Poplin Collared Dress Oops
Queens of France wore deuil blanc (white mourning), and included in the exhibition are examples of half-mourning wear which was traditionally grey or purple, including two extraordinary and rather flashy evening gowns worn by Queen Alexandra the year following the death of Queen Victoria, made of fine silk tulle densely embroidered with sequins in shades of mauve
Although this fashion trend was once frowned upon by many women, it is now a staple of modest dress
For the creatives, whose wedding was as much about their baby daughter Clark as it was about their union as a couple, practical yet whimsical fashion fit their beautiful and interesting brief for a big day centred around Londons Caf Cecilia (which is, incidentally, owned and run by Simones brother, Max)
The brighter the green shoes, the more a visual impact they will have against a black outfit