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Full gathered maxi skirt

If you choose a long dress, look for a soft skirt, ankle-grazing hem, or simple floor length design without a train

"If you're feeling shy about incorporating florals, you can start with tone-on-tone prints and mix them with coordinating solid shades

Dress with floral embroidery V-neckline Voluminous ruffled skirt Waist belt with jewellery rings Backless with tie straps Elasticated waist Inspired by the end of summer, this collection evokes Dress with floral embroidery V-neckline Voluminous ruffled skirt Waist belt with jewellery rings Backless with tie straps Elasticated waist Inspired by the end of summer, this collection evokes a woman between Saint-Tropez and Cassis

Queen Victoria wore black for the rest of her life after her husband, Prince Albert, died, so it's fair to say this unwritten rule was taken pretty seriously