Around here, we like to break the rules. And whoever said whites were out after Labor Day was seriously disturbed.

Recently, I’ve been thinking about how I could stretch out my summer wardrobe—because nothing makes me happier than a little white summer dress. But as New York’s temperatures slowly decrease, the thought of putting on jeans just well, isn’t a pleasant thought. Instead, I give you, the little white dress (LWD, if you will) and the black boot.

Something about this combo feels so fresh. Here’s to hoping you try it out ASAP—and give that fitted denim a run for its money.

Here, some of my favorite LWDs.

and some of my favorite black boots.