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So Queen Alexandra adopted half-mourning for the rest of her life, because she knew that to go into full mourning would really not have been a popular public choice. Over the decades, the impractically long mourning wardrobe traditions went out of style, but Victorias influence is still present in modern royal mourning periods, from the austere colors to the rigid adherence to dress codes

Prom Formal Dress This long formal dress is ideal for a prom

Though it's not as much of a faux pas as wearing white, wearing black is a tough sell when you're supposed to be celebrating during the day

This leather set from Balenciaga is styled with a glossy upper, tonal lace-up fastenings and a small stacked heel for an extra bit of lift

The double-ruffle hem adds extra movement