Yes, it will be fine.

It used to be Memorial Day for the white....but it seems like Easter has replaced that. Cream is definitely fine, for sure. I have been wearing my white skinny jeans for a couple of weeks, and would have no problem wearing other white attire if the weather was accommodating. I am generally not a fan of most white shoes (unless they are some amazing Tory Burch design or something) so I would personally hold off on those until later in the season, until my feet were tan lol! But it really does seem after Easter is now the norm for summery clothes in the south. I am in the South, btw! :)

For Daytime no problem with white, in the evening a nude shoe may be better.

I'll try to find a recent Vogue article, after reading it you may never buy anything but nude colored shoes again, unless you are matching your pants. :)

Oooh, and I have a really nice pair of dressy nude flats and a pair of pretty nude dressy sandals. I hadn't thought about those. Thanks!!!

Cream clothing and purse, definitely, now.

White clothing, ok on a warm day (80+), white shoes, wait until middle of May.

Just my perspective from small town Georgia :-)

My DD wanted to wear white jeans to a school revisit last week, and I was totally against it. Then we got there and a ton of girls were in white jeans!

It's that shoulder period where, esp if it is sunny and warm, white looks fine. I say go for whatever you want.

Outdated silly rules. Wear what you like!

rules, schmules! it's been a warm spring- i think everybody is ready for white!

Lynn, how lovely that you will be wearing your late mother's aquamarine jewelry. Since you asked about white flats or sandals, I side with those who are not fans of white footwear, preferring tan. As for your cream slacks and Chanel bag, both would be appropriate. Enjoy!

I've got lots of possibilities laid out on our bed now. Am trying things on and making decisions. The medium blue (not light blue) & white dress is a definite go and looks great with my dressy nude flats.

Was in Atlanta last weekend and white jeans/pants were everywhere. And it was a bit chilly but sunny and everyone looked just fine. Go for it and have fun!

I think here in TN you will see the old rules aren't followed so much. However, I'll warn you - we had an early warm-up and have been cooler. Some of your outfits may be too cool for this weekend. I believe we are supposed to be 80ish again by next Monday but 60ish and one day around 70 until then. Of course I'm 3 hours from Nashville, so they may be a bit warmer.

I another who is picky about "summer" shoes. I rarely like a pair of white shoes, although I usually do have a pair of white sandals of some sort. I'm also not so big on nude shoes (sorry Vogue!), preferring, as someone else mentioned, a darker shade, such as tan, colors or even black. I have at least 3 pair of black sandals. LOL

Bring a mixture. Somehow it feels wrong to wear white if the weather happens to be cooler than expected.

I'm moody, so I always over pack. Except one time when I was visiting colleges with my oldest. The prediction was not hot and muggy! But, it was. All the locals visiting were in summer clothes.

White after Easter until Labor Day

Have you checked the weather? I'm south of Nashville and have worn sandals a few times, but back to jeans, socks and shoes this week. Especially at night. Our forecast Thursday-Sunday is high 67 to 74 (Sunday) with lows in the 50s.

Thank you all so much for your great advice and suggestions!!! With your help I'm now packed, happy . . . and very relieved! Nude flats with the blue and white sundress. My mother's aquamarine jewelry and a nice, fine knit cardigan in matching blue, just in case. Both my cream and black skinny dress slacks with camis, gauzey jackets , nude and black (dressy) flats. Jewelry to go with every outfit, but no extras (another first). Dark skinny jeans and a really pretty top for our one evening at the Wild Horse Saloon, including my boots and big chunky turquoise jewelry. NOT pretend Western (lol) but real, low key New Mexican Western. Plus a one more pretty, daytime outfit for Sunday brunch.

Thank you for the local weather predictions, Tina and Allison. Since this resort is all under a huge clear dome, with climate controlled weather inside, I should be ok, as I'm bringing along my 3/4 length black all weather coat and a couple of sweaters that will go with everything.

I usually over pack whenever we travel, but I've impressed myself with how well I've done today. Thanks to a little help from my friends.

I hope you leave the dome! Nashville is a great city to explore!

