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Rule Breaker—Nine Looks That Put Fashion Myths To Stylish Shame

October 5th, 2016 at 2:00am

From a young age, we are taught certain rules. Don’t talk to strangers. Don’t take something that isn’t yours. Don’t go swimming within 30 minutes after you eat. And certainly, whatever you do, don’t wear white after Labor Day. While some of these make sense for civility and life purposes, there are some “rules” that feel more like myths. (Like do you actually know anyone who has drowned simply because they had a sandwich 15 minutes before they jumped in the pool?)

So while you may live the rest of your life according to the books, when it comes to fashion, be a rule breaker. Put those fashion “myths” to the bed by testing your personal style and the status quo. Because, let’s be real, you don’t earn the title of “Fashionista” without breaking a few rules along the way.

In the spirit of breaking rules, check out these nine fashion myths our Style Gurus are debunking with a single OOTD. (Consider them a fashionable mic drop, if you will.)

Myth: Don’t wear more than one pattern. (Photo via @brisaamarr)

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Myth: One inch heels are only for grandmas. (Photo via @shannamerceron)

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Myth: Don’t wear white after Labor Day. (Photo via @kierraxmakayla)

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Myth: You shouldn’t wear sneakers with dresses or skirts. (Photo via @shelbyshowell)

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Myth: Don’t ever let your undergarments show in public. (Photo via @sassofstyle)

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Myth: Socks and heels don’t mix. (Photo via @kaitlyn_perry)

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Myth: Sneakers should only be worn at the gym (Photo via @kmverbeke)

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Myth: You shouldn’t wear your eyeglasses anywhere but your bedroom or the library. (Photo via @sarahdewald)

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Myth: Only suburban dads wear denim on denim (Photo via @hellogabrielle)

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