When we look back at history, black was associated with mourning and funerals, seen as unlucky or disrespectful, making it an inappropriate color (some say) for such a joyous occasion
And black is so figure friendly, because it can hide the one or other pound too much on the hips -I guess I am talking from experience ;-) Let me show you how I styled this gorgeous silk dress by Lilyilk (this is made out of mulberry silk) 3 different ways for the winter time, or even for the holidays

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Gray and beige are mainstream neutral tones we all love and that go with just about any color
Match it to your tie or shirt for a coordinated look
Once the ramp-up to WW2 began, the need for uniforms easily outpaced the Naval Clothing Factory's ability to produce them