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In the Victorian and Edwardian periods that preceded the '20s, simple black garments were more likely to be linked with the clothing of servants or people in mourning than to haute couture

It was a societal expectation at the time that if a loved one died, the family members would dress in black for a period of time (the person's exact relationship to the deceased determined just how long)

Light gray pants offer a fresh contrast for networking events and casual evenings, while charcoal or dark gray dress pants create a more subdued, formal appearance

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Altogether, the fabric was kept together by a total of 24 oversized gold safety pins