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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

Since Im wearing all black here, I added a belt to break it up and create definition my waist

S : Bust 34", Hip 34", Length 35", Sleeve Length 9.5", Waist 30"

Thanks to new brands cropping up in the last half-decade, the art of Swiss watchmaking has been given a fashion-led makeover

These styles help create curves and balance out the width of the shoulders, instantly adding a more proportional feel

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