Matthew Storey, curator at Historic Royal Palaces, previously told The Telegraph : Mourning dress has been part of European royal culture for centuries, but it reached its peak in the 19th century with the influence of Queen Victoria, who set a standard for the rest of society to follow. He added: When her beloved husband died in 1861 she abandoned the colourful clothes of her married life and, with the rest of the royal court, adopted black clothing as an outward sign of grief
The fabric and color matched the decor of the home and I felt really radiant wearing it
A classic grey suit is perfect for not only weddings but essentially every formal occasion you can imagine with exception to those extra formal, black-tie, events where you should probably wear a tuxedo
To narrow in on the best choice for attire, use input from the invitation, location, climate, couple, your own personal style, and what other guests are wearing as a guide
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