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Pashmina, silk, or faux fur all suit black-tie events

A sexy high side slit opens on the mermaid skirt, which will showcase your beautiful curve on the formal party

But as with most things, there was much more to Victorian mourning than simply wearing black

Stars such as Kate Moss, Lisa Bonnet, and Drew Barrymore made these frocks feel less formal by pairing them with "unpolished" piecesthink: oversized flannels, distressed knitwear, leather jackets, combat boots, canvas sneakers, and messy beauty looks

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