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Part of an ongoing series of 29Secrets stories, taking a deep dive into the history of legendary beauty products and iconic fashion moments By Christopher Turner Illustration by Michael Hak One of the most pivotal moments in the history of womens fashion was Coco Chanels introduction of the original little black dress in 1926, almost 100 years ago

Funeral Clothes That Are Not Black There are many funerals and memorial services where black clothing is not required

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The beauty of a black summer casual dress lies in its remarkable versatilityeffortlessly bridging the gap between laid-back comfort and understated elegance

Plenty of lightly-colored or patterned dress shirts for more casual business wear