Labor Day is almost upon us, and if you follow fashion etiquette you know that it’s time to rid your closet of everything white and start shopping for the new season.

Why? No one is certain about how the fashion faux pas initially materialized (no pun intended), but theories about why it’s not cool to wear white after LD include class distinction and, well…temperature. White reflects light and it’s almost the season to get warm and cozy. Luckily the sartorialists have spoken – gray is the new color for fall.

Ready to spend your three-day weekend switching up your wardrobe and start shopping in a gray area?

Trendy online boutique Yoox has just added new fall arrivals to their site – and there’s no shortage of gray. Check out these fall fashion favorites as you trudge into the new season.

Diesel fabric bag ($138) and Marc by Marc Jacobs tartan dress ($350)
available at Yoox.com

Gray goes great with a splash of plum…

MAC Plum

…and some footwear to boot?

DKNY slouch boot from Shoes.com

Top off your brand new look with a great Grey drink. Here’s one from drinksmixer.com:

Love in a Glass recipe

1 1/2 oz Grey Goose® vodka
1 1/2 oz Chambord® raspberry liqueur
2 dashes Amaretto Di Saronno® liqueur
1 oz sweet and sour mix

Shake ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into two glasses. Enjoy!

Know of any great Labor Day sales? Please do tell…