Much like Reiss, I, too, want my grief to be understood without my having to constantly explain it. Mourning clothes, in this light, are a welcome respite
Army of the 19th century largely did away with the big hats, wigs, and ornamental elements of the military uniforms of the past century as time wore on, though they retained mostly blue uniforms of thick wool with shiny metal buttons
The only thing you need to incorporate them is to hack your piece to match the space, and I have a whole bunch of ideas to do that
It's everything you could ever want in a dress and more
Embellished Slingbacks Style Notes: On the other hand, a black dress also makes the perfect pairing for more statement accessories, too