Victorian mourning attire

Victorian mourning attire was a strict and elaborate dress code used to show respect and grief after a loved one's death. It typically involved wearing black clothing, often with additional items like veils, gloves, and mourning jewelry made from jet or hair. The depth and duration of mourning stages dictated the style and amount of coverage—ranging from half-mourning (grayscale clothing) to full mourning (all black). Women's mourning dresses were modest, often with high necklines and long sleeves, while men's clothing was also subdued. This attire signaled social standing and respect, emphasizing solemnity and mourning propriety.