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2. Death Becomes Her: A Century of Mourning Attire - Wikipedia

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   If a widow were to wear a different color, it would be considered an inappropriate gesture. Although widows could gradually relax their dress code, if a widow were to stop dressing in black too early, she would be assumed to be sexually active. After a few years, a widow would be able to costume more muted colors such as grey or lavender.

3. Taʻovala - Wikipedia

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   A just married couple still in their wedding taʻovala Different types of taʻovala worn at funerals. A taʻovala is an article of Tongan dress, a mat wrapped around the waist, worn by men and women, at all formal occasions, much like the tie for men in the Western culture.

4. Formal wear - Wikipedia

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   For women, although fundamental customs for formal ball gowns (and wedding gowns) likewise apply, changes in fashion have been more dynamic. Traditional formal headgear for men is the top hat, and for women picture hats etc. of a range of interpretations. Shoes for men are dress shoes, dress boots or pumps and for women heeled dress pumps.

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6. Mourning - Wikipedia

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   On the funeral day, a memorial mass is held in the church. At the graveyard, the people gather and burn incense around the grave as clergy chant hymns in the Syriac language. The closest female relatives traditionally bewail or lament in a public display of grief as the casket descends.

7. What will the Queen wear to be buried – and what jewels will ...

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   Even though her funeral was a public affair, and televised, little is known about what the Queen will be buried in. One expert believes that this may remain the case, even after Her Majesty is put ...