cute pink dress Tulle Long A-Line Prom Dress, Pink Evening Party Magnolia Boutique Summer Floral Sweet Mini Dress

Although fashion magazines and advice books on etiquette emphasised that mourning garments should be a simplified version of the prevailing fashions, many women ignored this advice, and wore mourning that maintained all the elaborate details of high fashion, made up in materials considered suitable. Behind the veil Its this tension between respectful modesty and fabulous fashion that is at the heart of the exhibition and of mourning attire in general

I specifically mention the dark shade of brown as being a great shoe color to compliment your burgundy outfit because of its richness

Not all funerals are the same

The following sketch from a womens magazine published in 1831 shows why Victorian mourning clothes were so important to people of that era

A grosgrain ribbon sash adds a hint of classic femininity, perfectly placed atop the full but lightweight skirt

Back Instead of open-backs or strappy backs, look for dresses that are covered in the back