Your real New Mexican western is one of my very favorite looks. You're going to rock all of those outfits, I'm quite sure! Hope you have a lovely trip.

I really thought this was an April Fools Day joke until I saw it was more recently posted. In all my life I have never heard of these rules. It all sounds a bit bizarre to me. You can wear cream or nude but not white? Really? Who makes these rules? What is the punishment if you break them? I am stunned!

P.S. If you are getting married can you wear white or that also not allowed?

Please forgive me, but the thought just ran through my head that Dr. Linen will probably pack a suit, 4 pair of black slacks, 2 pair of shoes, and a couple dress and casual shirts. Why is it that we go through such angst? I hate selecting clothes for travel! By the time I get to accessories I just throw in a handful of gold and silver earrings.

And what happened to winter white? When I used to work in Boston I had off-white wool dress pants. We were allowed to wear dress pants, instead of suit/dress, when it got really cold.

I stopped wearing white clothing when I had kids and now have very few white things, even though the kids are teens now!

Lynn, the old rule where no white before memorial day or after labor is 'gone with the wind'(sory, just couldn help it. lol Oldest DD and myself went on a mini vacay for 4 days last week to NOLA, where white 'pants', shoes, and even sundresses were everywhere, even though it felt cool to me. I wore my white jeans with black boots! Next week I'll be taking my 3 dd's to Savannah, and my 3 pairs of white jeans are on standby. I know dd's will be packing their's also, sans boots.

Make sure that you visit Tootsies, The Stage, and Honkey Tonk Central if you love country music! I am a Texas gal, but Nashville is by far my favorite city for music. Keep us posted.

I know you've already packed, and what you have packed is perfect. Just wanted to say that around here in North Alabama we always started wearing white after Easter, no waiting until Memorial Day. Yes, we have some cool weather sometimes and have to bring out the jackets and sweaters again but bring on spring! Silly rules it seems now. Yes, to winter white also! I always thought it was such a great look.

You are going to have so much fun and look beautiful!

Love the clothes you've picked out. They sound perfect! If in doubt just say to yourself, "I'm going to Opryland, not Newport, R.I." :)

I have zero fashion sense so no comments on what to wear when....but I adore aquamarine and would love to see pictures of your jewelry!!! To hear it's family just makes it even more special in my eyes!

Augment, where on earth do you live that you haven't hear of the white rules, lol?

The Gaylord is a nice hotel and your attire will be just perfect, Lynn! We've stayed there several times, for visits to Vanderbilt and the North American Irish dancing championships....it's a big place with some nice shops. I hope you are able to relax and have fun after your recent sadness.

Thank you. Yes, we will be getting out of the resort itself some. A big to-do one evening at the Wild Horse Saloon in downtown (?) Nashville. And, an afternoon tour for spouses of the Grand Ole Opry one day. Am not sure if there are any other tours available, but will check. We're not renting a car this trip, as this is not only a medical conference for DH, but part of it is also a CME event ( Continuing Medical Education courses). All docs have to take so many hours of them every two years to keep their accreditation. So, DH will be busy most days, and I'm not interested in driving around Nashville by myself. But, if I meet up with a few other wives who do want to venture out (and have a car), I might go along. I will take pics, though. This place is seriously amazing and even has a "river" running through it with a tour boat that reminds me of the ones in San Antonio. Am off to clean, as our housesitter arrives early tomorrow morning.

I can't remember from the other thread about Nashville, but if you get a chance to tour the Country Music Hall of Fame, it's well worth it. I'd recommend going to the Studio B tour if you have time too. It's only accessible inside via the CMHF tour add-on. You tour the museum at your own pace. Studio B is the old RCA Victor recording studio, and you are taken there via shuttle to old Music Row with a tour guide who was fabulous.

Lynn, there's a CLE in England once a year and so far I can't talk DH into going. lol

kswl2, the first two letters of my username will give you a clue. ;o)

Got it :-) You've got a relaxed dress code there in addition to all the gorgeous scenery, lucky!

I bet the Wizard lives where you do, augment. :)