While I’m not sure whether or not that’s still a rule that’s even still applicable to today’s wardrobe, the longer answer is: Even if it were a hard-and-fast fashion rule, nobody will care what you’re wearing.  And also: Don’t wear it if you want to bring it home as white and bright as when you brought it.  The red and black sands, as well as the reddish mud and dirt that seems to cover most surfaces on the islands, are bound to stain your nice, bright whites.  If that doesn’t bother you, have at it with your whites the day after Labor Day and beyond. As a general rule, if there is a place on earth that couldn’t care less about fashion faux pas, it’s the Hawaiian Islands.

Sandals with socks, however, are still OUT!

And now, a message about cool things to do in Hawai’i on Labor Day, whatever color you’re wearing:

The 37th Annual Queen Lili’uokalani 2008
World’s Largest Long Distance Canoe Races

Held each year on Oahu during Labor Day Weekend, the fun includes a torchlight parade and dance on Saturday night, and an awards luau on Sunday.

Photo by Flickr–Creative Commons, by midiman

Post from: The Hawaii Traveler