Last Day for Seersucker

Labor day is traditionally the last day of the season one can wear seersucker. What exactly is seersucker? Well it is a woven cotton fabric thin and puckered and light weight. The puckers of the fabric keep it off the skin allowing air flow thus making it a cooler fabric for summer. The name seersucker comes from the Persian phrase "shir o shekar" which translates to milk and sugar.

Seersucker came into popularity during the British colonial period in the hotter colonies like India and Africa. In the US it became very popular in the south in the days before air conditioning. Seersucker was a mainstay in gentleman's summer suits. During the 1920's it became a fad to wear seersucker. A seersucker suit is meant to be baggy to accentuate the air flow. The most common color is the traditioal blue and white but seersucker comes in many colors. The fabric is also easily washable and requires no ironing. During World War II it was the fabric selected for the uniforms of the Marine Corps Women's Reserve.
Get out your seersucker and enjoy your Labor Day!