The whiter and finer the fabric, the more desirable it was. Since then, white has taken on many different connotations including luxury, wealth, purity, and rebirth
Bold print, quietly commanding
On chillier days, layer it over tights and add a chunky cardigan, longline coat or vest over it
To enhance the moody, statement-making vibe, Ive added a black harness over the dress, instantly giving it a more structured, rebellious edge
Blouses were worn often tucked in the skirt's waistbands and were pulled out a few inches
We can only suggest to mourners wearing it that they should pin a small veil of black tulle over the eyes and nose, and throw back the heavy crepe as often as possible, for healths sake. (From Polite Life and Etiquette or What is Right and The Social Arts, written by Georgene Corry Benham, 1891) The Victorian Ladys Mourning Bonnet As a woman moved into second mourning, black crepe bonnets replaced veils