I’ve never really followed the "no white after Labor Day" rule. Sure, white is undeniably a summer color, but for me the connection is more about temperatures than dates on a calendar.  So when the weather got unseasonably warm this week, I grabbed my favorite pair of white pants to head out for lunch. They’re the perfect length (no alterations required) and they have lots of chic details: cuffs, undersized pockets, and double buttons at the waist. To keep things within reason I steered clear of bright colors for the rest of the outfit— summer is officially over after all.

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Pants: Martin Fit Trousers in "White," Banana Republic

Shirt: Silk Pocket Tank in "Black," Banana Republic

Shoes: Novato Platform Sling-backs in "Black," Sam Edelman [were $99, available here]

Bag: Amber Spiral Notebook Clutch in "Croc-Textured Black," Alexander Wang [$625, available here]

Jewelry: Diamond Micro-Pave Band, gift; Assorted Sterling Silver Bangles, from Mexico; "Words are Powerful – Live" Set of Three Expandable Wire Bangles in "Silver," Alex and Ani [was $39, available here];  Paloma Picasso Loving Heart Ring in Sterling Silver, Tiffany & Co. [no longer available, similar style here]