(Contemporary sources go back and forth on acceptable lengths of time for wearing mourning black during the Victorian era, but most agree that black was traditionally worn by women for a year.) Black dresses were also typically worn by the working class during the 19th century
In addition to drawing from my own experience as a former fashion editor using clothes steamers on photo sets over the years, I also steamed at least 10 garments with each model
I had made reservations for Valentines Day weeks earlier and arranged for my wifes parents to watch our daughter for the night, but it quickly dawned on me that my wife didnt really have an outfit appropriate for such a fancy dinner out
As much as I love my platforms, I tend to save them for more trendy looks
Want a red carpet worthy dress that Beyonc, Nicole Richie or Rosie Huntington-Whiteley would surely wear
Notes Storing: While the dressing will one okay stored on the counter for a day or two , its best to store it in the refrigerator