their online catalog .
We're curious. Do you wear white after Labor Day?
Or, do you think doing so is tacky or wrong?
Image source: Carlo At Your Service Productions
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