10 Fashion Myths To Stop Believing Now

We don't want to say the rules don't apply to us. But, when it comes to fashion rules, most have been on the books since your grandma was standing in front of her wardrobe, contemplating which dungarees to don. So, maybe it's time to take inventory of our long-held beliefs about over-knee boots at work, sparkle for daywear, and the punishable crime of white after Labor Day.

Great style is about being fearless — so don't let your dread of make-believe fashion missteps keep you shackled to these 10 stodgy style myths. Ahead, we prove that inside every "don't" lurks a major "do."